Local Politics

Pa. House approves $28.3 billion GOP budget

A $28.3 billion state budget plan shaped by Republicans who control Pennsylvania's House of Representatives is on its way to the Senate.

NSA whistleblower has ties to Lehigh Valley

Edward Snowden

The Guardian, Glen Greenwald and Laura Poitras

At this moment, Edward Snowden is one of the most controversial figures in the country.

Airport Authority gets flak from county council over possible sale of Braden Airpark

Northampton County Council

If you were looking to paraphrase the message Northampton County Council delivered Thursday night to the authority that manages Braden Airpark, it would go something like this: "Straighten up and fly right!"

Upper Macungie supervisors approve land development requests

The Upper Macungie Township Board of Supervisors approved a half dozen modest land development, parking , lot line waiver requests and redevelopment plans from existing businesses and housing developments during Thursday night’s meeting.

Local politicians, residents weigh in on Verizon controversy

Verizon Wireless

Rich Brooks/CNN

Got a cell phone? The government could have your number.

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Emmaus to save money on energy and insurance costs

Things are getting a little greener in one Lehigh County municipality.

South Whitehall looks to connect Covered Bridge Park to proposed Jordan Creek Greenway

The South Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners awarded a contract to YSM Landscape Associates as a consultant to conduct a master plan and feasibility study for connecting Covered Bridge Park to the proposed Jordan Creek Greenway during Wednesday night’s meeting.

Free shingles vaccines offered to adults 50 and over

The Pennsylvania Department of Health will be offering a free shingles vaccine to anyone age 50 or older and who don't have insurance.

Ex-custodian suing Bethlehem YMCA for alleged defamation

A custodian at the Bethlehem YMCA who was fired last year over a missing wallet on the same day she was given a raise is claiming in court her former employer defamed her.

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