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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Bethlehem Township Supervisors move forward with Madison Farms development

The Bethlehem Township Board of Commissioners approved two resolutions Monday night surrounding the Madison Farms Subdivision and Land Development.

Pa. Senate GOP seeking consensus on liquor bill

Pa. liquor store in Kutztown

Republican state senators are still unsure whether they'll vote for legislation that one of their members is writing to liberalize the sale of wine, beer and hard liquor in Pennsylvania.

Woman injures boyfriend with plastic makeup case, police say

A woman injured her boyfriend by flinging a plastic makeup kit at him during an argument and hitting him in the face, officials said.

Lineup announced for 23rd annual bandshell concert series

The Berks Arts Council's 2013 Bandshell Concert Series will bring to Reading diverse musical styles that bridge numerous cultures, organizers announced Monday.

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