Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro after arson visits Bethlehem firefighters
Less than a week after a destructive arson at the Pennsylvania governor’s residence that threatened Gov. Josh Shapiro…
Lower Merion welcomes new school superintendent
LOWER MERION — Lower Merion School District officials welcomed its newest superintendent during his first school board meeting…
Reading introduces 2026 budget with first property tax hike in 4 years
Reading’s proposed $284 million budget for 2026 would include a property tax increase, the city’s first in four…
Reading to hold Dumpster Day household cleanout event
Reading residents will have a chance to dispose of unwanted bulky items on Oct. 18 during the city’s…
Lehigh Valley pizzeria celebrates new ownership
Ernesto Rangel is no stranger to the restaurant business. During a summer trip to Allentown in the 1990s,…
Giant pumpkin takes center stage at Erie fire station
A huge pumpkin sits outside a fire station here in Erie. Each year, one of the firefighters grows…
Budget impasse forcing strain on school districts
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It has now been 109 days since Pennsylvania’s budget was due, and the impasse…
Newspaper from 1962 recounts shooting involving Erie City Council president
(WJET/WFXP) – An anecdotal story meant to sympathize with grieving citizens has spiraled into a bit of controversy…
Local historic sites announce ‘Lower Merion 250th Consortium’
The Lower Merion 250th Consortium has been announced, consisting of the Harriton House, the Lower Merion Conservancy, and…
Reading City Council awards contracts for ice-skating rink
Plans for a seasonal outdoor ice-skating rink in Reading are moving forward. City Council recently approved two contracts…
Reading City Council calls for increase in Pennsylvania’s minimum wage
City Council is calling on the state Legislature to increase Pennsylvania’s minimum wage. Council recently unanimously adopted a…
Candidates compete for 3 Reading City Council district seats
Reading voters will get a chance to select candidates to serve in several City Council positions in the…