One teen protester detained over scuffle with Pennsylvania police chief enters probation program
PHILADELPHIA — The first of five high school protesters detained for days in Pennsylvania after a scuffle with…
Catasauqua Iron Works redevelopment gets federal grant
The only sign of life at the old industrial site along the Lehigh River in Catasauqua was hoofprints…
Gun safety pilot program expands across New York state
New York state has announced a first-in-the-nation pilot program aimed at reducing gun violence is coming to Buffalo…
Flynn, Lake face petition challenges in 22nd Senate District primary
Incumbent state Sen. Marty Flynn and the candidate challenging him in the Democratic primary for his 22nd state…
Two candidates for office in Lehigh Valley face petition challenge
Two candidates for office in the Lehigh Valley are facing challenges to their petition signatures, which if successful…
Advocacy groups, constituents rally in favor of affordable energy
Advocacy organizations Action Together NEPA, Affordable Pennsylvania and Pennsylvanians Together hosted a St. Patrick’s Day green-themed “Rally for…
St. Scholastica submits early-stage plan to develop on Erie land near Old Town
Erie town staff has received an early-stage proposal for St. Scholastica Catholic Church to build on a town-owned…
Cities and counties across Pennsylvania are passing legislation for when ICE comes to town | News
For the last year, Elianis Gautier Peraza has been working to influence city governments across Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley…
YMCA of Reading & Berks County appoints new president and CEO | State
READING, Pa. – YMCA of Reading & Berks County announced on Monday the appointment of Ken Borkey, Jr.…
Column by William M. Cotter: Let the sunshine in: Restore transparency to Pennsylvania government | Columns
National Sunshine Week, March 15-21, is a time to highlight the importance of open, transparent government and to…
William M. Cotter | Let the sunshine in: Restore transparency to Pennsylvania government | Local News
National Sunshine Week, Sunday through March 21, is a time to highlight the importance of open, transparent government…
Friendly Sons mark 120 years in Scranton
One of the region’s oldest and most well-known annual traditions continued Friday night as the Friendly Sons of…