Legislature
State Rep. Metcalfe sits on Toad Creek bill, boasts of blocking Democrats
Topton land swap: Why the legislation is needed
‘Citizen’s risk assessment’ of Mariner East Pipeline project moves forward
Is it safe? Debris trucked in to fill Lehigh Valley quarries the focus of Senate hearing
New law provides help for state and local police
State
Witnesses await church sex abuse report with hope for change
Mental illness, opioids becomes ‘more deadly’ combination in area
No deaths, but near-fatalities appear in Washington, County CYS statistics
Number of bookmobiles declines regionally, across nation
State calls for release of federal funds to help with health-care enrollments
Business
Employment data shows Berks, and southeast Pennsylvania neighbors flourishing
Pioneer Tunnel starts new mine tour to show safety inspections
How much it costs to sell a house
Camping service delivers wilderness excursions for all
Eductaion
After victim’s warning, HASD urged to stop bullying
Medical college tries to fill need for behavioral health professionals
Editorial: State funding formula needs to apply to all money
Natural Gas
How gas well impact fees pay off for Delco
Local
Attention on immigration shines spotlight on asylum
Social movement workshop focuses on immigration
Why focus on Lancaster County’s youngest kids could break cycle of poverty
City Council resolution would encourage Lancaster shops, shoppers to forgo plastic bags
Westmoreland County’s sole bookmobile makes last rounds
Plan is aimed at stopping Bradenville mine subsidence
Stars and Stripes BMX Nationals return to Pottstown
Nay Aug Gorge still beautifully treacherous
COLTS natural gas station delayed
Rice Township supervisors upset with lack of progress at Ice Ponds project
Luzerne County administration seeks more cameras, lighting for security
Christmas in July project critical to address region’s hunger
Bethlehem among United States’ 15 ‘most underrated’ cities, magazine says
What is conversion therapy, and why is Bethlehem banning it?
Babies born addicted to opiates find help in Indiana County
National
Children as young as 1 appear in court, awaiting reunion with family