LVPC's Strategic Plans And Cooperative Growth

The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's executive director joins a podcast to provide an overview of the agency.

Nazareth-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Figures

The Northampton County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Nazareth-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: New Update

The Northampton County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Nazareth-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In September: Feds

The Northampton County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Nazareth-Area Unemployment Rate Steady In August: Feds

The Northampton County unemployment rate stayed the same during the late summer.

Rental Arrears On Rise In Northampton County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Northampton County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Nazareth-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In July: Feds

The Northampton County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.

Nazareth-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Northampton County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Nazareth residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Northampton County

Many in the Nazareth area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

Unemployment Rate Improves In Nazareth Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Northampton County is lower than the Pennsylvania average.

Northampton County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Nazareth area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Unemployment Decreases In Nazareth Area: Feds

Northampton County's unemployment rate is lower than the Pennsylvania average.

Broadband Speed In Nazareth Area: See New Data

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Federal Taxes In Northampton County: How Do Yours Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Northampton County neighbors.

Pope Visit 2015: Patch's Complete Guide

Have a question about anything that has to do with the Pope visit to Philadelphia and New York? Here's your spot.

Pa. Bill Would Punish Those Who Leave Their Pets In Hot Cars

A new bill in Harrisburg would wield fines of up to $300 toward pet owners who leave their dogs and cats in hot cars.

Kane Will Offer Public Response To Charges On Wednesday

The embattled Pennsylvania attorney general turned herself in on Saturday.

Gov. Wolf's Prison Speech: Educate, Don't Incarcerate

The Pennsylvania governor advocated for increased spending on education as a way to prevent incarceration.

Petition Circulates Asking PA State Senator To Resign From Office For Blocking Marijuana Bill

Some constituents want Rep. Matt Baker to step down after preventing a vote on a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Marijuana Bill Faces Roadblock in House

The head of the health committee in the PA House has vowed not to allow a bill legalizing medical marijuana to come to a vote.

Boscola Aims to Amend Laws Against Betting Pools

Under current state law, Super Bowl and March Madness betting pools are illegal.

Boscola Re-Introduces Bill for Snow, Ice Removal from Trucks

Under State Senator Boscola’s proposed legislation, fines would be issued for not clearing snow off of trucks before driving.

Pennsylvania AG Won't Defend Controversial Gun Law

This is the second time that Kathleen Kane has declined to represent the commonwealth in a legal challenge.

Pennsylvania Governor's Race Results: Voters Take to the Polls

Democrat Tom Wolf is challenging Republican incumbent Tom Corbett in the election for Pennsylvania Governor.

Nazareth Voter Guide

Your guide to the polls on Tuesday.

Nazareth May Raise Parking Meter Fees . . . To One Quarter For An Hour

Councilman Brian Regn plans to propose the increase in Monday's meeting.

Mark Aurand Supporters Host Election Night Party

Mark Aurand and his supporters will be celebrating their hard work and watching results come in at a supporter's home on Georgetown Road.

Pro-Choice Group Protests Washingtonville Woman's Prison Sentence

NARAL handed state senate a petition protesting the 18-month sentence for Jennifer Whalen, who gave her daughter abortion-inducing pills.

How Do You Feel About Medical Marijuana?

A bill that would allow the use of cannabis for medical purposes was passed Wednesday by the Pennsylvania State Senate. By Alison Smith.

PA's Roads Ranked 41st in the Nation: Improvement Will Be A Bumpy Ride

The Reason Foundation, a libertarian think tank, ranked PA's roads 41st out of 50 states, due to narrow roadways and deficient bridges.

September To Be Designated "Emergency Preparedness Month"

The state senate has approved a bill designating September 2014 as “Emergency Preparedness Month” in Pennsylvania.

Poll Finds Wolf Has Commanding Lead Over Corbett

With eight weeks to Election Day, Tom Wolf is leading Gov. Tom Corbett, 59 to 35 percent, a Quinnipiac University poll found.

Paintings as Protest: Bethlehem Artist Depicts Birds That Might Soon Lose Their Home

Gwendolyn Evans, a local artist, plans to give the Township Commissioners 162 paintings of birds threatened by development proposal.

POLL: Does Western Pennsylvania Get Enough Respect?

Let us know in our poll.

Lehigh Valley Will Get $600K in Marcellus Shale Impact Fees

Under Act 13, impact fees are imposed on drilling companies that are extracting natural gas in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale regions.

Jersey Beaches Poised to Become Smoke-Free

Having already passed the General Assembly, the bill now needs just one vote in the full Senate before being sent to Gov. Chris Christie's desk.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

Hobby Lobby Challenges Obamacare on Contraceptives

Hobby Lobby asserts that Obamacare violates religious freedoms with contraceptive provisions.

Is Your Dog Licensed?

March is “Dog License Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.