Pennsylvania

A new report found harmful levels of bacteria in Pennsylvania’s waterways. But as WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports, the Lehigh Valley’s rivers and streams are among those with lower levels.

The Pennsylvania state budget includes more funding for mental health services, including suicide lifelines and behavioral health centers. WDIY’s James Zipprodt has more.

Pennsylvania has avoided a severe nursing shortage predicted by experts and media outlets two years ago. WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports it’s largely thanks to the state’s colleges.

State officials were in the area this week to highlight necessary investments in childcare. WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports.

PPL will spend the next three years investing in more reliable service for its customers. WDIY’s James Zipprodt has more.

Pennsylvania’s legislature has passed a budget more than four months late. WDIY’s James Zipprodt has the details.

A Bethlehem company will receive state support to expand its operations. WDIY’s James Zipprodt has more.

Melody Bradford talks with State Senator Nick Miller about taking on the role at a young age and helping to guide the Lehigh Valley and state to positive changes.

Melody Bradford talks with State Senator Nick Miller about taking on the role at a young age and helping to guide the Lehigh Valley and state to positive changes.

An anti-transgender bill is making its way through the state legislature, but officials don’t see it moving very far. WDIY’s James Zipprodt has more on local and statewide reactions.