U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra paid a visit Wednesday, July 31, to the federally funded Union Community Care Health Center on Lebanon’s largely Hispanic north side.
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Lebanon County Commissioners will discuss changing hotel tax allocation
Lebanon County Commissioners are poised to consider changes to the hotel tax grant program.
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Latest Pa. budget leaves embattled child care industry without much-needed funding to boost staffing
Low wages make it difficult for PA child care providers to hire and retain staff, which can lead to long wait lists and abrupt closures.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of July 29
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Heidelberg Twp. Board of Supervisors hear truck traffic concerns
The Heidelberg Board of Supervisors heard concerns from Heidelberg Ave. resident Phil Hayden about dangerous truck traffic down South Church Street Tuesday.
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Court tells governor’s office to reveal more details about why it hired private law firms
Spotlight PA has been fighting to find out why Pennsylvania’s governor spent $367,538 in public money to hire private law firms.
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Schlegel introduces county government pension bill
State Rep. John Schlegel is sponsoring legislation that would expand the pension plan offerings for Pennsylvania county government employees.
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Inside Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for private school vouchers
Shapiro, believed to be on Kamala Harris’ vice president shortlist, did not express public support for school vouchers until running for governor.
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Legislators tout state grant to redevelop former Bethlehem Steel site in Lebanon
Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Authority has allocated $2.3 million for the redevelopment of a 30,000 square foot building at the former Bethlehem Steel site in Lebanon, according to state Senator Chris Gebhard and state Representative John Schlegel.
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Water privatization is on the rise in Pa.
A panel of experts discussed Pa.’s private water industry, how it’s regulated, and options for when service is subpar.
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PSP commish testifies to congress on assassination attempt security failures
Two local law enforcement officers stationed in the complex of buildings where a gunman opened fire at former President Donald Trump left to go search for the man before the shooting, the head of Pennsylvania State Police said Tuesday, raising questions about whether a key post was left unattended as the shooter climbed onto a roof.
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Why biz groups say tax credits aren’t enough to solve Pa.’s child care crisis
State lawmakers have passed and expanded tax credits aimed at making child care affordable. But business groups say more is needed to address a provider shortage.
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Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pennsylvania toward solar, hydrogen
Thanks to federal dollars, Pennsylvania is passing new energy bills that require bipartisan compromise. Carbon capture, solar investments, and more are on the table.
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Personnel appointments, ordinance tweak at City Council’s July meeting
Lebanon City Council needed fewer than 30 minutes to dispose of a short agenda at its July 22 monthly meeting.
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Work begins Wednesday on Isabel Drive & Route 72 intersection improvements
Work will start Wednesday, July 24, on a new traffic signal and dedicated turn lanes at the intersection of Isabel Drive and Quentin Road/State Route 72.
