Pennsylvania lawmakers are wrestling with funding solutions for the state’s aging transportation infrastructure while grappling with declining gas tax revenues and rising maintenance costs.
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Heidelberg Township supervisors discuss Mountain Trail Motel variance
Tuesday, the Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors heard concerns from residents about the Mountain Trail Motel, which was recently granted a variance by the Zoning Hearing Board to allow for residential housing.
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Family’s decade-long struggle reveals gaps in state’s psychiatric care
A Spotlight PA investigation found Pennsylvania politicians and local officials broke promises to replace institutionalized care with community options — despite knowing the devastating consequences.
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Train enthusiasts keep Pennsylvania’s rich railroad heritage on track
Trains played a huge role in Pennsylvania’s development, and local museums and volunteer groups statewide help to preserve that history.
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Bethel Twp. officials updated on traffic plan for two hazardous intersections
Bell & Evans officials discuss multiple projects with Bethel Township Planning Commission members at a commission meeting earlier this week.
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Construction continues in Fredericksburg at Fireman’s Park ahead of Hinkelfest
The new facility at Fireman’s Park continues to take shape in advance of Hinkelfest this September.
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Palmyra Borough Council approves road closures for holiday parade
Several roads in the borough will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 for the parade’s assembly and route.
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North Lebanon Township approves Sheetz land development plan
At its Monday meeting, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the land development plan for the 6,139-square-foot Sheetz planned for the intersection of State Route 72 and Long Lane.
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Jackson Twp. upholds warehouse rejection in agreement with residents
Supervisors heard from 10 residents who said they didn’t want the proposed warehouses at 50 S. Ramona Road and ultimately upheld their previous application rejection.
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Lebanon County’s dairy industry is doing well, local producers say
Lebanon County’s dairy industry is doing well, say producers at Lebanon Area Fair.
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PennDOT project to address flooding on Lingle Ave. estimated for 2028 season
A $5.8 million PennDOT project to address flooding on Lingle Avenue has been delayed until 2028 due to project complexities and historic preservation concerns.
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PA National Guard medical unit conducts mass casualty training at the Gap
Fort Indiantown Gap hosts mass casualty training exercise for Allentown-based Pennsylvania National Guard medical company.
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Constitutional amendment on the table in Harrisburg would abolish property taxes
State Senator Chris Gebhard is pushing for a constitutional amendment abolishing school property taxes in Pennsylvania.
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Bethel Township supervisors approve projects for ag-based producers
Actions concerning several Bethel Township-based agricultural operations were taken at the July 17 supervisors meeting.
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Lebanon County 250th planners update commissioners on 2026 celebration
Plans for the 250th celebration of the nation’s birth are gaining momentum in Lebanon County.
