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Government

PennDOT Secretary Discusses Lifting Gas Tax Cap to Fund Road and Bridge Projects

Secretary Barry Schoch spent Wednesday meeting with reporters at PennDOT’s District 11 headquarters in Collier Township to outline Gov. Tom Corbett’s plan to uncap the state’s oil company franchise tax.

Government, The Neighborhood Files

Bitter Temperatures Linger in Pine-Richland, Around Pittsburgh as More Snow Arrives

The blast of cold air that has engulfed Western Pennsylvania in recent days is expected to bring snow showers.

Government, The Neighborhood Files

Bundle Up! Forecasters Call for Bitter Cold's Return in Pine-Richland, Western PA

So much for the warm weekend. Temperatures are expected to drop by Tuesday, and snow is likely to show up today and Tuesday.

Sports, Elections

Will You Watch the Steelers Game or Vice Presidential Debate?

Will you tune into the Pittsburgh Steelers game or vice presidential debate Thursday night? Vote in our poll or tell us in the comments section!

Elections

PennDOT Streamlines Voter ID Process

To get the state-issued Voter ID card, an individual need only give his or her name, date of birth, Social Security number and address. The Voter ID will be given at the PennDOT licensing center the same day.

Elections

Allegheny County Offering Free Voter ID

Allegheny County is offering free Photo ID cards for any residents who need one to vote.

Elections

Supreme Court Sends Voter ID Law Back to Lower Court for Further Review

The state Supreme Court is pushing the Voter ID law back to Commonwealth Court for further review.

Elections

Judge Upholds Pennsylvania's Voter ID Law

Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson on Wednesday morning released his decision that parties challenging the Voter ID law were not able to prove it will cause 'immediate and irreparable harm' to the electorate.

Government

Travelers, Take Note: I-79 Exit Name Changes for Heidelberg/Kirwan Heights

Kirwan Heights fire chief blasts the decision, saying it could cause confusion during emergency calls.

Government

Dates Changed for Assessment Postponements

Property owners are permitted to postpone their hearings only once and will have the new appeals heard on Saturdays in late July or early August.

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