Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, has vowed to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world.

U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie is asking for federal funds to improve roadways and other transportation in the Lehigh Valley.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing to convert the kilometer-based signage along Interstate 19 to the standard U.S. system of miles, drawing criticism from the Green Valley community.