No, this would be a part of your record. See link below:
http://www.hirenetwork.org/pdfs/050542_pa_rap.pdf
Also see this thread, and follow Aaron's link to read more on Pennsylvania expungement.
Your best option would be to hire an attorney and hope you can get ARD (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition). See first link for information.
I can't answer as to whether or not you would still need to go to court. My guess would be that you would not have to if you pay the ticket. You need to read the information that was sent to you and perhaps that will give you a definite answer.

