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Tom Shortell/LehighValleyNews.comThe emergence of the gig economy has altered the American workforce and created questions about what benefits and protections independent contractors should have under federal law. U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley, discussed that during the roundtable. -
Brian Myszkowski/LehighValleyNews.comMembers of Adult Skills Quest, tutors, students, politicians and more came together at the Pomfret Club in Easton Thursday to celebrate the educational achievements of adults seeking continued education.
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Lehigh Valley International Airport Executive Director Thomas R. Stoudt said Tuesday he is not opposed to additional hotels being built at the airport. A Courtyard by Marriott is slated to open there late in 2025. -
One hookah lounge owner said he bought a metal detector and is doing all he can to ensure customers are safe, but he wants help from police.
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Take a look at stories that ran throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.
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'After-hours' establishments could face huge fines — and potential closure — for violating nuisance-abatement ordinances, under a resolution introduced by the city council. Council was critical of the Tuerk administration's response to violence.
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WLVR's Megan Frank talks with Julian Abraham and Jay Bradley.
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The Parkland School Board renewed a sports medicine and school health needs agreement with St. Luke's after state Sen. Jarrett Coleman urged them not to. He suggested the health network should find better ways to spend the money.
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Pennsylvania's Democratic-controlled House of Representatives approved a measure that would raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2026 in a close vote Tuesday. It has an uncertain future in the Republican-controlled Senate.
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Senator Bob Casey visited the chemical and gas company Air Products at its headquarters. Company engineers took him for a drive in a new hydrogen-powered Toyota.
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Officials with St. Luke's University Health Network on Tuesday said the children's hospital designation is the culmination of a coordinated effort within the system to reorganize pediatric care.
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Following the release of a blog post alleging racism in the Lehigh Valley Health Network residency program by a graduate, LVHN has released a statement saying it has launched an investigation.
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Buttigieg said the project is a part of a bigger vision of how to modernize and upgrade airports.
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The 55-apartment complex is intended for residents who earn below the area's median income.
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Wells Fargo is said to have contributed to politicians who oppose abortion rights.
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There's room for everybody, one business owner says.
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Classroom space, laboratories and a visitor center will be part of the state-of-the-art facility.
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As region's young professional population grows, so does the call for more robust late-night entertainment.
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The school runs four- and six-week certification courses for CNAs and home health aides.
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Airport officials weren't surprised by the volume for summer travel.
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She treats each of the people she cares for as if they were her own parent.
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Some residents are concerned about traffic and how tractor trailers could affect their quality of life.
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Some on council are having a hard time justifying giving $1.5M for stadium improvements.
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Leonard Lightner worked for the city since 2008 and was appointed COO in February.
