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Distributed/PPL Electric Utilities/FacebookEXPLAINER: PPL plans $8 billion in grid upgrades, says electric demand could triple over next decadePPL Electric said it expects electric demand on its system could triple over the next decade. That growth is being driven largely by expansion of advanced manufacturing, new data centers and other large industrial electricity users.
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Stephanie Sigafoos/LehighValleyNews.comGas prices are rising across the country as global tensions push oil markets higher and lawmakers raise concerns about possible price gouging.
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Tuesday, Aug. 6, is opening day for the Lehigh Valley's first Raising Cane's, in Lower Macungie Township. It's the 11th Raising Cane's to come to the Keystone State, but not without celebration. A soft opening was held Monday.
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In an effort to get a read on what the community really needs, Easton officials are asking the public to take the Blueprint Communities survey.
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After over 90 years of business on Lehigh Street in Allentown, The Brass Rail will soon open doors in another part of the city. This time, it'll be at another location familiar to loyal customers: the Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market.
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A new complaint form is available online for Pennsylvanians — or those traveling through the Commonwealth — encountering issues with airline travel, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Wednesday.
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The IronPigs are joing forces with Peeps for a special promotion, creating IronPeeps merchandise including caps, jerseys and more.
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In a hearing in Bethlehem Wednesday, officials responsible for oversight of Wind Creek said they didn't know of any reason the casino shouldn't be allowed to operate for another five years. Casino officials also share plans for capital spending, including new restaurants and a site plan in progress for the former Bethlehem Steel works.
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The Lehigh Valley will soon get its first Raising Cane's. The Louisiana-based fast food restaurant offers chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, Texas Toast and its signature "Cane's Sauce."
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Lehigh Valley International Airport officials cut the ribbon Thursday on a new restaurant. Two more new eateries will open there later this year.
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A release from PPL said scams are up 250% over 2023. Customers are urged to report scams to 1-800-342-5775.
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Easton City Council approved a new Project Stabilization Agreement with the Greater Lehigh Valley Building and Construction Trades Council that could lead to more local union workers scoring high-cost government projects.
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The the Pa. Chamber of Business and Industry is putting out its own bracket called “Coolest Thing Made in PA.”
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The daughter of the current owner, who has worked there for more than 20 years, reflects on seeing her community grow up.
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Ethia and Garry Dulorie purchased the almost 4,000-square-foot building at 3001 W, Emaus Ave. for an expansion of The Lehigh School Academy of Early Education.
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The township's board of comissioners quickly moved to pass their permits on Monday.
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Dozens of employers will be offering all kinds of opportunities.
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The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board unanimously approved the demolition of existing buildings at 949-959 Hamilton St. in the Downtown West section of the city, where a five-story hotel, bar and restaurant are planned.
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Josh Shapiro will be the first sitting governor to attend the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp.'s annual meeting.
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Warehouse developers CRG Services Management LLC and Core5 Industrial Partners are taking legal action against Lowhill Township.
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The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says black market sales of scarce bourbons — including Pappy Van Winkle 23-year-old — is a big problem and a booming business. 'We have people waiting for the delivery trucks in our parking lots,' a spokesman says.
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Despite record revenues locally and across the country for golf, local municipal courses are facing heightened supply costs.
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Take a look at stories throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact or that you might want to look at again.
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Sen. Bob Casey toured Infinera's Upper Macungie Township packaging facility while urging for CHIPS Act investment in Pennsylvania.