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Distributed by Spirit Christmas/Getty Images/iStockphotoSpirit Halloween is trading its iconic orange and ghoulish mascot for St. Nick and Christmas cheer. Near the end of October and beginning November, some existing Spirit Halloween stores will shift to Spirit Christmas stores, including one in the Lehigh Valley. -
Distributed/PPL Electric Utilities/FacebookAs electric prices rise twice as fast as inflation, PPL requests its first rate increase in a decadePPL Electric Utilities this week filed its first distribution base rate request in a decade, seeking approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for an 8.6% increase in annual revenue — about $356 million.
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Mayor Sal Panto Jr. says it's unfortunately part of a larger trend that is changing how small businesses operate in neighborhoods. He said the city intends to create a task force to address it. -
The Palmer Township supervisors rejected a proposal for a 185,000-square-foot manufacturing center near a housing development in the northern end of the township.
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The company says the issue has been resolved, but it's still asking people to pay the full amount on their bills — even if they were charged in error.
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The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's comprehensive planning committee gave preliminary approval for a warehouse development in Upper Saucon Township and a recycling plant in Plainfield Township.
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The chief economist for Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Bank told a Bethlehem crowd the Federal Reserve Board is unlikely to stick a soft landing as it battles inflation.
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Backlogs and bottlenecks have dragged out wait times for a $350 million Pennsylvania mortgage relief program, leaving homeowners stuck in a high-stakes game of telephone.
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Cupcakes with Egyptian cinnamon are just one confection customers might try as Mia & Maddie bakery moves forward with plans to open a shop in Easton.
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Lehigh Valley Health Network establishes a new partnership with a clinic offering resources to those with Down syndrome. The partnership is expected to add more variety to the care the patients receive.
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The commonwealth's unemployment rate has dipped below four percent for the first time since recording of the rate started.
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The city's first major running festival since Runner's World's in 2019 will include a 5K, 10K and half-marathon.
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The team is asking for $1.5 million for stadium upgrades - one of several American Rescue Plan requests.
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Mug refills at designated Musikfest tents are $10 for domestics and $11 for craft beers, but some merchants go their own way.
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The new location will not include gas pumps or inside shopping.
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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.
