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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. -
Brian Myszkowski/LehighValleyNews.comGarlic Fest is back, and this year promises more of everyone's favorite Allium in a wealth of savory and sweet dishes, drinks, and more, including a special preview night on Friday.
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A historic Easton property that once housed a church, a dry cleaner and a noted artist is up for lease. The three-floor mixed-use building would be a perfect place for new business, the owner says. -
The annual observance remembers the Lehigh Valley's victims of workplace accidents, including nine who died this year.
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Take a look at stories 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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Emmaus has Let's Play Books, a shop that is now expanding to a second location. The new store, called The End: a bookstore, opens in Allentown on Saturday for Independent Bookstore Day.
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This year's Energy and Environment Summit, led by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, was held Friday morning at The Club at Twin Lakes.
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Mad Dogs Hot Dogs in Macungie is no longer closing after owners announced a buyer of the restaurant.
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All candidates said they opposed the warehouses, but questions arose surrounding the cost of the ongoing litigation with the developers and potential conflicts of interest.
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The Lehigh Valley Women's Summit is returning this year on June 8 at the Wind Creek Event Center, with over 600 women business leaders expected to attend.
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The Bethlehem Township zoning board voted 4-0, opposing the applicants' zoning appeal. Reasons cited included the lack of public benefit and resident concerns issued at previous hearings.
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In an effort to close the news gap, the Harrisburg NPR member affiliate welcomes the gift from the Steinman family, owners of Lancaster County's main news operation.
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Experts have no idea when prices will begin to even out.
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Soltech Solutions, a Bethlehem start-up, helps 'bring nature indoors.'
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One hallway features a giant 'Lite Bright.'
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The concern with the growth in the warehouse industry is the strain on local infrastructure, especially roads.
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The average hourly wage for direct support professionals is under $15.
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Construction should begin next year, with a planned opening of mid-2024.
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Companies are offering bonuses and advertising $25- to $30-an-hour jobs on highway billboards.
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The clubs also plan to expand their Wi-Fi with the help of their donor.
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The bridge could cost the city up to $80 million.
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Observers are expecting legal challenges to Pa.'s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
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Smoking weed in public or bringing cannabis across state lines remains illegal in Pennsylvania.
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They're the first known cases identified in Pennsylvania since 1984.
