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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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The Allentown Parking authority is eyeing changes to its internal policies and is pushing the city council to update parking ordinances after months of complaints from residents. -
The Emmaus Rotary, a service organization involved in many projects throughout the East Penn area, held their first "night shift" meeting to attract new members and volunteers
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There are plenty of ways to enjoy the natural features of the Lehigh Valley this spring.
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Easton Mayor Sal Panto highlighted the Confluence, an $80 million mixed-use development he's spearheaded, during a campaign event Friday. The project's groundbreaking has been pushed back to Fall 2023.
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A woman pulled alive from the rubble of a Pennsylvania chocolate factory after an explosion that killed seven co-workers says her arm caught fire as flames engulfed the ruined building — and then she fell through the floor into a vat of liquid chocolate.
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A new Jewish Orthodox summer camp by the organization Camp Degel Hatorah is set to take over the previous Camp Jubilee site at 1312 N Brookside Road in Lower Macungie Township after being cleared by township zoners.
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Rodale Institute's board of directors announced Jeff Tkach, 43, of Lower Macungie Township, will serve as the nonprofit's new CEO. He'll take the helm of the Kutztown-based organic farming research and education organization starting April 21.
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Starting April 3, Trans-Bridge passengers will have confirmed bus runs for their travel date and time as the company phases out its first come, first served policy.
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Bethlehem Township Planning Commission reviewed on Monday night a preliminary plan for a proposed 34-room hotel, restaurant, spa, and banquet complex at William Penn Highway and Bethman Road.
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PennDOT is tackling 37 major projects worth more than $700 million in Berks, Carborn, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton and Schuylkill counties this year.
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They're the first known cases identified in Pennsylvania since 1984.
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Cynerio says the flaws could have allowed hackers to control the robots, open locked doors and watch patients.
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The program is open to homeowners with COVID-related hardships and income below 150% the area median.
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Three LVHN hospitals received recognition by the Human Rights Campaign advocacy group.
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It could take more than a year for 'price correction' to occur.
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Students at NCC's Fab Lab make Martin guitars, learn about wiring, electronics, sound design and more.
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Pew research says the Lehigh Valley is a better place to work when it comes to gender-based pay equity for young workers.
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As doors open, officials warn those who walk in without appointments may encounter long waits.
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A $50,000 state grant will be used for those with low income, veterans or people who lost jobs in the pandemic.
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The American Trucker Association estimates a shortage of 80,000 drivers nationwide.
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Two years after the start of the pandemic, they're ready for a full return of visitors.
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Figures released this week show another 4.4 million workers quit their jobs in February.
