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Matt Slocum/AP PhotoThe U.S. Mint has ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and in recognition of the growing irrelevance of the 1-cent coin. The last pennies were struck Wednesday at the mint in Philadelphia, where the country’s smallest denomination coins have been produced since 1793. -
Donna S. Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comSpecifics for the plan are still under wraps as Upper Macungie Township is processing the application. The proposal would develop the data center at the former Air Products headquarters on Hamilton Boulevard.
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The former Whitehall Township Police Department station has been vacant for three years and costing the township money as it seeks a buyer. -
Al Granger bought an abandoned Lehigh Valley farm in the 1980s and turned it into a luxurious inn and spa. He was known for his vision and innovation — and for being ultra-tough on those he employed.
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The hearing later this month in Bethlehem is the first step in the 5-year license renewal for Wind Creek Bethlehem. The initial public hearing by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board had been set for June 26 but had to be postponed because of severe storms and power outages.
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Owowcow Creamery announced it secured two brag-worthy titles: third-best ice cream shop in the U.S. and first place on the East Coast. The creamery has two locations in the Lehigh Valley.
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About 120 workers at the distribution center in Palmer Township are represented by the United Auto Workers union. Leaders say the proposed deal increases wages 33% over the next five years.
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Teamsters Local 773 approved a new contract that awarded employees raises, more sick days and better contributions toward their health care costs, said union President Dennis Hower.
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Allentown City Council agreed to raise parking fines next month if the parking authority's board agreed to those initiatives.
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Easton City Council approved a resolution that would allow the city to take the historic Hooper House by eminent domain, but officials would prefer not to fall back on that option, hoping discussions with owner Rock Church may be successful.
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The “Easton Commerce Park" proposal for a 1,006,880-square-foot warehouse at the old Pfizer Pigments property off Wood Avenue drew concerns from members of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission.
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In the midst of scorching temperatures, Tandoor Grill owner Raj Muddu is giving out free water bottles to help cool off Easton community members.
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The money will be used to help complete an ongoing project to construct a terminal connector.
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To avoid the hold, either walk inside to put the exact amount of your purchase on your card, or pay cash.
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An environmental law expert says the EPA retains substantial authority to regulate emissions.
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If passenger train expansion can happen in western Pennsylvania, can it also happen here?
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The IronPigs have been 'a tremendous resource,' says Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong.
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General Manager Kurt Landes says stadium renovation costs have risen from $6M to $9.5M.
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Legislators are looking for ways to ease the situation.
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Public comment on a plan to invest more than $170M is open through month's end.
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Several businesses will gather to celebrate the beginning of summer.
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At over $6 per gallon in Pa., some companies can't afford to put fuel in their trucks.
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The owner of five restaurants in and around the Lehigh Valley was fined more than $15,000.
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His speech Tuesday at the AFL-CIO convention in Philadelphia was an attempt to reset the debate on the economy.
