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Jefferson Health has 32 hospitals and 65,000 employees — numbers that were bolstered last year by the acquisition of Lehigh Valley Health Network.

As CVS Pharmacy in Easton's South Side sets to close this April, Valley Health Partners is stepping up to provide prescription medication to the neighborhood by mid-summer.

Northampton County Council approved a new agreement Thursday with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees which gives raises to the union's members working at Gracedale nursing home.

Americus Nights will be on the lowest level of the Americus Hotel at Sixth and Hamilton streets. It will hold a grand opening at 8 p.m. March 14 with DJ Jon Gosselin, formerly a star of the reality TLC TV show, "Jon and Kate Plus 8."

Easton will soon play host to the second Hologram Zoo in the country, which will offer 3D hologram showcases of animals and dinosaurs in the wild.

On Wednesday, HARB, the recommending body to City Council that weighs proposed changes to the exterior of buildings in Historic Bethlehem, said it wanted to see revised plans for the former 555 Main St. five-and-dime at its next meeting on April 2.

New South Whitehall Township Chief of Police Frank J.C. Lombardo, a former captain with the South Brunswick, New Jersey, Township Police Department, possesses decades of experience in law enforcement.

The board’s unanimous vote brought an end to Monday's meeting just before it entered its fourth hour.

Concerns over an inadequate number of parking spaces have stalled approval of a townhomes and single-unit homes development project at Rural Road in Whitehall Township.

Sealed bids of at least $500,000 must be submitted to the city's purchasing office by 2 p.m. March 28.

The program is open to homeowners with COVID-related hardships and income below 150% the area median.

Three LVHN hospitals received recognition by the Human Rights Campaign advocacy group.

It could take more than a year for 'price correction' to occur.

Students at NCC's Fab Lab make Martin guitars, learn about wiring, electronics, sound design and more.

Pew research says the Lehigh Valley is a better place to work when it comes to gender-based pay equity for young workers.

As doors open, officials warn those who walk in without appointments may encounter long waits.

A $50,000 state grant will be used for those with low income, veterans or people who lost jobs in the pandemic.

The American Trucker Association estimates a shortage of 80,000 drivers nationwide.

Two years after the start of the pandemic, they're ready for a full return of visitors.

Figures released this week show another 4.4 million workers quit their jobs in February.

The funds must be spent by 2026.

The company has gained jobs as its IntelliSwab COVID rapid test kits have entered the market.