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Ryan Gaylor/LehighValleyNews.comThe Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides vouchers to low-income seniors and others. Last year in Lehigh and Northampton counties, only 24,063 vouchers out of 52,462 distributed to seniors and WIC recipients were redeemed, according to program figures. That's just over a 45% redemption rate. -
Image Capture: July 2024/@ 2025 GoogleLocated between Main and Front streets, the one-story, 15,000-square-foot building on about 1.5 acres is planned to become the new home of St. Luke’s University Health Network’s Saucon Valley Family Practice.
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PPL Electric Utilities, which has been under fire for a recent billing error that impacted thousands, said more than 100,000 customers are paying more for their electricity than they need to. -
The Lehigh Valley is a desirable place to live. But as more move to the region, the volume of affordable housing is shrinking. A quality-of-life survey shows it's a major concern of those who live here.
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The cafe's union is among the nation's first to negotiate with the chain, on account of upcoming renovations.
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The Allentown City Planning Commission on Tuesday approved plans for the construction of the Archer Music Hall on Hamilton Street.
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Bethlehem residents living near the proposed apartments shared concerns about the project with the city's development commission
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In a pinch for that special someone? Easton Public Market is open Tuesday with vendors offering traditional items like flowers and chocolate — even fresh food to cook your sweetie a romantic dinner.
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While supermarket inflation is still high, there are savings to be found on Super Bowl snacks. Prices for chicken wings and guacamole have fallen sharply since last year's big game.
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While the majority of Super Bowl snacks, plastic and paper items have seen increases in price, there are some exceptions due to the slowly recovering supply chain issues.
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Nigerian immigrant, Doris Ezomo has tapped into her pension to help others. She started a nursing school.
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A Northampton County Judge on Wednesday denied the request of Lower Saucon Township residents for a stay of a meeting on Feb. 27 relative to the proposed expansion of the Bethlehem Landfill.
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Downtown Easton will continue to welcome its fans with outdoor markets and yummy treats.
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Advocates say a disparity in pay leaves families without the care they need.
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Lehigh County had one of the largest percent jump in liquor sales in the state since the start of the pandemic.
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Police say the "smash and grab" theft could be part of a bigger national trend.
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The combination of supply constraints and the winter season is pushing energy prices up.
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Most utilities will be raising electricity prices in December, according to the Pa. Public Utility Commission.
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The money will be used to build more than 3 miles of roads as well as pedestrian and cycling paths.
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Wolf again urged the Legislature to raise Pa.'s minimum wage to $12 an hour.
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The Biden administration official hailed Northampton County's $15M in coronavirus-relief grants to small businesses.
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A political action committee with ties to the Bethlehem Landfill is spending heavily in an effort to elect a Republican team of candidates.
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Gov. Tom Wolf said Oct. 21, 2021, that employers who receive state loans, grants or tax breaks will be required to pay workers at least $13.50/hour and to provide paid sick leave.
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Staffing shortages and hiring incentives already were in play. Then the pandemic hit.
