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Distributed/Bensing Funeral Home/PA Office of the State Fire CommissionerCommonwealth flags will fly at half-staff in Northampton County through Nov. 29 to honor fallen Northampton Fire Department Captain and retired State Police Trooper Michael Booke, who died this month. -
Donna S. Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comNorthampton County leaders warn of looming tax hike as council votes down higher reserve requirementNorthampton County Council voted down a measure Thursday that would have doubled the amount of money officials are to keep in the county's emergency reserves. Both council members and the incoming county executive warned that a tax increase could be coming.
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Voters are casting ballots in several races at the county and local levels in Tuesday's general election. School board seats and statewide judicial posts also are up for grabs. Check out our rundown and last-minute checklist to get up to speed. -
As Democrat Brian Panella and Republican Nancy Aaroe wage a rematch of their primary race for Northampton Co. Court of Common Pleas judge, both candidates say they are the more experienced one.
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Lehigh County introduced new wide-ranging non-discrimination legislation for housing, education, health care and public accommodations establishing new protected classes not included in state law such as sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, age, weight, citizenship status and marital status. Legislators appeared supportive but indicated there would be likely amendments before passage
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Lehigh County introduced a new agreement with the state Transportation Department to get released inmates official state IDs to reduce hardship when reentering society. The county is set to review the legislation for approval at the board's Nov. 8 meeting.
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The officials announced a statewide drought watch this July. Here are the latest updates for Lehigh, Northampton and more.
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More than a half-hour of passionate pleas didn't slow down Lehigh County commissioners as they signed off on Heather Reed's promotion to lead the Child and Youth Services department, which is mired in controversy.
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The monthly report from the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors shows home sales down 32 percent in September from September 2022. Low inventory and higher mortgage rates are to blame, officials say.
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Three ballot questions before Northampton County voters in November would place new caps on how many consecutive terms most county officials can serve.
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Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong proposed his $520 million spending plan in August, and commissioners appear ready to approve it without major changes.
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An incorrect set of instructions was included with mail-in and absentee ballots mailed to Lehigh County voters on Oct. 9. The error with the first ballot mailing has been corrected for subsequent mailings.
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Harrington took the 1st-place prize of $720,000 in the 3rd Senior Open played in the Lehigh Valley.
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The cyclists were on their way between the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., and New York City.
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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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Restaurant and bar owners are worried they'll lose customers.
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Financial aid can come from federal, state and private sources.
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The rise in rental prices is exceeding the rise in the rate of inflation, according to an expert.
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Catasauqua Police are investigating the incident.
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One hallway features a giant 'Lite Bright.'
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Air quality in the Lehigh Valley got a 'C' grade for in 2021, up from a 'D' the year before.
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The winning Bangor team will go on to compete in a statewide competition next month.
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ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown is getting a new emergency operations hub. The facility will provide more space for training firefighters from across the…
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After a 2-year break, the Red Cross is asking for volunteers and fire fighters to step up and help.
