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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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Former Gov. Tom Corbett and two former federal judges said that petitions for recounts and other litigation could cause some Pennsylvania counties to miss the deadline to certify results of the November election. -
St. Luke's University Health Network is teaching parents where to look for drug paraphernalia and other dangerous substances in their teen's room. It's all part of their Drug Abuse and Recovery week.
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September is National Preparedness Month, an annual campaign by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to raise awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness for homes, businesses and neighborhoods.
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Representatives from the Department of Homeland Security and local nonprofit Bloom shared ways to recognize human trafficking during a town hall Thursday in Pen Argyl.
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Lehigh County's projected loss next year is fueled by bigger spending on insurance and the Office of Children and Youth Services, along with reduced revenues from the county jail.
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It might feel early, but some local farms are gearing up to begin their fall festivities. Most pumpkin patches, corn mazes and hay rides open to the public this month. Find out when.
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The Allentown Fair is back, with all the community’s beloved traditions, including the Allentown Fair Queen Contest and Coronation. Here are the finalists, and what we know about them.
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There's often a spike in respiratory viruses and other illnesses as children head back into the classroom. A local infectious disease specialist is urging parents to take preventive measures despite vaccine fatigue.
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An eight-year-old girl dealing with a congenital heart condition cut the ribbon at Lehigh Valley Zoo to announce the American Heart Association of Greater Lehigh Valley and Berks County annual Heart Walk in September.
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The health of the Lehigh Valley is improving, but there is room to grow according to health experts. They are sharing where residents need to do better and how to get there.
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The legislation would place fewer restrictions on where amusement parks can serve drinks on their property.
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Meeko is on a mission to save the planet from single-use plastic.
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His appointment to the $80,000-a-year job comes less than 2 weeks after leaving office.
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It's best to plan ahead make an appointment to get a vaccine booster.
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The impact of the virus on nursing home staff is 'significant.'
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To help ease the strain of surging COVID cases, officials are considering letting some inmates go home on work release.
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The Democratic candidate for Lehigh County judge will appeal the decision 'immediately.'
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Many of the ceremonies will be restricted and streamed online because of the surge in COVID-19 cases.
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More than 5,000 Pennsylvanians died from overdoses last year.
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Wintertime and the post-holiday doldrums can contribute to the condition.
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Skyrocketing COVID-19 case counts and beefed-up demand for testing prompted the extra hours.
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Mark Pinsley says it would reduce food waste and provide job training for the incarcerated.
