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Molly Bilinski/LehighValleyNews.comThe Walking Purchase, a 1737 land grab perpetrated by William Penn's sons, shaped the Lehigh Valley as residents know it today. But, the land wasn’t actually purchased, as the name might suggest — it was swindled from the Lenni-Lenape. -
David Zalubowski/APE-bike and scooter crashes are climbing in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Police and public officials warn of rising deaths and confusion over Pennsylvania laws.
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Recent incidents of violence prompted several people to speak out on safety concerns at the Allentown City Council meeting on Wednesday night. They emphasized the need for action and community involvement. -
The tripledemic rages on, but there are ways to lower your risk of infection. A health care administrator talks about what the industry and the public learned from the pandemic about preventing illness.
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A spokesman for the center said the conservative attacks made them concerned about the safety of kids and parents.
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South Whitehall commissioners unanimously appointed Capt. Stephen Brown and Lt. Eric Dotter at their meeting Wednesday.
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The City of Allentown appointed both a new director of parks and recreation and director of finance during Wednesday's city council meeting
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Allentown City Council formally thanked and recognized the emergency workers involved in the trench collapse rescue on January 11
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Allentown police say Dieruff High School was locked down after they received information that a student brought the gun inside the school Wednesday.
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DeSales University Homeland Security majors received first-hand knowledge of the challenges and requirements of the job at the third annual DeSales University Center for Homeland Security Conference on Wednesday.
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The witnesses spoke about the operations of recovery houses and the proximity to the elementary school.
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Chris Herren will speak to students during the school day then host a free presentation for families at 6:30 p.m. Thursday
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Upper Macungie’s Planning Commission will vote on whether to recommend approval for the final land development plan at their meeting in May.
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Swarms of non-biting midge flies last week were spotted in Bethlehem. LehighValleyNews.com spoke with Marten Edwards, chair of Muhlenberg College's biology department, to find out more about the insects.
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For the first time, the Lehigh River was included on American Rivers' list of most endangered rivers in the country. Environmentalists point to a proliferation of warehouses and distribution centers for putting the river at risk.
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Like the rest of the country, Pennsylvania has a litter problem. While state and local officials work to mitigate the issue, residents are rolling up their sleeves and doing the work themselves.
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Find the answers to all your questions about Pennsylvania's closed primaries, mail-in ballots and voter registration.
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Chris Yarnell is working to help Veterans.
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The warning is expected to last until 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Titan, a 12-year-old raccoon, was euthanized at the Lehigh Valley Zoo several months after he was diagnosed with a bladder tumor. A favorite to patrons, he will be sorely missed, officials said.
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The Lehigh Valley has seen a large amount of developments in recent years, and the trend is set to follow, with projected population growth and the need to manage it, area business leaders were told Thursday.
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The swarms are common around bodies of water, making Bethlehem neighborhoods near the Lehigh River more susceptible. While a nuisance, they pose no threat to residents.
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State transportation officials on Wednesday held an online public forum to answer questions from residents about their 12-Year Program, a planning and funding tool for state-owned road and bridge projects.
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Lehigh County Board of Commissioners propose new legislation that would provide property tax relief for volunteer firefighters.
