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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.
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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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The project could have a developer in place as early as March 2024, redevelopment authority director Chris Gulotta said, though he cautioned that’s an “aggressive” goal.
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Community Walk Days bring light to troublesome roads and intersections around the Lehigh Valley.
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While the Lehigh Valley is no stranger to the effects of climate change, the new record is a startling reminder about how how global warming has local impacts.
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Upper Macungie Township supervisors unanimously approved the final plan for three warehouses at the former Air Products and Chemicals Inc. headquarters at 7201 Hamilton Blvd. Residents' chief concerns include noise, traffic and runoff.
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Maria Montero, a member of former Gov. Tom Corbett's administration, declared her candidacy for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District with the FEC this week. She'll aim to unseat Democratic incumbent Susan Wild in the 2024 congressional race.
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South Whitehall commissioners voted to drop the college requirement for new police officers, among other changes to the recruitment process.
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For some, even two-and-a-half centuries later, the Declaration of Independence makes for a fun read and a historic reminder.
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The Schnecksville zoo's annual Independence Day Celebration included patriotic enrichment for the animals, free flags for guests, as well as live music from the Allentown Hobo “Almost” Marching Band.
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North Whitehall supervisors tabled the final plan for Timberidge Luxury Apartments after a lengthy debate about potential curbing and sidewalk installation.
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The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is asking people to consider donating blood over the 4th of July holiday. This time of year, the organization says donations drop off, but the need stays the same.
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Missed any of our election coverage? Here is a convenient way to scan the stories on local and statewide races that affect you today. From the gubernatorial race to the U.S. Senate race to the race for Pa.-7 and more, take a look so you don't miss anything.
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With Election Day nearly upon us, our reporters fanned out across the region to find out where folks stood on issues that have defined American politics. This is what they heard.
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The Pa. Supreme Court has ruled that mail-in ballots that are missing a date or have a date written incorrectly will need to be set aside by county election boards.
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Lehigh Valley voters will help decide some of the nation's most closely-watched contests — Fetterman vs. Oz and Wild vs. Scheller. Here's a look up and down the ballots.
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Abortion is a key reason many people will be casting a ballot in the midterm election. People in Bethlehem talk about why they feel so strongly about the issue.
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A look at the candidates vying for the newly redistricted 22nd District in the state's House of Representatives.
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The very fate of the event – now in its 26th year – gave way to speculative fiction earlier this year. Rumors swirled, as they often do, following media reports and social media posts in September that Lights in the Parkway could end. Not so, says the City of Allentown.
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Lt. Gov. John Fetterman thanked canvassers in Whitehall Township as they worked to turn out voters in the closely contested with Mehmet Oz for U.S. Senate.
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The attorney general will stop at a teamsters' hall.
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Lehigh County's election drop boxes were the focus of a case that could have reverberated throughout the state, and may have had ramifications over how the rest of Pennsylvania handles election drop boxes. This is a deeper look at what happened in the courtroom during that hearing.
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The 77-year-old motorist received two citations and will not face serious criminal charges in the death of teacher's aide Angela Yowakim, the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office said.
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"Called to Serve" is a book featuring hometown heroes from the Lehigh Valley recognizing their sacrifices for the communities they served.