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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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Officials from the Borough of Macungie reviewed a presentation from the Lower Macungie Fire Department about what fire coverage would look like under the nearby company in response to concerns about their current coverage.
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Alburtis residents have faced excess truck traffic and property damage after nearby warehouses were built. A new road extension may alleviate some of the issues.
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Three suspects from two cases have been charged with scamming older Pennsylvanians; one of the victims is from Lehigh County. The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office is offering tips on recognizing and fighting scams.
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The severe storms and flash flooding of July 16 overwhelmed parts of the Slate Belt, Forks and Palmer townships and led seven Northampton County municipalities to declare disasters of their own.
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Bethlehem City Council unanimously approved BPD to join other Lehigh County agencies to combat crime through the use of shared investigative data.
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A judge ruled in favor of warehouse developer CRG Services Management Monday in a case against Lowhill Township, granting 'deemed approval' to a warehouse plan.
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The new makerspace at Slatington Elementary School will help students learn STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) skills. It will primarily be used by an after school program called Schools & Homes In Education, or SHINE.
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A Verizon cellular tower was approved at 6341 Chestnut St. in Upper Milford Township on the property of the Western District Fire Company after a heavily attended public meeting.
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The combination of higher home prices and higher interest rates are making homes unaffordable for many — and putting a damper on the market.
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$798,869 is set for a Turkey Hill Mini Market in Allentown off of I-78, Exit 57 and $727,420 is designated for a charging station at the Wawa off I-78 Exit 49 A-B
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Some residents are concerned about traffic and how tractor trailers could affect their quality of life.
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Some on council are having a hard time justifying giving $1.5M for stadium improvements.
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Leonard Lightner worked for the city since 2008 and was appointed COO in February.
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The median sales price in the area hit $316,000 in June.
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The money will be used to help complete an ongoing project to construct a terminal connector.
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The toys being used during the "Orbeez Challenge" have been altered to resemble real weapons.
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Both DUI arrests and speeding citations were up over last year.
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Law enforcement is Lehigh County's greatest expense.
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The programs are putting a different spin on the traditional summer camp experience.
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The district voted to raise taxes, but some residents could actually end up saving money.
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Undated mail-in ballots were at the center of certification delays.
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The IronPigs have been 'a tremendous resource,' says Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong.