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                Stephanie Sigafoos/LehighValleyNews.comEric Dowdle led Lehigh County’s prosecution against two former Allentown vice officers before state attorneys took over those cases.
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                Courtesy/Dischinat familyNancy Dischinat served as executive director of Workforce Board Lehigh Valley for the past 27 years, helping build an environment of skilled workers that created a sought-out business environment.
 
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                        Cedar Crest College held ribbon-cutting ceremonies at its $2.5 million, all-weather turf softball field on Friday.
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                        The manufacturer of Giant's store-brand waffles has issued a recall due to potential listeria contamination, the supplier announced on Oct. 18. 2024.
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                        The commonwealth’s fourth fall foliage report was released Thursday. Here's the forecast for the coming week in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
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                        A proposal to build 73 apartments at the Fellowship Community senior living community received final approval from the Whitehall Township Planning Commission on Wednesday night.
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                        Infinera, a semiconductor company with a facility in Upper Macungie Township, inked a preliminary deal with the federal government to expand its production locally and in California. The agreement is part of a bipartisan effort to boost domestic production of essential high-tech resources to protect the national supply chain and create high-paying tech jobs.
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                        Liz Cheney, formerly the No. 3 Republican in the U.S. House, served in Congress with U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, the Lehigh Valley Democrat seeking a fourth term in her race against GOP challenger Ryan Mackenzie.
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                        A 68-year-old township man was the victim in a fatal crash Tuesday afternoon, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said.
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                        After a spate of deadly and serious crashes, the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office released updates on investigations, while asking for the public's help.
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                        Allentown Fire Department officials celebrated their staff's dedication and heroism at the 2024 awards ceremony.
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                        The drop box at the Lehigh County Government Center is at the main entrance and is accessible around the clock. The other four locations are inside buildings and available during regular business hours.
 
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                        At very least, the remapping has divided the city of Allentown, leaders say.
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                        Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Leigh Chapman warns the move may have a 'chilling effect' on voters.
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                        State official says physically monitoring drop boxes may be a form of voter intimidation.
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                        The ACLU of Pennsylvania and several voting rights advocacy groups have asked Martin to drop the plan.
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                        The ID will be required to board an airplane in the U.S., enter a military base and enter a federal facility.
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                        It comes as the Lehigh County DA plans to station detectives at mail-in ballot drop boxes.
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                        County Executive Phillips Armstrong wants the upcoming primary to run as smoothly as possible.
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                        Violators face fines up to $2,500 and two years' imprisonment, under Pa.'s election code.
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                        The local nonprofit group was among 7 organizations statewide to receive a share of $89,000 in grants.
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                        The program is open to homeowners with COVID-related hardships and income below 150% the area median.
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                        Items to be claimed include gold, jewelry, stocks and bonds, and military medals.
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                        As doors open, officials warn those who walk in without appointments may encounter long waits.