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                Donna S. Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comThe Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has filed an emergency motion in Lehigh County Court requesting that a judge unseal documents in at least 22 criminal cases tied to an interstate drug ring. Among the defendants is Lehigh County Commissioner Zach Cole-Borghi.
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                Keith Srakocic/AP PhotoAhead of Election Day, Political Pulse host Tom Shortell and political scientist Chris Borick break down what to expect, including the races to keep an eye on.
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                        In a map released Thursday, nearly the entire state of Pennsylvania was designated as “abnormally dry” by the U.S. Drought Monitor. The status is a precursor to drought and is likely to worsen over the next couple of weeks.
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                        Upper Macungie Township is asking for community feedback during its review of the township's zoning ordinance and SALDO.
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                        The mobile stroke unit at Lehigh Valley Health Network is expanding its reach with a new partnership. The specialized ambulance will now assist first responders in part of Berks County with neurological emergencies.
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                        The Emmaus Arts Commission's Paint-A-Hydrant program has now given a new artistic life to nearly 80 hydrants throughout the Borough of Emmaus
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                        The program started with 60 students in 2019, but the numbers have fallen off in the wake of the pandemic.
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                        Nearly three dozen residents attended the May 25 meeting to hear about current grant-funded plans to redo sidewalks in sinking and poor conditions on Lockridge Lane, East Second Street and Roberts Street. The grant-funded project will make the sidewalks ADA compliant.
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                        The school board will develop and vote on a new dress and grooming policy next for the 2023-24 school year.
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                        Gavin Holihan, the Democratic and Republican nominee for Lehigh County district attorney, said he hopes to find resources to assist underserved families so at-risk kids today don't become victims or defendants a decade from now.
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                        South Whitehall Commissioner Brad Osborne is launching a new radio show called Good Morning Lehigh Valley on May 30.
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                        After nearly 40 years serving the Lower Milford Township community, the volunteer fire company is auctioning off its small but trusted fire truck.
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                        The Allentown Police Department is hoping to expand a program that could reduce some interactions with law enforcement and help connect people with social services.
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                        Pennsylvania saw another spike in COVID-19 numbers Monday with more than 9,000 new cases reported over the weekend.
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                        On Aug. 26, Lehigh County revealed its $505 million budget proposal for 2022. Executive Phil Armstrong’s budget proposal calls for no property tax increase for residents next year.
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                        More than half of all renters in the region are considered “cost-burdened” according to data from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission.
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                        At Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC), fewer students are signing up for classes this semester, even when compared to fall 2020.
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                        The rapid fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban surprised a lot of Americans.
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                        A “Code Orange” air quality alert is now in effect across the Lehigh Valley.
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                         Gerlach denies any wrongdoing after being charged with child endangerment in Lehigh CountyAllentown City Councilwoman Ce-Ce Gerlach denies any wrongdoing after being charged with child endangerment in Lehigh County and says she has not committed any crimes. Gerlach denies any wrongdoing after being charged with child endangerment in Lehigh CountyAllentown City Councilwoman Ce-Ce Gerlach denies any wrongdoing after being charged with child endangerment in Lehigh County and says she has not committed any crimes.
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                        Black fly spraying starts June 30 along the Lehigh and Delaware rivers.
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                        In districts across the Lehigh Valley, teachers are using the next two months to help kids catch up on learning lost to the pandemic.
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                        The issues of diversity, equity and inclusion are an essential part of the conversation around race in the Lehigh Valley and across the state. Gov. Tom Wolf tapped the head of Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley to join his commission on African American Affairs.
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                        Tiny homes are all the rage among the boho set, but in Allentown, some community members want to build them as temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
