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Jessica Hill/AP PhotoThe early LIHEAP crisis numbers already represent a notable share of last winter’s total in the Lehigh Valley, according to data provided by the Department of Human Services. -
NWS/Mount HollyAn extreme cold warning, combined with a wind advisory also in effect, could mean wind chills as low as 20 degrees below zero for the region this weekend.
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The district will consider the addition of a new assistant superintendent role focused on special education programming. -
In the spirit of Shakespeare, Saturday's celebration will feature entertainment for all ages, including musical performances by the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, alpaca and ponies, and a student-led Latin band.
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A regionwide wastewater plan and a hazard mitigation plan both advanced with staff review approvals by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission on Thursday night.
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The Lehigh Valley Greenways Mini Grant Program awarded grants to 12 organizations and municipalities this year.
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A new study released by the nonprofit group TRIP found that about a third of the Lehigh Valley's local roads are in poor condition. About 26% of Pennsylvania's local roads earned the same rating.
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Christopher Fitzgerald was a former Lehigh County corrections officer and is the son of former Allentown Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald. He was the first Temple University officer killed in the line of duty.
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School directors unanimously approved the $78.9 million budget at their Monday meeting.
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Air, environment, health: Environmental advocates decry cuts to federal electric vehicle tax creditsThe federal tax and spending bill, dubbed by President Donald Trump as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” includes eliminating electric vehicle tax credits after this year. Advocates called on senators to put them back.
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In addition to the Kline’s Island Sewer System, or KISS, regional wastewater plan, committee members advanced the Lehigh Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan to the full commission.
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If later approved by state lawmakers, the minimum wage in Bethlehem in particular would jump to $11 and would be increased incrementally each year thereafter as part of State House Bill 1150, officials said Tuesday.
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Lehigh County will certify both the 2021 general and the 2022 primary elections on Wednesday.
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Hundreds turned out. 'We're all part of a global kaleidoscope,' said a participant.
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The cyclists were on their way between the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., and New York City.
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The Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute will conduct up to 20 clinical trials at a time.
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Both Lehigh and Northampton counties are considering changing the color of secrecy envelopes.
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Both candidates attended the count in person.
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The money will create nearly 450 new affordable housing units.
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Financial aid can come from federal, state and private sources.
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The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to halt a federal appeals court ruling that the votes be counted.
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Browne, of Allentown, says he is proud of his work on the state Senate Appropriations Committee.
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A state court recently ordered the ballots to be tallied. Still other justices disagree on the matter.
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The rise in rental prices is exceeding the rise in the rate of inflation, according to an expert.
