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Distributed/PPL Electric Utilities/FacebookEXPLAINER: PPL plans $8 billion in grid upgrades, says electric demand could triple over next decadePPL Electric said it expects electric demand on its system could triple over the next decade. That growth is being driven largely by expansion of advanced manufacturing, new data centers and other large industrial electricity users. -
George Walker IV/AP PhotoThirteen of the Lehigh Valley's seats in the General Assembly look like they'll have a contested November election. State Senate races in Lehigh and Northampton counties will have contested primaries, as well.
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South Whitehall commissioners granted preliminary/final approval to plans for the new Parkland School District operations center at their meeting Wednesday. -
Michael J. Marko, who was killed in a torpedo bombing of his ship 79 years ago today, is among World War II veterans whose stories are being kept alive by the nonprofit national storytellers.
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A proposed new roller coaster at Dorney Park cleared the final hurdle from South Whitehall Township.
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Hasshan Batts, executive director of Promise Neighborhoods of Lehigh Valley, has been named a Fulbright Specialist. He will travel abroad to share his expertise with other countries in areas of violence prevention and health care.
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Politics reporter Tom Shortell sat down with WLVR's Brad Klein to discuss the upcoming May 16th primary election, including a few standout races.
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FD Market, the eco-friendly refillery and houseware store, will be closing their original Emmaus location at the end of the month to better meet their customers where they are in Saucon Valley.
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Upper Macungie’s Planning Commission will vote on whether to recommend approval for the final land development plan at their meeting in May.
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Swarms of non-biting midge flies last week were spotted in Bethlehem. LehighValleyNews.com spoke with Marten Edwards, chair of Muhlenberg College's biology department, to find out more about the insects.
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For the first time, the Lehigh River was included on American Rivers' list of most endangered rivers in the country. Environmentalists point to a proliferation of warehouses and distribution centers for putting the river at risk.
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Like the rest of the country, Pennsylvania has a litter problem. While state and local officials work to mitigate the issue, residents are rolling up their sleeves and doing the work themselves.
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There's been close to 300 cases reported so far this year.
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There's room for everybody, one business owner says.
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Ice, mist and fruit- or fish-infused 'ice cakes' are being used to cool down inhabitants.
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Airport officials weren't surprised by the volume for summer travel.
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Cindy Adams Dunn, secretary of the DCNR, dropped a big hint on where they'll be located.
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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.
