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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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Bethlehem Parking Authority officials on Thursday announced they were awarded the 2023 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for the authority's Park Green Program. -
Three candidates will appear on the ballot for the Upper Macungie Township Supervisor Race in the May primary. One seat will be vacant this fall.
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The incentive is worth up to $150. Lehigh County commissioners applauded the move, but warned that it won't single-handedly create more volunteer firefighters.
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The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's Environmental Committee on Wednesday heard a presentation about two climate action plans that must be completed over the next two years to meet the funding's requirements.
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Proposed housing development Strawberry Acres may need a redesign after North Whitehall planners gave an unfavorable recommendation for a waiver.
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Community leaders gathered to walk around — literally — and brainstorm ways to make things safer for those who don't drive. The effort will last into the fall and involves several communities in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
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Mayors in Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton are coming together to fight against worsening climate change and strengthen sustainability across the region. Two of the three cities have their own climate action plans.
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The first new building on Muhlenberg’s campus in more than a decade, the Fahy Commons for Public Engagement and Innovation, 2400 W. Chew St., opened in January. The 20,000-square-foot, three-floor building cost $13.2 million and is one of the first buildings in the world expected to achieve a rigorous sustainability certification for buildings that give more than they take.
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All guests ages 15 years old and younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old “in order to be admitted to, or remain in, the park” after 4 p.m. until close.
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Behavioral health services are moving from the current Allentown VA clinic. Veterans will soon receive mental health treatment at a new office.
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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.
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Staff shortages have become more severe.
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Harrington took the 1st-place prize of $720,000 in the 3rd Senior Open played in the Lehigh Valley.
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States that place restrictions on abortions will prompt women to travel for the procedure, health workers say.
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General Manager Kurt Landes says stadium renovation costs have risen from $6M to $9.5M.
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The idea is to get young swimmers, under heavy supervision, to get used to the water.
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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.
