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Lehigh Valley Public Media at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, will hold a debate between Mark Pinsley and Bradley Merkl-Gump, Democratic candidates for the 16th District state Senate seat. The debate will be at Lehigh Valley Public Media in Bethlehem and on PBS39's YouTube channel. -
LehighValleyNews.comPA-7 Democratic debate goes negative over Brooks Facebook posts criticizing Obama and defending gunsFormer Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure became the first candidate to attack one of his Democratic rivals, criticizing Bob Brooks for old social media posts that drew national headlines this week.
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A new report recommended Allentown create a housing trust fund and explore legislation that would cap rent hikes. Housing in the city is unaffordable to the average city resident, it found. -
“We’ve had about 13 customer calls for no water since Monday, with six of them coming in this morning,” Susan Sampson, LCA communications manager, said Thursday.
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According to a release, John C. Miles, of Palmerton, Carbon County, has been charged in the incident that took place Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.
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The USA Luge Challenge is coming back to Blue Mountain Resort on Jan. 25-26. The competition previously scouted out talent at Blue Mountain and is looking to do so again, while also encouraging public participation in the sport.
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Bird flu has arrived in the Lehigh Valley, contributing to the deaths of about 5,000 migrating snow geese at sites Lehigh and Northampton counties.
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Federal prosecutors dismissed criminal charges alleging Tighe Scott assaulted police outside the U.S. Capitol Building. The decision stems from President Donald Trump's executive order pardoning more than 1,000 people convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and all ongoing dismissing ongoing prosecutions.
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The Lehigh Valley housing shortage crisis will be examined by an engagement series called the Lehigh Valley Housing Supply and Availability Strategy. The first of the three-stage process will be held Feb. 5 at DeSales University.
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Letters of application for renewals of existing wastewater treatment plants and related discharges at Lehigh Township Municipal Authority-Pennsville and Lehigh Carbon Community College were approved by the LVPC Environment Committee on Tuesday morning.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering the eastern hellbender for protections under the federal Endangered Species Act. Find out why habitat loss and the pet trade are contributing to population declines.
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A new bridge in Lower Saucon Township allows pedestrians to navigate from Hellertown to Quakertown uninterrupted. A grand opening ceremony was held Saturday.
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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.
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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.
