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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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Upper Macungie Township is asking for community feedback during its review of the township's zoning ordinance and SALDO. -
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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Lower Milford Fire Company is auctioning its 1983 Pierce attack/mini-pumper.
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The Lehigh Valley lawmaker says Pennsylvania should withdraw any investments tied to Russian assets.
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Trout season opens across Pennsylvania on Saturday, April 2.
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The two-year global health crisis has had a huge impact on young people's mental health.
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Community Action Lehigh Valley has another $25 million to distribute and plans to ask the state for $15 million more.
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Fire companies are also looking for ways to get more people to volunteer.
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16 ‘Structurally deficient’ bridges need more than normal repairs or renovations, Lehigh County saysLehigh County has its own bridge maintenance department but PennDOT performs routine inspections of locally-owned bridges.
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For now, only a small number of Lehigh Valley properties are being spurred by AI, says a local expert.
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The county put a freeze on its work-release program over a year ago, but that could be changing.
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The good news is that the number of bridges that are classified in poor condition has been going down, an expert says.
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Sen. Lisa Boscola condemns the changes, calls process 'back-room assault on the Lehigh Valley."
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Inflation has squeezed renters, too, and some landlords are taking advantage, a housing advocate says.
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The ACLU filed suit in federal court on behalf of five voters who did not date their ballots.
