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John J. Moser/LehigValleyNews.comIn his first public performance since the "American Idol" episode with him on it aired, Allentown singer Seth Witcher on Thursday was cagey about his status on the show. -
The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania/Web PortalIn counties such as Lehigh, eviction filings have reached their highest point in years, even as rental vacancy rates have fluctuated. That apparent contradiction — rising vacancy estimates alongside persistent eviction volume — is part of a broader housing dynamic playing out across the region.
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There are free summer meal sites for kids throughout the Lehigh Valley funded through the Summer Food Service Program. -
The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit scheduled for the Lehigh Valley next week has been postponed due to mechanical issues until later this summer. The military themed, rolling interactive museum is designed to educate the public about service and sacrifice of veterans.
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Mayor Matt Tuerk called on the county's president judge to “issue a public and unambiguous policy” banning ICE agents from county courthouses, a move he said would “be a major step in restoring trust in government and faith in its fairness.”
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Lehigh County Board of Commissioners have Ok'd a four-year, $34.6 million contract with PrimeCare Medical to serve inmates in their corrections facilities.
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State Senators were urged to vote to fully fund public transportation in the state budget during a rally on Thursday in Bethlehem.
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The hotline, created by the Lehigh Valley Emergency Response Network, will serve as a tool for residents to report concerns about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity.
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Lehigh University now has six immersive learning experiences, or virtual reality games, aimed at engaging students, residents and visitors.
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Lehigh County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday heard from angry and concerned residents regarding the procedures they believe ICE agents are using at the county courthouse.
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Video surveillance cameras will be installed at Whitehall Township parks and recreation areas in an attempt to deter vandalism.
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North Whitehall Township commissioners voted Monday to approve plans for 20 apartments on three acres along Quarry Street.
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The money will be used to build more than 3 miles of roads as well as pedestrian and cycling paths.
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Impacting the lives of young people is a matter of partnerships, says a CADCA official and community organizer.
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Three children sleep overnight in the family SUV while their parents work the overnight shift at Walmart.
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Gun violence in Pennsylvania has gone up in the pandemic. Pennsylvania State Police data show it’s risen 50% statewide.
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Economist says staffing shortages and supply chain issues are driving up prices.
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Lehigh Valley Health Network plans to visit about a dozen schools with the Pfizer vaccine.
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An appeal by the Wolf administration put a court order to end the mandate on hold.
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The student alleged police roughed him up after a brawl at a high school basketball game in 2020.
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More than half of the $18B coming to the state will go toward fixing roads and bridges.
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Survivors of and advocates against human trafficking gathered in the Bethlehem Rose Garden on Nov. 9, 2021 for a candlelight vigil to raise awareness.
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School districts will establish their own policies in January.
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The governor said he will turn over masking decisions to local school officials on Jan. 17.
