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John J. Moser/LehighValleyNews.comThe group showed why it has had that staying power: Its hits — in a sprawling 26-song, 2½-hour show, the band offered 14 gold and platinum hits — still resonate. -
Jason Addy/LehighValleyNews.comThe first-term senator laid out his opposition to data centers and answered some of the “almost 100 questions” he said he received during a virtual town hall Wednesday night.
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Lehigh County introduced new wide-ranging non-discrimination legislation for housing, education, health care and public accommodations establishing new protected classes not included in state law such as sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, age, weight, citizenship status and marital status. Legislators appeared supportive but indicated there would be likely amendments before passage -
Dorney Park will build a sidewalk along Hamilton Boulevard from Haines Mill Road westward to the park entrance. South Whitehall commissioners also voted to pursue a grant that would fund a safety audit of the corridor to see what other improvements could be added.
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Candidates have different takes on whether taxes should raised to support capital improvements, expanding kindergarten classes and teacher retention.
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It's National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The state Health Department is encouraging parents to get their children tested and educating adults on how to minimize exposure.
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Lehigh County introduced a new agreement with the state Transportation Department to get released inmates official state IDs to reduce hardship when reentering society. The county is set to review the legislation for approval at the board's Nov. 8 meeting.
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Six candidates are running for four four-year seats in Emmaus Borough Council. Candidates noted fiscal responsibility and managing the plan to fix PFAS contamination in the water as priorities.
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Two Republican incumbents, Jacob Roth and Diane Kelly, are teaming up to campaign with township Public Safety Commission member Chris Peischl. Only one Democrat is on the ballot: former commissioner Thomas Johns.
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The commonwealth’s fifth fall foliage report was released Thursday. Here's the forecast for the coming week in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection held two hearings regarding permit applications for two of the proposed warehouses in Lowhill Township.
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The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners passed the 2024 budget unanimously with no tax increase. Some debate remained over the passage of an amendment to raise the legal fees funds for the controller's office.
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The Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute will conduct up to 20 clinical trials at a time.
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Both Lehigh and Northampton counties are considering changing the color of secrecy envelopes.
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Both candidates attended the count in person.
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The money will create nearly 450 new affordable housing units.
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Financial aid can come from federal, state and private sources.
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The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to halt a federal appeals court ruling that the votes be counted.
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Browne, of Allentown, says he is proud of his work on the state Senate Appropriations Committee.
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A state court recently ordered the ballots to be tallied. Still other justices disagree on the matter.
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The rise in rental prices is exceeding the rise in the rate of inflation, according to an expert.
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Lehigh County was expected to certify primary election results on June 1 but will now wait.
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None of the results of Lehigh County's November election have yet to be certified.
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The Pa. Department of State has offered some guidance, officials say.
