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    Week in review: Jan. 14-20, 2024

    LehighValleyNews.com | By Mariella Miller
    Published January 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM EST
    Midway Manor Snow 2
    Stephanie Sigafoos
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    LehighValleyNews.com
    Snow in the Midway Manor neighborhood in Allentown.

    BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Welcome back to our Week in Review. We have chosen several stories, in no particular order, to take you back on the week. Enjoy, and thank you so much for reading.

    1. For the Lehigh Valley, a one-two punch of snow and frigid temperatures ahead

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    NWS
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    Mount Holly
    This graphic from the National Weather Service shows expected snow totals across the region Friday.

    2. 'We had a great day with the president': How a barrage of phone calls brought Biden to Emmaus coffee shop

    Biden
    Evan Vucci
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    AP
    President Joe Biden talks to patrons and employees at the Nowhere Coffee Co. during a visit to discuss his economic agenda, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Emmaus, Pa.

    3. 'Nightmare' warehouse project at Bethlehem Twp./Freemansburg border rejected

    Bethlehem Township
    Will Oliver
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    LehighValleyNews.com
    Most of the seats in the audience were taken up Monday evening, as commissioners voted on a controversial warehouse project.

    4. Lehigh Valley Health Network will eliminate chiropractic services in spring
    Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest
    Donna S. Fisher
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    For LehighValleyNews.com
    This is the Lehigh Valley Health Network main campus. The hospital is located at 1200 South Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103. Picture made in March, 2023.

    5. Man accused of bringing explosives in LVIA luggage pleads guilty

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    United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    Marc Muffley allegedly brought explosives into Lehigh Valley International Airport.

    6. Teen pleads not guilty in double homicide in North Catasauqua

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    Tom Shortell
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    LehighValleyNews.com
    Pennsylvania State Police continue their investigation Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 into a double homicide that occurred the day before on the 1100 block of Railroad Street in North Catasaqua.

    7. ‘Farm it until I drop’: 100-year-old Lehigh Valley farm honored at PA Farm Show

    Century Farm Awards at PA Farm Show
    Courtesy
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    Commonwealth Media Services
    Dennis Klusaritz gives an emotional speech at the Century Farm Awards at the 2024 PA Farm Show. His family's Slatington farm was recognized for being in the same family for 100 years.

    8. Mayor lays out 2024 vision for 'strong' Allentown in State of the City address

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    Jason Addy
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    LehighValleyNews.com
    Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk delivers his 2024 State of the City address Thursday, Jan. 11, to hundreds of people at 615 Waterfront.

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    Mariella Miller
    I am senior digital news content producer for LehighValleyNews.com. I joined Lehigh Valley Public Media’s news department as assignment editor in 2018 after working in journalism for more than 30 years. Named a National Press Foundation fellow three times for my work in print journalism, I’ve also been recognized by the Pennsylvania Women’s Press Association and with several Keystone Press Awards from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. During my 27 years at The Morning Call in Allentown, I worked business, features and municipal beats. I’ve taught college journalism throughout the Lehigh Valley and managed a local digital news platform for AOL/Patch for several years. I’m a graduate of Marywood University and I’ve discovered that grandchildren are life’s best gift. Contact me at MariellaM@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8222.
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