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                Courtesy/Dischinat familyNancy Dischinat served as executive director of Workforce Board Lehigh Valley for the past 27 years, helping build an environment of skilled workers that created a sought-out business environment.
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                Ryan Gaylor/LehighValleyNews.comThe partisan divide is still a reality when it comes to Pennsylvania's mail-in ballot system. Democrats accounted for nearly two-thirds of Pennsylvania's requests. More than 1 million people statewide requested a mail-in ballot, according to the state.
 
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                        Congressman Ryan Mackenzie has accused Northampton County of not cooperating with ICE, while County Executive Lamont McClure has argued the legislator does not grasp the complexity of the situation.
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                        Decadent chocolate, fresh strawberries and nutty pistachio: Local businesses are latching on to a chocolate-y social media trend.
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                        Easton Police Chief Carl Scalzo spoke out against a proposed "welcoming city" ordinance, saying it could be seen as a beacon for criminal activity in the city and make police officers' jobs more difficult.
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                        The state's dairy industry has officially reached "HPAI-free" status after rigorous testing in Pennsylvania dairy cattle for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Other states have detected bird flu in their cattle though, so the state will continue to monitor and test cattle.
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                        Because of the timing, the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from 4 p.m. until midnight for total snow and sleet accumulations of a coating to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
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                        On this week's episode of Political Pulse, Tom Shortell and Chris Borick talk about local traffic development and how residents feel about traffic issues.
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                        U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, wants to know how a former Allentown vice officer was hired by the U.S. Center for SafeSport despite sex-crime allegations in his past.
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                        Back-to-back storms will roll through the Lehigh Valley this week, but forecasters say if you're a snow purist, don't expect much in the way of significant accumulation.
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                        Local officials in places like Lowhill Township want more tools to help them control industrial development and traffic in their borders.
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                        From Coplay to Caesar's Superdome: Saquon Barkley made a name for himself at Whitehall High and Penn State. He's been a top performer in the NFL this season. Here are Barkley's best plays of the 2024 season ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
 
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                        Residents in affected areas are being asked to voluntarily conserve water.
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                        Founded in 2017, the company develops semiconductors for several applications.
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                        Part of the Pa. Department of Aging, the team will focus on financial exploitation of seniors.
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                        The vote will uphold the 2019 measure allowing any voter to use a mail-in ballot.
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                        Activists are grateful to Gov. Tom Wolf for launching a suit that opposes proposed amendments to the state constitution.
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                        Classroom space, laboratories and a visitor center will be part of the state-of-the-art facility.
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                        Cindy Adams Dunn, secretary of the DCNR, dropped a big hint on where they'll be located.
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                        Under the new rules, fines will stiffen and police will have more authority to confiscate vehicles.
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                        Some say the app is still useful and could be adapted to other uses.
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                        A program that provides universal free meals for kids started early in the pandemic.
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                        As proposed, more than $750 million in new funding would go to schools throughout the state.
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                        Text and chat capacity will be available after July 16.