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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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                        Lehigh and Northampton counties are in a drought watch due to persistently dry weather. The Lehigh County Authority is asking residents to start conserving.
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                        Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will rally supporters in the Lehigh Valley on Monday, the final day of her campaign.
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                        A red flag warning is issued when the risk of fire danger is highest. The warning is in effect until 7 p.m. Friday.
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                        A tour group consisting of Europeans interested in the American political system stopped in Northampton County to see the spectacle of election season this week.
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                        "A Community Conversation: Protecting Your Vote" aired Wednesday on PBS39 and will be rebroadcast at 6 p.m. Thursday. It's hosted by LehighValleyNews.com politics reporter Tom Shortell.
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                        The U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday showed all of the Lehigh Valley in either “moderate” or “severe” drought.
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                        More than 2.1 million Pennsylvania voters have been approved for a mail-in ballot this election, down from the 3 million ballots requested in 2020. Democrats saw the steepest drop, allowing Republicans to increase their share of mail-in ballots.
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                        Donald Trump held a campaign rally before a packed house at the PPL Center in Allentown — a city with a large Puerto Rican population. He said he had done more for Puerto Ricans than any president in American history.
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                        U.S. Sen. Bob Casey held a campaign event at Cedar Crest College, urging support for women’s reproductive rights. He highlighted the need for legislation that ensures access to fertility treatments and family planning.
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                        Thousands came to downtown Allentown for former President Donald Trump's campaign rally — exactly one week before Election Day.
 
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                        Pregnant women in Pennsylvania who are insured through Medicaid will now have coverage for a full year after giving birth, rather than just 60 days post-partum.
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                        Former President Trump's endorsement of Dr. Mehmet Oz could have mixed results, some say.
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                        A Lehigh County probe showed 288 cases of people depositing more than one ballot - a violation of the law.
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                        Preventive programs can help people stay healthier and are available for no extra Medicare premium.
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                        The Safe2Say Something program receives thousands of tips about mental health, bullying and harassment.
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                        The American Trucker Association estimates a shortage of 80,000 drivers nationwide.
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                        Lt. Gov. Fetterman says the digital update is long overdue.
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                        Virtual public hearings on the new rules are set to begin this week.
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                        The Senate Judiciary Committee will take the 1st steps toward confirmation Monday.
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                        Attention focused on a candidate not in attendance -- Lt. Gov. John Fetterman.
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                        One solution is to allow more clinicians to give a diagnosis of autism.
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                        Two years after the start of the pandemic, they're ready for a full return of visitors.