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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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                        Pennsylvania law requires voters deposit only their own ballot and prohibits people from returning other voters’ ballots — including a spouse's — to a drop box on their behalf. Enforcement is another issue.
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                        United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain visited Allentown on Sunday to rally union members for the Harris-Walz ticket and other Democrats on the ballot ahead of the Nov. 5 election.
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                        An Allentown resident living with disabilities recently met with Congresswoman Susan Wild to talk about what congress can do to improve services for people like him.
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                        The manufacturer of Giant's store-brand waffles has issued a recall due to potential listeria contamination, the supplier announced on Oct. 18. 2024.
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                        Senate Republicans want Revenue Secretary Pat Browne to release a trove of tax records from Allentown's Neighborhood Improvement Zone.
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                        Easton Area Neighborhood Center has selected Alison Czapp, a local food and antipoverty advocate, as the new executive director of their organization.
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                        Charlie Dent, a Republican from Allentown, served seven terms in Congress. He said he voted for Kamala Harris by absentee ballot last week. Dent also endorsed Democrat Joe Biden over Donald Trump in 2020.
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                        The Historic Moravian Bethlehem settlement is among others globally recognized for their "outstanding universal value."
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                        United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain and U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, PA-07, will headline a rally to help elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 10:30 a.m. in Allentown.
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                        The commonwealth’s fourth fall foliage report was released Thursday. Here's the forecast for the coming week in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
 
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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.