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Donna S. Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comAs the federal government shutdown drags on into its second month, hundreds of flights Friday are being canceled at 40 airports across the country. Regional airports, such as LVIA, could be affected, too. -
PBS39The hourlong program by PBS39 comes in the wake of the closure of a homeless encampment along Jordan Creek in Allentown and the scheduled shutdown of a separate one along the Lehigh River in Bethlehem.
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The grant program would allow schools to recruit students, paraprofessionals and other community members to pursue a career in education. It passed the House with bipartisan support last year but has been stuck in committee in the Senate since then. -
Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan says machine gun conversion devices, also known as Glock switches, are becoming increasingly common in the region. The illegal modifications turn semi-automatic firearms into automatic weapons.
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A new report release by the American Heart Association shows the U.S. on trend to have a cardiovascular disease crisis within 30 years. A public poll shows people feel eating healthy is the way to avoid the crisis, but price points and access limit that ability.
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Heat index outlooks — projecting what it feels like outside with the heat and humidity combined — push feels-like temperatures near triple digits between June 17-21 and top 100 degrees in the Lehigh Valley between June 19-25.
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More than two dozen state legislators, including one from the Lehigh Valley, have co-sponsored HB2238, which would eliminate the use of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in household products.
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A Democratic-sponsored proposal to boost public school funding by billions and impose stricter rules on cyber-charter schools is on its way to the Pennsylvania Senate after passage in the state House.
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State officials are holding a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday for residents to share their feedback on the Bureau of Forestry’s newest strategic plan. Here's how to participate.
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The weather pattern this week will be a tale of two halves, with sunny skies and comfortable temperatures before things heat up in a big way. The region's first heat wave could also be looming, forecasters warn.
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Portugal's Ambassador to the U.S. joined local officials to recognize, celebrate thriving Portuguese culture in Bethlehem and across the Lehigh Valley.
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The FDA is warning people about the dangers of over-the-counter supplements that contain an the opioid tianeptine. A Lehigh Valley emergency room doctor explains why the drug can be dangerous.
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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.
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Figures released this week show another 4.4 million workers quit their jobs in February.
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Frances Wolf says hunger should never be what holds a person back from succeeding in higher education.
