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                Micaela Hood/LehighValleyNews.comU.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley, has organized a food drive while pinning the ongoing government shutdown on Senate Democrats. SNAP benefits that help feed millions of low-income Americans are hours away from expiring.
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                Matt Rourke/AP PhotoTwo federal judge have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using contingency funds during the government shutdown. The administration has said it can't fund SNAP with the government shuttered.
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                        U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie sworn in as the Lehigh Valley's new congressman: 'Now it's about governing'U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie and 433 other members of the U.S. House took the oath of office Friday afternoon following a dramatic roll call vote that awarded U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson the speaker's gavel.
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                        St. Luke's University Health Network and Grand View Health have confirmed a partnership which was first introduced in the summer of 2024.
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                        Ryan Mackenzie is scheduled to take the oath of office Friday to become the Lehigh Valley's next representative in the U.S. House. But those plans may be put on hold if the chamber can't rally around a speaker.
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                        The 109th PA Farm Show opens this weekend in the state capital, kicking off a week of competitions and demonstrations. Here's what you need to know about admission, parking and more.
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                        With the system three days away, the weekend will serve as the calm before the storm, with questions remaining on exactly where it will track and how much snow will fall across the region.
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                        Preliminary testing showed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Sick birds were also found at both locations.
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                        January is National Radon Action Month. Public health officials are urging residents to stay informed of the risks, test and support legislative efforts to increase testing.
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                        While Friday may only bring a dusting to an inch of snow for the Lehigh Valley, forecasters say it could be a sign of things to come. They're watching trends for Monday continue to pull the next system north.
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                        The Lehigh Valley Audubon Society, in partnership with the Lehigh Gap Nature Center, is holding its 10th annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids on Saturday, Jan. 11.
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                        PennDOT District 5 officials say there’s more than $240 million invested into road improvement projects in and around the Lehigh Valley entering 2025.
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                        The U.S. is experiencing a 'honeymoon' period right now.
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                        Joro spiders are known for their 10-foot webs, among other things.
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                        A local LGBTQ advocate says it's no surprise the 4-star admiral is among the 12 women of the year.
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                        Two Pa. legislators would like to see them, but not cocktails in cans, return.
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                        Republican primary candidates are focusing on rising gas and fossil fuel prices.
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                        Better pay for direct support workers and billions in extra education funding are in the plans.
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                        The reforms come amid widespread complaints about mail service slowdowns.
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                        The party is launching its campaign for the wide-open races of governor and U.S. Senate.
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                        The problem will not be solved quickly or easily, some say.
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                        Wolf said he supports several bills aimed at helping refugees and financially isolating Russia for its invasion.
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                        Pennsylvania is losing a seat in the U.S. House because of population losses in the 2020 Census.
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                        The price of defending Ukraine means some investors may lose money.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
