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NWS/Mount HollyCurrent conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, "could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control," the National Weather Service said. -
Ryan Gaylor/LehighValleyNews.comWith an unusually politicized Supreme Court retention question on the ballot Tuesday, Lehigh Valley voters overwhelmingly backed Democratic candidates.
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Mark Pinsley also plans to publish a series of “plain-language reports” about how billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to cut the federal government will affect local municipalities, services and programs. -
Lehigh Valley Health Network and Northampton County Chiefs of Police Association are expanding a program which helps those with autism and other communication issues interact with police when stopped.
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The LVPC Environment Committee on Tuesday approved a proposal by Lower Nazareth Township to modify its Agricultural Security Area program. The ASA program lets farmland owners enroll their properties in an ASA, which then is managed by a municipality.
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If you’ve ever thought about running for local office, you’ve probably had one big question above all: How do I get my campaign up and running? Tom Shortell and Sam Chen have the answers in this week's Political Pulse.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released further details of the arrest made at Northampton County Prison on Friday, again accusing Northampton County Prison of not cooperating. County Executive Lamont McClure challenges that.
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Projects in Lehigh and Northampton counties were approved to get state funding by the Commonwealth Financing Authority on Monday, Feb. 24. Funding for the roadway upgrades in Northampton County alone amounted to more than $1.5 million, with a project in Lehigh County bumping that total to more than $2 million.
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Archer Music Hall, the new music venue at 939 Hamilton St. in downtown Allentown, will hold a Community Preview Night at 7 p.m. March 6, the venue posted on its website.
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There's been another attempt to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements.
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The Lehigh Valley's Ukrainian community voiced anger and disbelief Sunday as the Trump administration rebukes Ukraine and aligns itself with Russia. A prayer service and town hall is set for Tuesday night.
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Flu rates are up nationally and especially in Pennsylvania. Lehigh and Northampton counties are among the Top Ten counties with influenza cases for this year's respiratory virus season, which runs through September.
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The state is also distributing grants to encourage electrifying fleets for local governments and police forces.
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Wolf is reaching for the big bucks in his final year in office, despite the immediate protest from Republican lawmakers in the majority.
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The little guy with the cleft lip was rescued from Harley's Haven Dog Rescue.
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Carbon and Schuylkill are among the 43 counties that will benefit from the federal funding.
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Advocates for immigrant rights argue detention is inhumane and unnecessary.
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Local legislators react with praise and caution.
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LEPOCO Peace Center organizes Lehigh Valley vigils in support of de-escalation.
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The state Supreme Court now will make the ultimate decision on congressional seat boundary lines.
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro sent lawmakers a letter with six proposals to fill vacancies.
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PennDOT said bridges are inspected every two years, and those with weight restrictions are inspected annually.
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The Legislative Reapportionment Commission approved the updated maps 4-1 and now the public will weigh in on the maps.
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The University of Pennsylvania study examined rates for accessing care after hospitalization.
