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Matt Slocum/AP PhotoThe U.S. Mint has ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and in recognition of the growing irrelevance of the 1-cent coin. The last pennies were struck Wednesday at the mint in Philadelphia, where the country’s smallest denomination coins have been produced since 1793. -
Aimee Dilger/AP/FR172232 APBillions of dollars for Pennsylvania’s public schools and social services will soon start flowing after months of delay, as lawmakers on Wednesday approved a $50 billion spending plan to break the state’s budget impasse.
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Keystone Cement Co.'s hazardous waste permit has been renewed by the state Department of Environmental Protection. Part of the company's plan is to change how it transports waste, from trucks to rail. -
‘Motivation for us to do more’: Allentown, Bethlehem achieve gold status from Bird Town PennsylvaniaBethlehem and Allentown have achieved gold status through Bird Town Pennsylvania. The program aims to create a healthier, more sustainable environment for birds, as well as other wildlife and residents.
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Pennsylvania State Police have rolled out 15 RapidHIT ID systems to troops across the commonwealth. The machines are capable of analyzing forensic samples and generating DNA profiles in as little as 90 minutes.
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A large cicada emergence is underway across the eastern United States. Find out where they're expected in the commonwealth.
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This week on Watching the Skies, WLVR's Brad Klein and Bethlehem's Backyard Astronomy Guy, Marty McGuire talk about the planet Venus and its role as the "morning star."
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Ryan Mackenzie, the Lehigh Valley's freshman congressman, cast an essential vote to move President Donald Trump's signature bill through the U.S. House last week. His would-be Democratic opponents say he's sold out poor families to give billionaires a tax break.
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State Treasurer Stacy Garrity said her department has returned 500 military medals and pieces of memorabilia to veterans and their families since 2021.
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The state Department of Environmental Protection announced $1 million in grants to promote environmental education and stewardship across the state. Four Lehigh Valley programs received funding.
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Electric vehicle chargers in the Lehigh Valley: Workshop seeks input from residents, local officialsThe LVPC on Thursday hosted a workshop, “Planning + Pizza: Deploying Electric Vehicle Infrastructure,” aiming to collect feedback about where best to deploy EV infrastructure throughout the region.
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Overall, 31 of the region’s 35 major climate sites were wetter than normal, with 22 of them experiencing one of their 20 wettest May 1-15 periods. Allentown took the top spot, experiencing its wettest May 1-15 ever.
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Some parts of the revised system work well but some say others parts need work.
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Customers are finding they can save money by comparing and ordering pharmacy items online.
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The state plans to set up overflow sites and send medical staff to overwhelmed areas.
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The Republican from Franklin County, Pa., has pushed to overturn the 2020 presidential election
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The debate featured 13 candidates who want to be the next governor of Pennsylvania.
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Consumer prices should ease in about 6 months, experts say, after the supply bottleneck goes away.
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Political scientists say the more false claims are rejected, the lower the chance for more political violence.
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In a phone interview, U.S. Rep. Susan Wild looked back a year to the day she was whisked from the House chambers to an undisclosed location, hopefully out of harm's way.
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The Republican says the GOP needs to change its Trump-enthused strategy.
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The voting machine maker wants the machines to be examined only by an approved inspector.
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Rep. Daryl Metcalfe has boosted fossil fuels and denied climate change.
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It's uncertain whether the May primary election will go on as scheduled due to redistricting issues.
