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                Matt Rourke/AP PhotoHere's all you need to know about the 2025 general election in the Lehigh Valley, where scores of local races are on the ballot — including county and municipal offices, plus school boards and Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention questions getting an unusual amount of attention.
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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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                        The latest snow storm has shifted south, meaning the area should see a few inches of snow from early Sunday morning into Monday. Surrounding areas are expected to experience hazardous travel conditions.
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                        The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is collecting public input about listing the monarch butterfly under the Endangered Species Act. Officials estimate the eastern migratory population has declined by approximately 80%.
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                        PA Utilities Commission offers doable tips for getting through predicted winter blast and keeping pets safe. Include checking on elderly and disabled.
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                        Unforeseen issues and obstacles have pushed the timeline for Lehigh Valley Breathes back. The regional air monitoring project aims to measure fine particle pollution.
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                        Easton's Nurture Nature Center is searching for stargazers to join in the Hubble Night Sky Observing Challenge, where participants look out for some of the spectacles the legendary telescope has photographed.
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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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                        Environmental justice areas include neighborhoods that shoulder more than a typical share of climate and environmental risks.
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                        Some say the way the state distributes money to small school districts is not equitable.
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                        Rep. Scott Perry called the House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol 'illegitimate.'
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                        The No Surprises Act stops health providers from automatically charging for out-of-network costs.
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                        'It's a Christmas miracle," said one state legislator.
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                        Both Allentown and Bethlehem would be split into different Senate districts under the plan.
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                        Advocacy groups and Democrats want the state to block the request for voters' partial social security numbers and other sensitive information.
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                        Advocates say a disparity in pay leaves families without the care they need.
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                        Orthopedic massage can ease pain brought on by repetitive stress, heavy lifting and more.
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                        The initiative with 11 other states would charge power plants for carbon dioxide they emit.
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                        Democrats say the new draft has little chance of passing because it wasn't negotiated with the governor's office.
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                        The American Red Cross has mobilized volunteers from around the country, including Pennsylvania, to help victims of the recent tornadoes.