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Cheyanne Mumphrey/AP PhotoFederal health officials say 31 babies in 15 states have been sickened in a growing outbreak of infantile botulism tied to ByHeart infant formula. ByHeart recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. No deaths have been reported. Health officials say parents and caregivers who have the formula in their homes should stop using it immediately and dispose of the product. Botulism is a rare but serious disease that can cause paralysis and death. Symptoms can take weeks to develop. The most recent case was reported Nov. 11.
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Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP PhotoThe U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley, voted in favor of it.
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Mayor Mayor Michael Harakal Jr. was accused of sexual harassment in 2021. As part of the ensuing settlement, the township's government now has a new sexual harassment policy.
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On the anniversary of the Blizzard of '93, forecasters say a complex coastal storm will develop on Monday, shifting from the Mid-Atlantic north into New England and dropping heavy snow just north of the Lehigh Valley.
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The mother bear and her cubs, nestled cozily in their den, were discovered by the homeowner towards the end of December or beginning of January.
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The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says black market sales of scarce bourbons — including Pappy Van Winkle 23-year-old — is a big problem and a booming business. 'We have people waiting for the delivery trucks in our parking lots,' a spokesman says.
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The Shapiro administration recently announced child care providers will get two free carbon monoxide detectors this spring.
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A storm system that will gain steam off the coast and potentially turn into a nor'easter could affect the Lehigh Valley region's weather Monday into Tuesday. At least one forecaster speculates it might be our last chance for a measurable snowfall, which has been in short supply this winter.
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Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s nominees for attorney general and state police commissioner received unanimous approval from the Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Senate.
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Advocates and service providers fear a proposed $20 million funding increase for community mental health services would not go far enough.
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The Lehigh Valley is no longer under a winter weather advisory Friday except in parts of Northampton County, as the precipitation in the area will mostly be rain. But heavy snow is expected in the Poconos.
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Local high schools are participating in the Central East Pennsylvania Science Olympiad on March 16 at Kutztown University.
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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.
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The ACLU is concerned that voter information can be kept safe.
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Beam took the job in January when Dr. Rachel Levine was named to a post in the Biden administration.
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Families have been using the expiring child tax credit for basics like food.
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Individual school districts must now decide if their students will mask or not.
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The term "LatinX" is meant to include everyone and make them feel welcome.
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Activist groups have called on state police to be more transparent in use of force cases.
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The ruling comes as COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations rise dramatically in Pennsylvania.
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Both the Pa. Senate and House say they intend to hold public hearings on the redistricting proposals.
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President Biden's Summit for Democracy has kicked off. China is not invited — but it's still trying to project its own narratives about democracy.
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Baristas and other workers from three stores voted whether to unionize. Starbucks fought the plan. Now