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Kate Hildebrand/The News Lab at Penn StateOn this week's episode of Political Pulse, host Tom Shortell and political scientist Chris Borick dissect the Democratic sweep in elections across the country and the Lehigh Valley last week. -
John McDonnell/APThe House passed a bill Wednesday night to end the nation's longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lining up at food banks to get a meal for their families.
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A group of business and legal experts came together Monday night to discuss the uncertain future of operating a business with tariffs, and what measures can be done to legally prepare. -
Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong joins Tom Shortell on this week's episode of Political Pulse to explain how county government fills vital social service roles and what duties come with the county executive role.
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A reader sounds off to The Road Scholar about how people don't understand the rules of red turn-arrows.
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Northampton County Controller Tara Zrinski and former county registrar Amy Cozze are locked in the county's most expensive primary battle since 2013.
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The Autonomous Portable Refrigeration Unit (APRU) is a compact onboard refrigerator that safely stores blood in flight. It's now in all four of LVHN's MedEvac helicopters.
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‘Eager and excited’: State parks near the Lehigh Valley prep for summer crowds amid federal closuresState parks across the commonwealth are gearing up for what could be a very busy summer season as some federal campgrounds shutter due to staffing shortages.
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Registered voters have until 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, to request a mail-in ballot for the May 20 primary election. In Lehigh and Northampton counties, the primary will be limited exclusively to registered Democrats and Republicans.
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The Northampton County Drug Task Force raided four convenience stores Thursday — three in the Slate Belt and one in East Allen Township. Besides the cash seized, authorities said the value of products confiscated surpassed $400,000.
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State Sen. Lisa Boscola and and state Sen. Nick Miller, both Democrats, voted in favor of legislation that would prevent transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports. State Sen. Jarrett Coleman, R-Lehigh/Bucks, also supported it.
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Bishop Alfred A. Schlert of the Diocese of Allentown and Father Jim Greenfield of DeSales University share their thoughts on the selection of new Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States and a 1977 Villanova University graduate.
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Arguments before the Pa. Supreme Court will begin Dec. 8 but it is unknown when the decision will come down.
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Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who's running for governor, has said he has reservations about the plan.
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The daytime talk show doc announced his bid for U.S. Senate in Pa. last week.
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The staffing situation means delays in clearing roads will be likely this winter.
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A neighbor claimed the firm's activities were disrupting the family's quality of life.
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The number of drug overdoses in Pennsylvania has skyrocketed since the beginning of the pandemic.
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Most utilities will be raising electricity prices in December, according to the Pa. Public Utility Commission.
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Pay attention while you're driving. Officials are seeing more accidents that involve distracted drivers.
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The changes could cost another $120 million a year but significantly reduce health risks, supporters say.
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Lehigh County officials are not yet sure how much or when the Lehigh Valley will see infrastructure funding.
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Scientists say the world has less than a decade to take steps to avoid catastrophic global warming.
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Officials urge hunters to get vaccinated.
