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Donna S. Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comFormer Easton City Councilwoman Taiba Sultana listed her job as "self-employed" on a candidate form. The lack of detail about her occupation violated state law and was grounds to remove her from the Democratic primary, Commonwealth Court Judge Anne Covey ruled. -
Tom Shortell/LehighValleyNews.comBob Brooks, Ryan Crosswell, Lamont McClure and Carol Obando-Derstine recorded their first debate Wednesday for WFMZ's Business Matters program. They are vying to earn the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, one of the country's most contested battlegrounds.
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It's the second time in a week city schools will be closed for a presidential campaign rally. The potential for large crowds, heavy traffic and disruptions prompted the move, the school district said. -
State environmental officials are calling on residents to nominate their favorite waterway to be 2025 River of the Year. The effort aims to elevate public awareness of specific rivers and recognize important conservation needs and achievements.
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The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from Republicans that could have led to thousands of provisional ballots not being counted in Pennsylvania.
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Healey, the first lesbian to openly serve as an American governor, visited the campaign office on Hamilton Street. She was in town for a large rally of public sector unions Friday evening on behalf of U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh Valley.
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Lehigh County Clerk of Elections Tim Benyo said his office contacted law enforcement after determining an organization turned in hundreds of faulty voter registration applications.
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Lehigh and Northampton counties are in a drought watch due to persistently dry weather. The Lehigh County Authority is asking residents to start conserving.
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Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will rally supporters in the Lehigh Valley on Monday, the final day of her campaign.
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A red flag warning is issued when the risk of fire danger is highest. The warning is in effect until 7 p.m. Friday.
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A tour group consisting of Europeans interested in the American political system stopped in Northampton County to see the spectacle of election season this week.
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"A Community Conversation: Protecting Your Vote" aired Wednesday on PBS39 and will be rebroadcast at 6 p.m. Thursday. It's hosted by LehighValleyNews.com politics reporter Tom Shortell.
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Unlike past years, the public has been offering comments that have been incorporated in the redistricting process.
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The United Food and Commercial Workers union says thousands of state jobs are at risk.
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Applications for more than $350 million in aid to those who qualify will open on Tuesday, Feb. 1.
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Under the program, health care workers give temporary assistance to hospitals in need of help.
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Commonwealth Court may have to step in.
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Drillers are expected to pay about $234M -- $90 million more than the year before.
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A child home for a 10-day quarantine this year would be eligible for about $71.
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Grants will go toward replacing gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicles.
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The lead author suggests tighter regulations on the chemical class known as phthalates.
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Trump hinted that vote counters could make a difference in an election's outcome.
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The 3-state panel is tasked with protecting resources of the Chesapeake Bay.
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Wolf said part of the solution is to improve job opportunities, increase community resources and fund schools.
