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Courtesy/Brooks for CongressPolitical scientist Chris Borick says endorsements and money have given Bob Brooks a slight advantage in the crowded PA-7 race. -
Tom Shortell/LehighValleyNews.com2 weeks ahead of the Democratic primary, DCCC throws its support to Bob Brooks in crowded PA-7 fieldThe Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced it's throwing its support to Bob Brooks in the Lehigh Valley's congressional race. The announcement drew rebukes from his Democratic rivals and the chair of the Lehigh County Democratic Committee.
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More than a dozen wild birds in Pennsylvania have so far been confirmed to have the strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI. The threat to humans is low. -
The spring migration count at Hawk Mountain began last month. One-day peak counts reach more than 100 birds in mid- to late-April, with this season’s count continuing through May 15.
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The Democratic-controlled House passed legislation that would let counties get a head start counting mail-in ballots. But Senate Republicans are unlikely to pass it without an unlikely compromise on voter ID provisions.
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After a lengthy battle with a local zoning office, neonatal kitten rescue Foxy's Cradle has found a new way to continue their mission to save young felines: a mobile kitten unit, which was unveiled at a Slatington fire rescue on Sunday, May 5.
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Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is partnering with the Lehigh County Conservation District to host a Master Naturalist Volunteer training. The course aims to bolster local conservation efforts.
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A Montour County environmental educator, arborist and musician is attempting to climb the tallest tree at the highest point in each of the Commonwealth’s 67 counties.
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One person who consumed raw milk from Apple Valley Creamery in East Berlin and became ill, officials said. The milk is sold in three Lehigh Valley locations.
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The annual scholastic competition combines classroom learning and outdoor activities to engage students in environmental science. The state competition is scheduled for May 22 in Mifflinburg.
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An Upper Macungie man has been arrested on charges of illegal possession of drugs and weapons, including cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, firearms, and explosive devices Wednesday morning.
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PennDOT intends to begin a $91.6 million reconstruction project on the Route 309-Tilghman Street interchange later this year. The interchange saw more than 200 crashes between 2018 and 2022, according to PennDOT crash data.
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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.
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Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to veto the bill.
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Some claimants are being falsely accused of fraud.
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Journalist Gene Tauber says it's about 'helping people make decisions on how to reduce their own risk.'
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Pennsylvania is being sued over the way it funds education.
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John Fielding's right wing posts could affect how he does his job, some fear.
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They don't bite or contain toxins, but they still don't have many friends in Pennsylvania.
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The only number that dropped last week was the number of vaccines administered.
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Ideally, maps must be completed by Jan. 24 for the May primary election to proceed smoothly.
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A nationwide survey sheds light on how self-reporting can predict infection rates.
