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Lea Suzuki/San Francisco Chronicle via APLawmakers voted 46-1 on Senate Bill 1014, bipartisan legislation that would require public schools to adopt "bell-to-bell" policies restricting student use of smartphones and other internet-connected devices throughout the entire school day. -
Matt Rourke/AP/APGov. Josh Shapiro's 2026-27 budget proposal falls back on familiar proposals to regulate skill games and legalize marijuana, two flashpoints that fueled a months-long budget impasse last year.
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Allentown officials in February passed a “Welcoming City” measure that codified the city's long-term practice of not using city resources to enforce federal immigration laws. -
The two-day training and enforcement program hosted by Troop M Bethlehem combined classroom instruction workshops on DUI case law and roving DUI patrols.
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The American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report shows air quality got worse in the Lehigh Valley. The report was released Wednesday.
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The Growing Greener Plus grant program aims to address critical environmental concerns, like flooding, as well as protect waterways and watersheds. Applications are due June 20.
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Five choral ensembles from Bangor to Emmaus will perform at Carnegie Hall in May and June.
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The Vermont senator will speak Saturday, May 3, during a rally at the Stabler Athletic & Convocation Center at Lehigh University, according to his website.
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Local healthcare providers and legislators appeared a press conference at Valley Youth House in Bethlehem to shed light on children’s mental health issues and to advocate for continued state and federal funding.
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The first winner of the Good Farmer Award U.S. was announced on Earth Day. The competition sought beginner farmers who exemplify sustainable farming practices.
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Four Lehigh Valley college and university presidents sign statement criticizing Trump administrationThe statement accuses President Donald Trump's administration of "government overreach" and "political interference" that is putting higher education in danger.
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Jefferson Health announced a five-year agreement to host a PGA TOUR Champions tournament — the pro golfers' senior circuit — at Lehigh Country Club starting in 2026.
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The Trump administration has sued several states, including Pennsylvania, arguing they are stymying efforts to ensure free and fair elections.
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There's a possible scenario emerging Friday in which parts of the Lehigh Valley could end up with 6 inches of snow, and some could end up with a lot more sleet or even freezing rain.
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In less than two weeks, local Democratic volunteers are set to help nominate a candidate for a Feb. 24 special election.
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Asked Santa for a white Christmas? Snow may arrive a day late in the Lehigh Valley, forecasters say.
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Nearly 87,000 passengers passed through Lehigh Valley International Airport last month, the airport's busiest November since 2004.
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The legislation addresses longstanding concerns with Pennsylvania’s current insurance-tracking methods, which rely on paper notices and an outdated database that frequently leads to so-called F-stops.
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Already above its December snowfall average, the Lehigh Valley is expected to add a little more to that total this week.
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Influenza cases are rising rapidly across the Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania, with local hospitals reporting a sharp uptick in patients and state data confirming sustained growth in flu activity.
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Strong winds sweeping through the Lehigh Valley early Friday already were knocking out power to thousands of residents, with outages expected to climb as a powerful cold front moves through the region.
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During Phase II of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's process, planners will look to determine a preferred route and whether to connect the railway system to Philadelphia, New York or Reading.
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Lehigh County Democratic Chair Lori McFarland said party officials will not conduct their interviews or selection process for the upcoming 22nd House District in public view.
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Host Tom Shortell and political scientist Chris Borick spend this week’s episode of Political Pulse examining the string of VIPs visiting the region, breaking into their messaging and why so much attention is focused here.
