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Toby Talbot, File/APA review of violations filed since June 5 found dozens of charges for the "prohibited use of interactive mobile device" across Lehigh and Northampton counties. -
Stephanie Sigafoos/LehighValleyNews.comLehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley has proposed bringing back an intangible asset tax. Supporters believe it could shift tax burdens away from working families while critics argue it would punish small business owners and invite lawsuits.
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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. -
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longstanding concerns with Pennsylvania’s current insurance-tracking methods, which rely on paper notices and an outdated database that frequently leads to so-called F-stops.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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The Pennsylvania Senate contest between Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick was inside the automatic recount threshold on Thursday morning.
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The fire erupted Saturday in Lehigh Township. Over the following days, the fire grew from 150 acres to almost 600 near the border of Northampton and Carbon counties.
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Norfolk Southern executives said last year that the railroad would back away from rushing inspections because of safety concerns. But the new directive about minute-long inspections appears to reverse the stance.
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Daniel Klem Jr., director of the Acopian Center for Ornithology at the college, on Saturday was presented with the Walt Pomeroy Conservation Award. His most recent study found 3.5 million birds dying every day in a 365-day period.
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State Sen. Jarrett Coleman challenged over 500 mail-in ballot applications of former Lehigh County voters. Coleman said in a text that he will pursue other ways to challenge how counties register voters living abroad.
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Easton Outdoor Company hosted the launch of the Elevate program, which aims to help outdoor activity-oriented businesses connect and thrive, on Monday, Oct. 29.
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Unofficial results from the Pennsylvania Department of State show U.S. Rep. Susan Wild trailing Republican Ryan Mackenzie by about 1 percentage point in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District.
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The coffee chain has billed customers an extra charge for dairy replacements like soy and almond milk. That charge will cease in early November.
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With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency.
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York County District Attorney Dave Sunday, a Republican, beat former Auditor General Eugene DePasquale to become Pennsylvania’s top prosecutor.
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Ryan Mackenzie, a 12-year veteran of the state Legislature, declared victory in his campaign against three-term U.S. Rep. Susan Wild. It was one of the most coveted congressional seats in the nation.
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Flood, a Republican, won a third term Tuesday night representing northern Northampton County in the state House of Representatives.
