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The one constant in Harrisburg no matter the dominant political party is a reflexive inclination to shield information from the public. Read moreSecrecy still pervades Pennsylvania state government, but Spotlight PA is fighting back
By House Education Committee Majority Chairman State Representative Peter Schweyer (D - Lehigh) Read moreOpinion: House Education Committee addressing real needs of students and their families, not culture wars
They stayed in the safe room, though it meant certain death. Read moreRob Vaughn: Reflections on death of Bucks County woman in Israel
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By: Allentown City Council member Ce-Ce Gerlach Read moreOpinion: Who do you call when someone needs help instead of handcuffs?
6 charged in burglary ring across Lehigh Valley, Berks County, New Jersey
Authorities say six people, including four from Allentown, have been charged with operating a years-long burglary ring in the Lehigh Valley and beyond.
Fire engulfs townhome in Caernarvon Twp.
Firefighters responded to the 100 block of Lexington Way in Caernarvon Township to put out the flames.
Richard Redner, chairman of Berks-based grocery store chain, dies
Redner began his career in the food industry in 1970 as a manager for the newly founded Redner's Markets.
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One killed in Richland Twp. crash
The one-vehicle accident happened around 6 a.m. near a railroad bridge along E. Pumping Station Road.
‘Center of the story’: Spotlight to shine on local book shops for Indie Bookstore Day
The 11th annual Independent Bookstore Day is on Saturday, and local bookworms can celebrate with a Greater Lehigh Valley Bookstore Crawl, featuring several regional bookstores offering discoun…
Hockey fans flock to the PPL Center in Allentown for Calder Cup playoffs' return
It's the first time in six years the playoffs returned to the Queen City.
Lower Macungie to hang banners honoring local military heroes
Lower Macungie is one of the most recent townships to introduce this program to their municipality.
LVHN doctor breaks down Bell's Palsy symptoms following Sixer Embiid's diagnosis
The Sixers' star player said he has no word on a timeline for when he might fully recover.
'More 10 out of 10s': ASD students can now get extra help with live tutoring platform available 24/7
This year, the Allentown School District started enlisting outside help from a tutoring platform called Brainfuse.