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Work on Route 209 continues after rockslide

NESQUEHONING BOROUGH, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — U.S. Route 209 in Nesquehoning Borough will remain closed for another six to eight weeks while work to repair the road after a rockslide continues, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The rockslide resulted in the closure of the road and the railroad tracks below, forcing the […]

Nesquehoning, PA · 1d

Secret NYC

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New York City Gen Zers are moving to this Pennsylvania valley home to ‘Christmas City USA’

New York’s youngest movers have a surprising favorite escape, and it isn’t Jersey City, Philly or Austin. According to U-Haul’s latest migration report , the top destination for Gen Zers leaving the New York City area is Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, the region that’s home to Allentown, Easton and Bethlehem, better known as “Christmas City USA.” What U-Haul found For its 2026 Midyear Migration Trends report, U-Haul analyzed one-way truck rentals from July 2025 through June 2026 and sorted them by generation, to see where people at different stages of life are actually moving. For New York City’s Gen Z renters, the top five net-gain destinations were: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton (the Lehigh Valley) Harrisburg-Carlisle, Pennsylvania Toronto Houston Los Angeles The Lehigh Valley isn’t just a Gen Z thing, either. It also ranked No. 3 for the city’s Millennials . And the valley really is getting younger. Its population of 18- to 34-year-olds grew by nearly 9,000 between 2020 and 2024 , putting both Lehigh and Northampton counties in the top 10% of U.S. counties for young-adult growth, according to the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation . “The growing and talented population, particularly that of young people, is the secret sauce,” LVEDC CEO Don

New York, NY · 2d
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Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses: October 31–November 6, 2026

The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists 11 marriage licenses with official issued dates from Saturday, October 31, 2026 , through Friday, November 6, 2026 . The index was reviewed on November 6, 2026. Issuance of a marriage license does not confirm that the couple married. Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses by Issued Date Saturday, October 31, 2026 George Michael Nyer and Kimberly M Fletcher Billy Jo Sinclair and Ana Maria Suarez de la Cruz Kevin Lane Taylor and Timothy James Long Sunday, November 1, 2026 Dominick John Cirelli and Loubna Fassih Jed Nathaniel Martin and Caroline Joy Weaver Monday, November 2, 2026 Todd Edward Burd Jr and Danielle Lynn Shaak Tuesday, November 3, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Wednesday, November 4, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Thursday, November 5, 2026 Peter Emmanuel Collazo and Marilean Gonzalez-Esquilin Shaheed Abdul Kelly and Daizhi-Rhae Amber Thompson-Green Joseph J Shevokis and Marcy Suzanne Nordwick Dan E Carter Sr and Susan K Koury Derick John Ney and Kyleigh Rae Stump Friday, November 6, 2026 No marriage licenses with this issued date were listed in the index. Total:

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

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Forget Sky-High Prices Because This Pennsylvania City Is A Gen Z Homebuyer’s Dream Come True

Nobody told Gen Z that the secret to homeownership was hiding in Pennsylvania’s third-largest city, but here we are, and Allentown is ready to make believers out of skeptics. If your current relationship with real estate consists mostly of laughing bitterly at listings you can’t afford, Allentown, Pennsylvania is...

Allentown, PA · 3d
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Ryan Mackenzie loses race, supporters reflect on campaign

Around 10:20 p.m on Tuesday night, incumbent candidate for PA-7 Ryan Mackenzie (R) took the stage at the Hyatt Hotel in Allentown after falling to Bob Brooks (D) in the 2026 midterm election for the U.S. House of Representatives. Mackenzie said he, the campaign and supporters didn’t go down without...

Allentown, PA · 3d

The Cool Down

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Seniors in Pennsylvania county could get $780 for home heating costs starting this month

"Programs like this provide critical assistance to seniors living on fixed incomes who are already facing rising costs for everyday necessities."

Northampton County, PA · 2d

WFMZ-TV Online

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New Schuylkill County dental education center, clinic opens in Tamaqua

A celebration of life service will be held this weekend for a pilot with local ties who died in a plane crash in Florida Sunday. Kendall Harris, the chapel's senior pastor, said Limerick Chapel in Montgomery County will hold a celebration of life Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. for Jeff Gregory.

Schuylkill County, PA · 23h

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Coal Still Burns Under This Pennsylvania Ghost Town, And You Drive Its Empty Streets

Smoke can drift out of cracks in the ground in one tiny Pennsylvania borough. The cause is an underground coal fire that started in 1962 and still hasn’t gone out. About a thousand people lived there in 1980. By the 2020 census, the count had dropped to just five residents.

Columbia County, PA · 10d

WFMZ-TV Online

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Shelter in place order updated after hazardous materials spill prompts evacuation at Allentown water treatment facility

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A shelter in place order has been updated after a hazardous materials spill at the Lehigh County Authority water treatment facility in Allentown. Allentown Fire Department Capt. of Public Affairs Jon Hammel says the order now covers an area within a half mile radius of the facility. He says the order was changed due to shifting winds.

Allentown, PA · 1d

WFMZ-TV Online

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South Whitehall Twp. community comes together to help family search for lost dog Hank

SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - The search for a missing dog is now turning into a community effort. On September 18th, Hank escaped through a hole in a fence in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. His owners have been searching hard ever since. "My best friend walked in here the...

South Whitehall Township, PA · 2d

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Construction underway on firehouse addition in Saint Clair

SAINT CLAIR – Construction is underway on a brand new addition at a Saint Clair... The article Construction underway on firehouse addition in Saint Clair first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

St Clair, PA · 3d

Skook News

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Jamie Barton Wins Reelection in 124th District, Carries Schuylkill and Berks Portions

Republican state Rep. Jamie Barton has won another term representing Pennsylvania’s 124th House District, defeating Democratic challenger Tina Burns and carrying both the Schuylkill County and Berks County portions of the district in reported unofficial returns. Barton received 15,268 votes, or 64.68% , compared with Burns’ 8,339 votes, or 35.32% , according to Pennsylvania Department of State returns for the November 3, 2026 , General Election. The district-wide margin was 6,929 votes . Barton will return to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for another two-year term. 124th House District Election Results 124th Pennsylvania House District — Unofficial District-Wide Results Candidate Party Votes Percentage Jamie Barton Republican 15,268 64.68% Tina Burns Democratic 8,339 35.32% Schuylkill County Results In the Schuylkill County portion of the district, Barton received 8,970 votes, or 68.70% , while Burns received 4,086 votes, or 31.30% . Barton’s margin in Schuylkill County was 4,884 votes . Berks County Results In the Berks County portion of the district, Barton received 6,298 votes, or 59.69% , compared with Burns’ 4,253 votes, or 40.31% . Barton’s margin in Berks County was 2,045 votes . 124th District Results by County Unofficial Candidate Votes and Percentages in Each County Portion County Portion Barton

Schuylkill County, PA · 3d

hoodline.com

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UGI Hit With $150K Fine After Lehigh Valley Pipeline Crew Skipped Protocol

UGI Utilities will pay a $150,000 civil penalty to settle claims that a pipeline contractor failed to follow the company's installation protocol at numerous job sites across the Lehigh Valley. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved the settlement Thursday by a 5-0 vote, closing out an investigation that traced back to a single contractor crew working on natural gas mains in Allentown, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Emmaus.

Emmaus, PA · 2d

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Democrat Jeff Warren Ousts 16-Year GOP Incumbent in Northampton County House Race

Democrat Jeff Warren has unseated longtime Republican state Rep. Joe Emrick in Pennsylvania’s 137th District, according to unofficial election results reported Tuesday night. With 94% of Northampton County precincts counted by 11 p.m., Warren led Emrick 54% to 46%, flipping a seat the Republican incumbent had held since 2010.

Northampton County, PA · 3d

Skook News

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2027 PA Farm Show Opens National Anthem Contest Following Five Years of Schuylkill County Winners

Pennsylvania singers are being invited to audition for the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show’s national anthem contest , an opportunity that has brought statewide recognition to Schuylkill County performers for five consecutive years. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that entries are being accepted for “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?”, which selects individuals and groups to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the Farm Show, scheduled for January 9–16, 2027 , at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. The upcoming show carries the theme “Leading a Legacy,” and Schuylkill County has built a legacy of its own in the singing competition. Schuylkill County Singers Led the Public Vote for Five Consecutive Years From the 2022 through 2026 Farm Shows, a Schuylkill County contestant received the most votes in the contest’s public voting round each year. The most recent was Carly Green of Tamaqua, who won the fan vote for the 2026 show and performed during its opening ceremony. The county’s five consecutive top vote-getters, listed by the year of the Farm Show, were: Schuylkill County’s PA Farm Show National Anthem Contest Top Vote-Getters, 2022–2026 Farm Show Year Singer Community 2022 Kalli Smith Gordon 2023 Mia Bixler Schuylkill Haven 2024

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

WFMZ-TV Online

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Walgreens opens new prescription fulfillment center in Lehigh County

SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa.- Pharmacy chain Walgreens has opened a new micro-fulfillment center in South Whitehall Township. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held this week at the facility at 4741 Chapmans Road. The centers are designed to streamline prescription fulfillment, Walgreens said. Employees- with assistance from robotic technology- process, fill, and...

Lehigh County, PA · 1d

Times Leader

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Watro wins 3rd term in 116th District, runs unopposed

Republican state Rep. Dane Watro won reelection Tuesday, running unopposed for the state House seat representing the 116th District.

Luzerne County, PA · 3d

Skook News

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44 Schuylkill County Runners Listed for 2026 PIAA Cross Country Championships

Runners from 11 Schuylkill County schools are listed among the entries for the 2026 PIAA Cross Country Championships , scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026 , at Big Spring High School in Newville. According to PIAA’s published qualifier lists, county schools account for 44 entries: 18 girls and 26 boys across the Class 1A and Class 2A races. The local contingent includes the Schuylkill Haven girls, Nativity BVM boys, and Blue Mountain boys team rosters, along with individual qualifiers from schools throughout the county. The totals include every listed team roster member. The qualifier documents do not identify final starters or alternates. PIAA State Cross Country Race Schedule Saturday’s championships begin with the Class 1A girls race at 9:30 a.m. Six races are scheduled, concluding with the Class 3A boys race at 1:15 p.m. All times below are Eastern. Saturday, November 7, 2026 — PIAA Cross Country Championship Race Times Race Start Time Class 1A Girls 9:30 a.m. Class 2A Girls 10:15 a.m. Class 3A Girls 11 a.m. Class 1A Boys 11:45 a.m. Class 2A Boys 12:30 p.m. Class 3A Boys 1:15 p.m. Parking Passes and Spectator Information PIAA requires one parking pass per vehicle . Parking passes cost $10

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

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Hazleton’s home rule charter vote: tax concerns, public confusion and a community’s hopes for change

Hazleton voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a proposed home rule charter that could reshape the city’s municipal government. But as the community awaited the results during the day, interviews with voters revealed a broader story — differing expectations, concerns about rising taxes and questions about what the proposed charter would actually change.

Hazleton, PA · 2d