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Bob Brooks won big in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, what the results reveal about voters

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — For years, Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District has been defined by close elections, shifting political loyalties and victories decided by narrow margins. On Tuesday night, Democrat Bob Brooks broke that pattern. “We did it,” Brooks told cheering supporters at his election-night celebration. The retired Bethlehem...

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Jefferson Park unveils new landing design for Allentown ballpark

Jefferson Park unveils new, improved landing design for Allentown ballpark. Construction on the new landing is underway now. Team officials say they expect it to open sometime during next season.

Allentown, PA · 2d
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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d
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Lehigh County's Schlossberg Beats Newcomer Lowrey as PA House Hangs in Balance

Pennsylvania House Majority Whip Mike Schlossberg turned back a challenge from political newcomer Caren Lowrey on Tuesday, holding his Lehigh County seat in a race that unfolded as control of the entire state House hung in the balance. The contest in House District 132 pitted one of Harrisburg's most powerful Democrats against a first-time candidate who works as a drug educator and recovery specialist.

Lehigh County, PA · 3d

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IronPigs Announce Construction of “The Landing” at Jefferson Park

Construction is currently ongoing and will be completed ahead of the 2027 season. Allentown, Pennsylvania (November 6, 2026) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are excited to announce that construction has begun on a new fan hospitality and gathering space at Jefferson Park called “The Landing.”. Construction is slated...

Allentown, PA · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Pennsylvania Immigrant Arrived With Barely a Dollar and Built a Department Store Empire That Still Survives

Long before his family built one of America’s largest department store chains, a young immigrant arrived with little money and began selling household goods door to door. His journey took him to Pennsylvania, where he walked between farms carrying merchandise on his back. Solomon Boscov eventually turned those humble...

Reading, PA · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 2d

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South Whitehall commissioners approve next steps for Jordan Creek Greenway extension

South Whitehall Township commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Oct. 21 authorizing the use of 2026 capital funds and professional services agreements to advance the second phase of the Jordan Creek Greenway project. The 5-0 vote allows the township to continue engineering, design and permitting work for segments 35 through 40,...

South Whitehall Township, PA · 2d

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Reading School District expands safety team

The Board of Directors recently approved 10 new school safety positions for its high school.

Reading, PA · 3d

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BEHIND THE SCENES: Pennsylvania Turnpike gives look at next phase of Open-Road Tolling

(WHTM) — Toll booths are functionally a thing of the past and, soon, they physically will be too. The Pennsylvania Turnpike’s rollout of Open Road Tolling is expected to go live in early January from Reading west. New toll gantries — overhead equipment designed to read either your E-Z Pass or license plate while you […]

Reading, PA · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Berks County company awarded $825,840 state grant to replace diesel-powered equipment

A Berks County company has been awarded more than $825,000 in state funding to replace diesel-powered equipment with an electric alternative as part of a statewide initiative aimed at reducing fuel costs and improving air quality. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that AMG Resources will receive $825,840...

Berks County, PA · 2d

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Exhibition opens at National Centre for Padre Pio in Berks County, displaying relics of Catholic saints

BARTO, Pa.- More than 600 first- and second-class relics are now on display at the National Centre for Padre Pio in Berks County. "This is probably the largest temporary relic exhibit in the United States," says Joseph Santoro, relic expert and director of programming and mission outreach at the center.

Barto, PA · 2d

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Northern Lehigh School Board Meets November 9; Residents Can Follow District Business

Slatington / Walnutport | November 7, 2026. Northern Lehigh School District has listed its next school board meeting for Monday, November 9, at 7 p.m. The district’s events calendar also shows a Coffee & Conversation session from 5 to 6:45 p.m. that evening. School board meeting details. Date: Monday,...

Slatington, PA · 1d

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Two WWII veterans honored for role in 1st and only all-Black, female unit to deploy overseas

READING, Pa. - A brick-laying ceremony in Reading City Park Friday honored two World War II veterans. People gathered to celebrate the lives of Pvt. Phyllis Long Green and Pvt. Jesse Lee Godbolte Carter. Both women served in the Central Postal Directory Battalion known as the "Six Triple Eight." It...

Reading, PA · 1d

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Firefighters union hails Bob Brooks’ win in Pennsylvania’s 7th District

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Bob Brooks, a career firefighter and union leader, defeated Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, the International Association of Fire Fighters said Nov. 4. The union, which represents professional firefighters in the U.S. and Canada and backed Brooks through its political action...

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Friday Food Feature with Berks County Eats: Gourmand Cafe

A good lunch spot is more than good food. It has to be fast and close to home (or work) and have good food. Living in Wyomissing, we have a lot of great lunch spots around us. One of those is Gourmand Cafe. For a few years, the cafe felt...

Berks County, PA · 2d