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Update: Freeze watch affecting Pennsylvania Friday
On Thursday at 6:07 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated freeze watch valid for Friday between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties. The weather service describes, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 degrees possible." "Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other...
10 most expensive homes sold in Lehigh County, April 15-21
A house in Allentown that sold for $795,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lehigh County in the past week. In total, 62 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $324,342. The average price per square foot ended up at $197.
Grants denied, threatening the closure of Northeast Pennsylvania after-school programs
Hazleton, Luzerne Co. — Northeast Pennsylvania after school programs are at risk of closing their doors after not receiving grant money from the state. Almost 2000 kids are at risk of losing their after-school education program across 24 school districts. “It was so successful, experts looked at it and...
See all homes sold in Carbon County, April 15 to April 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Carbon County reported from April 15 to April 21. There were 10 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,344-square-foot home on Behrens Road in Jim Thorpe that sold for $264,850.
ASD to hold budget forum, strategic plan focus group
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown School District Superintendent Carol Birks announced a budget forum will be held at 5:45 p.m. on April 30 at Hayes Elementary. "People often talk about, 'What do they do with all that money?'" Birks said at Thursday's school board meeting. "We are going to have an overview of how we spend our resources."
Afterschool programs in 24 schools in jeopardy of shutting down after state money is redirected
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — It's after-school classrooms and summer programs where some of our most at-risk kids come to learn. But, more importantly, have a safe space when they're not in school. Rachel Strucko is the executive director of the SHINE after-school program. "We believe in it. It changes...
LVPC's new Allentown waterfront offices more secure, director says
The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission has occupied its new offices on the Lehigh River in Allentown, and it brought along 63 years of history. Executive Director Becky Bradley said the staff had to move 280 file cabinets as part of the office shift to 615 Waterfront Drive. Those files include the history since the planning organization was founded in 1961. It was then known as the Joint Planning Commission. The LVPC reviews developments and zoning changes in Northampton and Lehigh counties.
Pa. officials visit Allentown, highlight National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for this Saturday
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Pennsylvania state officials and members of law enforcement got together Wednesday in Allentown to promote the event. You are encouraged to drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at various locations. You can find drop-off locations near you at the U.S. Justice...
Allentown police chief explains how 'co-responders' help with mental health calls
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A special committee of Allentown City Council met Wednesday night to discuss the future implementation of a co-responder public safety model to address emergency calls which involve mental health issues. On March 20, council voted to establish a special committee to provide a framework for understanding,...
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