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Lower Macungie Commissioners Approve Hardt Preserve Development

A proposed 26-home residential development along Indian Creek Road received approval from the Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners on Nov. 5 despite concerns raised by residents and one commissioner. The Hardt Preserve land development plan calls for the construction of 26 single-family homes at 4103 Indian Creek Road, near...

Lower Macungie Township, PA · 15h

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Dusty shelves, pest activity, and other Lehigh County restaurant inspections for Nov. 2-8

The state inspected the following food establishments in Lehigh County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture produces retail food inspection...

Lehigh County, PA · 2d

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Penn State Health to close Downtown Reading campus, transition most services to other Berks County locations

READING, Pa. - Penn State Health plans to close its Downtown Reading campus and transition most of its services to other Berks County locations by 2027, the health system told 69 News on Tuesday. With the exception of dental services, Penn State Health will continue offering all of its health...

Reading, PA · 2d

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The Funky Little Pennsylvania Town That Feels Like Stepping Into A Vintage Movie Set

Somewhere in the Pocono Mountains, tucked between two green ridgelines like a secret someone forgot to keep, sits Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, a town so impossibly charming it almost doesn’t seem real. If you’ve never been, you’re missing out on one of the most visually stunning, historically rich, and genuinely...

Jim Thorpe, PA · 3d

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Street paving begins after Coplay sinkhole forces two families from home

COPLAY, Pa. — Crews began paving a street where a water main break and sinkhole forced two families out of a twin home in Coplay. Northampton Borough Municipal Authority General Manager Steve Kerbacher said crews are paving South 4th Street Tuesday, with the goal of finishing the work by the end of the day.

Coplay, PA · 2d

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Allentown planners OK project changes for downtown Thomas Jefferson medical college

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Allentown Planning Commission approved an amendment to an approved redevelopment plan involving a medical school at the former Merchants National Bank building Tuesday afternoon at City Hall. The applicant, City Center Group Development, wants to officially establish an educational or college use at 702 Hamilton St....

Allentown, PA · 2d

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Bucks County Couple Turns Derelict 1800s Barn Into a Dream Home

When Erna Akuginow and Geoff Haines-Stiles bought a six-acre property in Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania, in 2017, the lot came with a stone farmhouse dating to about 1780 and a rundown barn bearing reminders of its past animal inhabitants. Most buyers would have gravitated toward the move-in-ready farmhouse. The couple, instead, set their sights on the derelict barn next door.

Bucks County, PA · 2d

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Wyomissing eyes 60% property tax hike in proposed 2027 budget

WYOMISSING, Pa. – It took the mayor’s vote to make it happen, but Wyomissing Borough will advertise a proposed 2027 general operating budget with a 60% tax increase. Wyomissing Borough Council was divided on advertising the proposed $31 million budget by a 3-3 vote Tuesday night. Mayor Frederick Levering was then required to vote to break the tie.

Wyomissing, PA · 2d

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Allentown City Council forwards changes to ‘workforce housing,’ rental inspection fees

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council voted Wednesday to forward a proposed bill to promote the development of workforce affordable housing. The amendment to the city code adds a chapter on “workforce housing” and establishes affordability requirements for certain multifamily rental housing developments. Such developments involve 10...

Allentown, PA · 1d

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Stretch of I-81 in Schuylkill County reopen after crash

SCHUYLKILL CO. (WOLF) — UPDATE: PennDOT reports all lanes of I-81 have reopened. Interstate 81 was closed in both directions in Schuylkill County on Monday following a multi-vehicle crash that prompted a request for a medical helicopter. The crash occurred around 11:15 a.m. between the Frackville and Mahanoy City...

Schuylkill County, PA · 3d

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Wyomissing Borough Council considers new zoning rules for Berkshire Mall, nearby properties to give developers more flexibility

WYOMISSING, Pa. — There’s still no plan for what might replace the Berkshire Mall. But at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wyomissing Borough Council will look at what could happen across the area. If a developer wanted to build something different at the mall, what could go in its place?...

Wyomissing, PA · 2d

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Holiday tree to be lit in Reading, Holiday Parade planned for later this month

READING, Pa. - More signs of the holiday season are popping up in downtown Reading. Tuesday morning public works crews started building the Holiday Tree at Fifth and Penn streets. A tree lighting ceremony is planned for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, with holiday performances and appearances by Mayor Eddie...

Reading, PA · 2d

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Lehigh County considers suing social media companies over alleged harm to youth

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners retained a law firm to file claims against various social media companies on the county's behalf Tuesday night at administration building. The deal, with Kline & Specter P.C., will "investigate, research and file its claims" against various platforms including but...

Lehigh County, PA · 2d

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Berks County Veterans Affairs | County Connection

An overview of the Veterans Affairs Department – including the newest inductees to the Berks County Military Hall of Fame, the Guitars for Vets success story, Second Annual Vetsgiving program, and the news that Berks County Veterans Affairs has achieved the #1 status in all of Pennsylvania for disability compensation and pensions.

Berks County, PA · 3d

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Christmas comes early in Bethlehem as setup for the iconic holiday market begins

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Bethlehem begins preparations for this year’s Christkindlmarkt, which opens this Friday. Featuring a wide variety of artisan vendors, festive treats, family activities, and seasonal charm, the holiday market at SteelStacks is one of the largest and most-attended in the nation each winter.

Bethlehem, PA · 1d

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5 Best Spots for Brunch in Bucks County

When you want a break from your routine, why not head to Bucks County and enjoy a delicious brunch? Several dining establishments rank among the best brunch spots. Read more about them below. Your table awaits!. Heirloom. Heirloom in Doylestown is noted for its farm-to-table approach, rotating seasonal menu, and...

Bucks County, PA · 2d

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The coolest blocks in Allentown are not a matter of luck

Taryn Johnson is a graduate student in the Environmental Policy Master's Program at Lehigh University. The coolest blocks in Allentown are not a matter of luck. In the hot summer months, surfaces in parts of Allentown can reach over 100 degrees. However, across town, where there is more tree cover, it is noticeably cooler, with differences up to 11.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The difference is not based on luck, but the legacy of choices about where trees are planted, and where they are not.

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In person voting a viable option

“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision,” Abraham Lincoln once said. That simple statement summarizes why Election Day is still important and why voting still matters. The 2026 election is one for the books. Though many voters opted for mail in voting, many others chose to show...

New Tripoli, PA · 13h

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Bethlehem Emergency Shelter opens for the season, nearly reaching capacity

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Since 2017, the Bethlehem Emergency Shelter has been offering more than just a place to sleep for people who need it. "Overnight sheltering, hot meals. We invite service providers inside the building while the guests are in house, and showers," said Brian Sweeney, Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering executive director.

Bethlehem, PA · 1d

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Pennsylvania Buc-ee’s rumor: The viral letter that wasn’t

Pennsylvania’s Buc-ee’s rumors have something in common with the California sign that appeared to be a prank: the excitement got ahead of the evidence. In Pennsylvania’s case, a letter that…

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