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Jason Addy/Lehigh Valley Public MediaThe Lehigh County District Attorney's Office on Friday announced charges against two unnamed juveniles in connection with the inferno that started Wednesday night. -
Jason Addy/Lehigh Valley Public MediaMore than two dozen people were displaced as the six-alarm blaze damaged seven rowhomes. But those numbers could've been much higher without crucial aid from other agencies, officials said.
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Dorney Park will soon build a new steel dive roller coaster at its park called Iron Menace, paying homage to the Lehigh Valley's industrial heritage. -
The National Weather Service rated the tornado as an EF-1 — the second-weakest on the scale. It hit the Midway Manor neighborhood of Allentown and crossed into Bethlehem briefly, according to a weather service statement.
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A pop-up health clinic in Allentown will offer free services Saturday and Sunday. No identification or prior paperwork is necessary.
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A new Sheetz at 2901 Lehigh St. is set to open on Saturday, Aug. 12. On the following Monday, Aug. 14, the store will host a grand opening event where customers can get free coffee and have a chance to win prizes.
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A National Weather Service survey team confirmed a tornado touched down in Allentown’s Midway Manor neighborhood Monday night on the east side, but the twister was unwarned.
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Planning officials granted conditional approval for Blackstone Structures' plans to build a new mixed-use complex with dozens of apartments at the former home of Gen. Harry Trexler.
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A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was justified when he shot at a 47-year-old Allentown man who allegedly drove at the trooper, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin.
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St. Luke’s University Health Network and the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley have partnered to create the Cultural & Linguistic Workforce Development Centers. Those eligible can enroll this fall in the programs.
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Neighbors in the Midway Manor neighborhood of Allentown reported seeing a twister as the storm tore through the city's East Side on Monday night. There were no reports of serious injuries, but property damage was extensive.
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Dominic Germano is selling a 50% stake in Telfair Inc., which owns MainGate Night Club and two other properties at the corner of 17th and Liberty streets in Allentown.
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A severe storm knocked out power to thousands in Lehigh County and sent Musikfest revelers searching for cover Monday night. As of 6 a.m. Tuesday, 16,000 customers have lost power.
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Some Lehigh Valley municipalities are dealing with a growing number of at-large, loose or abandoned animals. Salisbury Township is seeing a record-breaking year of dogs escaping from their homes.
