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Brian Myszkowski/LehighValleyNews.comThe Hooper House has been unoccupied for decades, and the city deemed it blighted in 2012. Officials are now trying to preserve the property, which once belonged to Continental Army Deputy Quartermaster General Robert Lettis Hooper, Jr. -
Stephanie Sigafoos/LehighValleyNews.comOfficials acknowledged Tuesday that the city lacks certified fire inspectors and does not have the staffing to meet key safety recommendations issued after February's Hotel Hampton fire.
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State Representative Robert Freeman joined officials from Northampton County and Easton to promote a transition to electric vehicles, which they say will yield substantial environmental, economic and health impacts. -
Incumbent Northampton County District attorney Terry Houck announced Monday he's no longer seeking reelection, all but assuring a former county judge will hold the office next year.
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ProJeCt of Easton CEO Janice D. Komisor will retire at the end of August, following 30 years focused on extending educational opportunities to those in poverty and need.
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Easton councilman-elect Frank Pintabone is hosting a rally on Sunday to help families and kids get ready to return to school, offering information, access to administrators and instructors, free supplies and fun activities.
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HangDog Outdoor Adventure opened its doors Friday, offering visitors plenty of adrenaline-rush inducing options throughout its massive 115-element obstacle center.
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Looking to let loose with a little climbing or ziplining? HangDog Outdoor Adventure in Easton has you covered, and they're opening this Friday.
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Easton City Councilwoman Taiba Sultana made her first appearance since her arrest for accusations of simple assault and harassment in a domestic violence case.
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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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Easton's annual Lebanese Heritage Days, hosted by Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, keeps Lebanese culture alive and shares it with the community, organizers said.
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Maria Montero, an Easton resident, is seeking the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, the incumbent Democrat, in the Lehigh Valley's 2024 congressional race.
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LEPOCO Peace Center organizes Lehigh Valley vigils in support of de-escalation.
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Sen. Lisa Boscola condemns the changes, calls process 'back-room assault on the Lehigh Valley."
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Northampton County recently shut down its work-release program; Lehigh County ended its over a year ago.
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Downtown Easton will continue to welcome its fans with outdoor markets and yummy treats.
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The threat does not appear to be credible, Easton school officials said.
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Individual school districts must now decide if their students will mask or not.
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The pieces of synthetic ice fit together like a jigsaw puzzle.
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Reform and conservative congregations merged earlier this year in a bid to strengthen as one.
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Most utilities will be raising electricity prices in December, according to the Pa. Public Utility Commission.
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Admission is free through the end of the year thanks to the Petrucci Family Foundation.
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According to NASA, there won’t be one like it for about 80 more years. It should be able to be seen from the Lehigh Valley.
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Economist says staffing shortages and supply chain issues are driving up prices.
