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The county’s legal department urged commissioners to wait until their next meeting to ensure any changes to the bill could be properly advertised, as required by Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act.

The Christmastime tradition features a mix of modern and classic choreography at the State Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Widespread heavy rains moved out of the Lehigh Valley early Wednesday, with the storm expected to bring a wintry mix across New England and the interior Northeast on the day before Thanksgiving.

Bethlehem City Council allocated nearly $90,000 in American Rescue Plan money to hire a consulting firm to complete a feasibility study for a potential community center. That analysis should take seven to eight months.

In an effort to ensure drivers in the Lehigh Valley abide by speed limits and remain mindful of not being distracted, Pennsylvania State Police plan to step up enforcement from Wednesday through Sunday in this Thanksgiving holiday period.

Dave Goddess Group will play songs from its new album, "Back in Business," and other from his past, at an "unplugged" show by his Dave Goddess Group at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24 at Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. 4th St., Bethlehem. Tickets remain available at $20.50 advance and $25.50 day of show at www.godfreydaniels.org.

Easton City Council finalized its 2024 budget, holding the line on taxes but with increases in garbage and parking fees.

By a 4-1 vote, the Northampton County Election Commission certified the Nov. 7 election results, despite widespread problems with its voting machines.

Staff at New Bethany in Bethlehem have been working around the clock, sometimes losing sleep, making sure every family has what they need for Thanksgiving.

Lehigh Valley Zoo will welcome red pandas in 2024 as part of its effort to introduce new species to the zoo.