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Jan. 6 panel sets contempt vote for ex-DOJ lawyer tied to Pa. congressman

Jeffrey Clark refused to answer questions during a deposition last month. Read more

Bandits burst into Hamilton Crossings beauty store, steal $20,000 in merchandise

Police say five masked men entered the Lower Macungie Township store and fled in under a minute. Read more

Mask mandate for Pa. schools remains for now, high court rules

Without today's ruling by the state Supreme Court, the mask mandate would have ended Saturday. Read more

Omicron is not here yet, so no need for anything ‘draconian,’ Wolf says

Gov. Tom Wolf says there are no plans to implement restrictions. Read more

Energy prices set to spike as Lehigh Valley braces for winter

The combination of supply constraints and the winter season is pushing energy prices up. Read more

In Valley visit, Josh Shapiro advocates more funding to battle drug addiction

The number of drug overdoses in Pennsylvania has skyrocketed since the beginning of the pandemic. Read more

Pa. highways among worst in the nation, report says

The state ranks near the bottom despite having the 2nd-highest gas tax in the country. Read more

Kelsea Ballerini to ‘define the soul’ of her genre at Musikfest 2022

Ballerini's headline performance is planned for Aug. 11 at the Wind Creek Steel Stage. Read more

Pa. ports trace supply chain issues to long-term problems

Solutions include better roads and more full-time jobs. Read more

Newly-merged Easton synagogues celebrate Hanukkah together for 1st time

Reform and conservative congregations merged earlier this year in a bid to strengthen as one. Read more

Masks optional in Nazareth Area School District as board removes mandate

Masks are now only required for students and staff on school district transportation. Read more

Asians, white people fare best in Pa. health care system, study says

A new study says Asians and white people fare better than Latino and Black people in terms of access to health care. Read more

Redistricting advocates lay out options to redraw boundaries

Redistricting maps must be completed by Jan. 24 to be included in the May primary election. Read more

How a Lehigh Valley program will give over 9,000 kids presents this holiday season

The Holiday Hope Chest boxes include toys, toiletries and other essentials. Read more

As energy prices climb, Pennsylvanians urged to review utility options

Most utilities will be raising electricity prices in December, according to the Pa. Public Utility Commission. Read more

A Pa. lawmaker hasn't become governor in 70 years. Jake Corman hopes to change that

The former Senate majority leader has served more than 20 years in the Legislature. Read more

How will you spend Thanksgiving? We asked folks around the Lehigh Valley

Whether traditions are old or new, our reporter finds gratitude is the theme. Read more

Charities say donations are up this holiday season -- but so is the demand

New Bethany Ministries will distribute meals at curbside on Thanksgiving Day. Read more

Data security firm will be paid $270,000 to conduct Pa. election investigation

The firm Envoy Sage will focus on the 2020 presidential election and the May 2020 primary. Read more

Drew Crompton concedes Commonwealth Court race after recount

Democrat Lori Dumas will become the 1st person of color on the 10-member court. Read more

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