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Should Bethlehem Area schools fund universal free lunch? How budget math is complicating the debate
Local clergy and political organizers have pushed universal free lunch onto the Bethlehem Area school board’s agenda, but the district’s latest budget projections include an $11.7 million deficit and the board is focused on the cost-cutting needed to reach a balanced budget by June.
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Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro raised $10 million in first three months of 2026
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro raised $10 million in the first three months of 2026, his campaign announced Thursday, adding to an already formidable war chest as he seeks reelection.
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Lehigh Valley baseball’s Fine 9: No unbeatens remain after top teams struggled in nonleague games
Palmerton's Cameron Pengelly earned player of the week honors after tossing a no-hitter with 15 strikeouts
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From Dashboard Confessional to Juvenile, here are the top acts in the Lehigh Valley this April
Dashboard Confessional, Juvenile and The Temptations are among the top acts playing the Lehigh Valley in April.
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Construction on Third Street in Bethlehem | PHOTOS
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Opinion: Think journalism is inaccurate, biased or sensational? Tell us how to improve
The Society of Professional Journalists, the country’s oldest journalism organization, has launched a survey and...
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‘Deep’ sinkhole closes major road in Northampton County
A "deep sinkhole" is closing a major road in Northampton County.
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What type of mattress is the firmest?
Firmness varies, depending on the design and construction of the mattress, so there isn't just...
Business
Checking a bag on United Airlines now costs $10 more as jet fuel costs soar
Airlines say rising crude oil prices are pushing up costs.
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Shapiro, other Democratic officials sue Trump admin over mail voting executive order
The lawsuit says Trump’s order violates the U.S. Constitution by usurping the states’ power to...
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Orcas never seen before in Seattle delight whale watchers with a visit
The three weren’t in any catalogs of local whales.
Allentown
Pro wrestling returning to Allentown Fairgrounds for first time in decades
Professional wrestling returns to the Allentown Fair this summer for the first time in decades.
Bethlehem Area
Bus service adds stops in Lehigh Valley on route to New York
The company said the service, which operates Fridays, weekends and holidays, is designed to offer...