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July 4th in Philly: Ben Franklin Parkway shuts down due to weather

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, Chester, and Berks counties until 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4. At 8:45 p.m., Independence Mall concertgoers were asked to evacuate amid the severe weather alert.
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Fourth of July severe weather knocks out power to thousands in Lehigh, Berks counties

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Nature brought its own fireworks this Fourth of July weekend. Lightning flashed over the mountains Saturday night just as Allentown's fireworks show was getting underway at Cedar Beach Park. While spectators were forced to clear out of the park to stay safe, the display still went on as planned.
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Steak Lovers Across Pennsylvania Say The Prime Rib At This Cozy Restaurant Is Worth...

Tucked away in Telford, Pennsylvania, the Rising Sun Inn has been quietly winning over steak lovers one plate at a time. This historic 18th-century inn and tavern serves up hearty American cooking that keeps guests driving from across the state just for a taste. The star of the show? A...
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This Old-Fashioned Pennsylvania Candy Store Brings Back Sweet Childhood Memories From The Moment You...

Tucked along Hamilton Boulevard in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, The Shoppes Of Premise Maid is the kind of place that makes you feel like a kid again the second you step inside. The sweet smell of chocolate fills the air, colorful displays catch your eye, and a warm, storybook atmosphere wraps around you like a cozy hu
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PA Man Gets 7 Years for Flooding NJ With 47 Untraceable Ghost Guns

A Lehigh Valley man has been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking dozens of ghost guns into the Garden State.
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Community mourns death of Aquashicola Fire Chief William “Billy” George

LOWER TOWAMENSING TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The community is coming together to honor a fallen member of a fire company in Carbon County. The Lehigh and Carbon County coroners confirmed that Aquashicola Fire Chief William "Billy" George died Friday night. A procession for George was scheduled to begin at 5:30...
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E-Bike Battery Explodes Inside Pennsylvania Home and Family Jumps From Second Floor Window to...

Charging E-Bike Blasts Sparks Across the Living Room and Sets Couch on Fire in Bristol Township On the morning of […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
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Alternative celebration planned for Glenside’s 4th of July parade due to high temps

The Greater Glenside Patriotic Association (GGPA) announced at approximately 5:30pm today that last-minute adjustments have been made to the 123rd Glenside 4th of July Parade. On Monday, Montgomery County announced a “Code Red” Hot Weather Health Warning through Saturday. Tomorrow’s forecast has held through the week:
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RED, WHITE, BLUE AND YOU: LehighValley250 has events from July 4 and beyond for...

That may take you awhile to learn how to pronounce. Perhaps by the end of the year, after we’ve attended many Semiquincentennial events, we will be able to say it. LehighValley250 is marking the United States’ Semiquincentennial, which celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence,
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History’s Headlines: Local woman uncovers family ties to Revolutionary times

Valerie Snyder of Northampton is not directly related to Peter Rhoads (1737-1814), the patriot leader who first proclaimed the Declaration of Independence in Allentown on July 8, 1776. But her late husband was. And as a passionate genealogist she got him involved in the pursuit of his roots. Asked how she did so, she s

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