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Right thing to do: Lehigh Valley general store closing

After years of trying to continue his father’s work, a Lehigh Valley general store owner will close his business this spring. Mom & Pop’s General Store will close at the end of April at the Palmer Park Mall in Palmer Township, owner Jeff Longenbach Jr. said. An electrician and landlord, Longenbach helped his father...
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Pennsylvania vision testing firm to pay $14.25M in Medicare fraud settlement over unapproved device...

NEWARK, N.J. – Diopsys, Inc., a medical device manufacturer based in Middletown, Pennsylvania, will pay up to $14.25 million to resolve allegations…
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Pennsylvania’s nursing homes will not survive without Medicaid

We do not have the beds, workers, and training needed to care for Pennsylvanians in the immediate future.
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Fetterman, McCormick event on Saturday canceled due to ‘unforeseen logistical issue’

A controversial event on Saturday that was supposed to feature Sen. Dave McCormick and Sen. John Fetterman and their wives talking about the power of mentorship, has been canceled at the last minute due to an “unforeseen logistical issue,” according to an email sent out to people who purchased tickets.
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Gov. Shapiro proposes $15 minimum wage, IUP students react

Gov. Josh Shapiro D-Pa. stated that Pennsylvania is falling behind in the competitive workforce compared to other states due to its low minimum wage. Shapiro announced his plan to raise the state’s minimum wage for the first time in 16 years during his budget address in Harrisburg, PA on Feb. 4.
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Two Philadelphia Restaurants Cited for Major Health Code Violations

The Office of Food Protection of the Philadelphia Department of Health conducted a health inspection on March 27, 2025. Two restaurants, a coffee shop, and a bakery were found to have multiple repeated and new violations. As per the Philadelphia Health Code, the restaurants are required to correct the listed...
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Pardee falls into sinkhole, investigation underway

Kirby House residents flooded the Public Danger emergency number with reports of deep unease and anxiety on Thursday. Something was terribly wrong when they stepped outside to the Quad, but they couldn’t quite put a finger on what. “I haven’t been this freaked out since someone bled out all...
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Former Allentown police officer facing new rape charges

A former Allentown police officer is facing new charges. Jason Michael Krasley is now accused of rape and sexual assault. The allegations were made by two women, who claim Krasley raped them at various times in 2012, 2013 and 2018. Krasley was already charged with felony rape and was accused of stealing money during...
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Hot chicken restaurant set to open next month near Quakertown

RICHLAND TWP., Pa – A rapidly expanding restaurant chain will soon heat up the upper Bucks County dining scene. A location of Dave’s Hot Chicken, a fast-casual chain specializing in jumbo hot chicken tenders and sliders, will hold a grand opening on April 18 at 218 N. West End Blvd. in Richland Township, according to...
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Then and Now: Remembering Dean’s Photo-Cam

Seated in a corner of the local Starbucks, Dean Shaffer talks shutter speeds, lenses and camera types as he sips his coffee. Dean, who has worn many hats, shares his knowledge with all the confidence of a professional who has spent decades in the photography business. Although his camera repair...

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