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Published: Dec 03 2012 07:00:00 PM EST Updated On: Dec 04 2012 01:27:08 PM EST

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22,737 pounds of beef recalled on E. coli fears

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The United States Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Tuesday that 22,737 pounds of ground beef products are being recalled on fears that they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

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Chase Utley to make rehab start with Fightin Phils in Reading

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Phillies fans will get an up-close look at one of the team's star players Wednesday night.
School district votes to eliminate 43 positions

The Easton Area School Board approved the elimination of 43 positions, 19 of which are teachers, during Tuesday night’s meeting.
New proposal waters down liquor privatization plan

Gov. Tom Corbett wants to get Pennsylvania out of the booze business, but his privatization plan is on life support.
Stabbing outside Pottstown club

Police in Montgomery County are investigating a stabbing.
City council backs state grant for charter school despite educators' misgivings

Opponents of a $3 million state grant for a new charter school in Bethlehem came up short Tuesday night in an effort to have city council back off in helping the school get the money.
Maple syrup used to vandalize church

Police are asking for the public's help in tracking down the people who vandalized a Roman Catholic church in Chester County.
Fire damage at Timet Corp. tops $3 million, officials say

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An explosive 3-alarm fire at a metal manufacturing company in Berks County caused $3.5 million worth of damage, a state police fire marshal said Tuesday.
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Penn State scandal defendants lose second appeal

Two former Penn State administrators have lost another round in court.
Life Lessons: Summer jobs for teens

It's June and your teenager has been on that same spot on the couch since the last day of school.

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HS students invited to spend summer morning at PSU Berks

High school students who will be seniors this fall and their families are invited to attend Penn State Berks' "Spend a Summer Morning" program.

School district votes to eliminate 43 positions

The Easton Area School Board approved the elimination of 43 positions, 19 of which are teachers, during Tuesday night’s meeting.

City council backs state grant for charter school despite educators' misgivings

Opponents of a $3 million state grant for a new charter school in Bethlehem came up short Tuesday night in an effort to have city council back off in helping the school get the money.

Parkland will pass a 1.92 percent tax increase next week

Residents of the Parkland School District can expect a 1.92 percent increase in their 2013-14 school taxes.

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