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Gracedale is central to Democrats' county executive primary race

Gracedale

The three Democratic candidates looking to be the next Northampton County Executive said the biggest issue may be the county's nursing home, Gracedale.

Pickleball, Paneras and part-time crossing guards win approval in Lower Macungie

Lower Macungie Commissioners Meeting

Paneras and pickleball got approvals Thursday night from Lower Macungie commissioners, who also began the process to hire crossing guards for Willow Lane Elementary School and briefly debated whether holding afternoon committee meetings stifles public participation.

Gracedale is central to Democrats' county executive primary race

Gracedale

The three Democratic candidates looking to be the next Northampton County Executive said the biggest issue may be the county's nursing home, Gracedale.

Councilwoman Mota released from Venezuela hospital

Allentown City Councilwoman Cynthia Mota has been released from a hospital in Venezuela, Mayor Ed Pawlowski said Friday.

Allentown's water/sewer lease debate should end with Thursday vote

The controversial 50-year-lease was the sole topic of a Monday night City Council committee-of-a-whole meeting that lasted four-and-a-half hours.

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Woman clubs boyfriend with piece of wood, police say

A woman injured her boyfriend when she conked him on the head with a piece of wood, officials said.

Woman steals jewelry from store, found in shop next door, police say

A woman who stole jewelry from a store was arrested after being spotted by a store employee in a shop next door, officials said.

Woman in trouble even though she returned some stolen money, police say

A woman is in trouble with the law even though she gave back some of the money she stole more than two months ago, officials said.

Bernville parade, service to honor heroes past, present

2011 Bernville Memorial Day parade

The Bernville community in Berks County will pay tribute to the nation's military heroes past and present on Memorial Day.

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