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Harris and Trump set sights on Pennsylvania in final push before Election Day
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Harris and Trump set sights on Pennsylvania in final push before Election Day

  • 44 mins ago

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump closed out this year’s presidential race with a fierce battle for Pennsylvania on Monday, making their final pitch to voters across a state that could prove deci…

Whitehall discusses creation of committee to preserve open space

Whitehall discusses creation of committee to preserve open space

  • Samantha Garcia
  • 5 hrs ago

Officials in Whitehall Township discussed the creation of a committee that would look into environmental preservation and criteria of open land property use. 

1:39
Mural unveiled in Allentown to encourage, inspire people to vote

Mural unveiled in Allentown to encourage, inspire people to vote

  • Rick Holmes
  • 6 hrs ago

The work of art is located in the 100 block of 7th Street in downtown Allentown.

2:13
Brush fire on Blue Mountain 25% contained after 577 acres burned

Brush fire on Blue Mountain 25% contained after 577 acres burned

  • Jack Reinhard
  • 7 hrs ago

A brush fire that started Saturday on Blue Mountain in Lehigh Township has now burned 577 acres, officials say, and it continues to burn.

Bethlehem Township OKs Wawa liquor license transfer

Bethlehem Township OKs Wawa liquor license transfer

  • Steve Althouse
  • 7 hrs ago

A recently opened Wawa on Nazareth Pike could soon be getting a liquor license.

Hellertown considers options for 2025 budget deficit

Hellertown considers options for 2025 budget deficit

  • Kat Schneider
  • 8 hrs ago

Hellertown Borough Council discussed costs for sanitation and recycling services, police department hires and its fire tax as it prepares a preliminary budget.

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‘Finest flavors’: New Lehigh Valley restaurant blends Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes

‘Finest flavors’: New Lehigh Valley restaurant blends Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes

  • Ryan Kneller
  • 8 hrs ago

The renovated building previously housed a Lafayette Ambassador Bank branch.

2:57
Kamala Harris visits Allentown, speaks at rally in Muhlenberg College

Kamala Harris visits Allentown, speaks at rally in Muhlenberg College

  • Bo Koltnow
  • 10 hrs ago

The race is tied in Pennsylvania.

1:50
International journalists visit Lafayette to learn about Lehigh Valley's importance in presidential election

International journalists visit Lafayette to learn about Lehigh Valley's importance in presidential election

  • Priscilla Liguori
  • 10 hrs ago

The goal is to teach journalists about U.S. politics so they have an understanding of how things work when they're reporting from their home countries.

2:17
Supporters, demonstrators speak out, as Harris visits Muhlenberg College

Supporters, demonstrators speak out, as Harris visits Muhlenberg College

  • Rob Manch
  • 10 hrs ago

Outside Kamala Harris' rally at Muhlenberg College Monday, thousands of people started lining up around 6 a.m.

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DCNR urges compliance with burn bans amidst Blue Mountain brush fire

DCNR urges compliance with burn bans amidst Blue Mountain brush fire

  • Jack Reinhard
  • 11 hrs ago

Bob Kurilla with DCNR said a large Blue Mountain brush fire that started Saturday afternoon will burn for days.

1:46
Donations pour in for first responders fighting Blue Mountain fire

Donations pour in for first responders fighting Blue Mountain fire

  • Justin Backover
  • 11 hrs ago

There have been so many donations, the fire company put up a post Sunday night telling people they are completely stocked.

2:27
All eyes on Pennsylvania on final campaign day. But why?

All eyes on Pennsylvania on final campaign day. But why?

  • Blakely McHugh
  • 15 hrs ago

If you look at the voting history of the counties in our region you'll see many of them have swung back and forth between voting for Democratic and Republican candidates.

2:14
Fire crews continue to battle NorCo brush fire, just the latest in series of burns amid dry, windy weather

Fire crews continue to battle NorCo brush fire, just the latest in series of burns amid dry, windy weather

  • Rose Itzcovitz
  • 16 hrs ago

Crews have been battling brush fires across our region since Friday. 

Bethlehem destination in running for USA TODAY 'Best Holiday Market'

Bethlehem destination in running for USA TODAY 'Best Holiday Market'

  • 69 News
  • 16 hrs ago

Voting for the contest begins Monday and will continue until December 2 at 11:59 p.m.

More households buy Freshpet, third quarter results jump

More households buy Freshpet, third quarter results jump

  • Gregory Purcell
  • 16 hrs ago

The pet food maker reported better than expected results for the third quarter and Wall Street barked its approval.

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Family behind popular Lehigh Valley restaurant announces opening date for Italian market

Family behind popular Lehigh Valley restaurant announces opening date for Italian market

  • Ryan Kneller
  • 17 hrs ago

At Assante Italian Market, individuals will be able to shop a wide assortment of dry and fresh pastas, snacks and sweets.

WFMZ, Lehigh Valley Phantoms to host coat drive for Salvation Army

WFMZ, Lehigh Valley Phantoms to host coat drive for Salvation Army

  • Melanie Falcon
  • 18 hrs ago

Donate new or gently used coats to help keep people in our community warm.

LC coroner searching for next-of-kin for N. Whitehall man

LC coroner searching for next-of-kin for N. Whitehall man

  • 69 News
  • 20 hrs ago

The Lehigh County Coroner's Office is asking for help finding the family of a man from North Whitehall Township. 

4:58
The Latest: Trump and Harris visit our area for final campaign events

The Latest: Trump and Harris visit our area for final campaign events

  • 69 News, Tom Rader, Rob Manch
  • 20 hrs ago

Both Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are scheduled to hold events Monday in our area just one day before election day. 

0:27
Police departments face off in 4th annual Turkey Bowl flag football game

Police departments face off in 4th annual Turkey Bowl flag football game

  • 69 News
  • Nov 3, 2024

A battle of departments went down in Bethlehem on Sunday.

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  • Sunrise: 06:37:43 AM
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Today

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Tomorrow

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  • Brush fire on Blue Mountain 25% contained after 577 acres burned
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  • DCNR urges compliance with burn bans amidst Blue Mountain brush fire
  • Blue Mountain fire spreads to 150 acres in Lehigh Township
  • Bethlehem Township OKs Wawa liquor license transfer
  • Supporters, demonstrators speak out, as Harris visits Muhlenberg College
  • Fire crews continue to battle NorCo brush fire, just the latest in series of burns amid dry, windy weather
  • The Latest: Trump and Harris visit our area for final campaign events
  • Blue Mountain fire spreads to more than 100 acres (UPDATED)
  • Blue Mountain brush fire rages in Northampton County, expected to burn for days

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