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Joe Paterno fan from Coopersburg leaves husband at home to pay her respects...
Linda Arnowitt is one of more than 1,000 who are now lined up for a public viewing. See PHOTOS. Express-Times Photo | NICK FALSONELinda Arnowitt, 59, of Coopersburg. Her husband, Bob Hosier, played...
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Wells Fargo economist tells Lehigh Valley business community economic...
'Everything I tell you is on the presumption Europe doesn’t blow up,' Economist Jay Bryson said at the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Courtesy PhotoWells Fargo global economist...
View ArticlePennsylvania teacher to sit with first lady at tonight's State of the Union...
The woman is among a group of teachers who said they would continue working if their long-struggling district ran out of money and was unable to make payroll. One of the teachers in a cash-strapped...
View ArticlePenn State faculty reject no-confidence vote for university's trustees
A motion calling for a special committee to investigate the trustees’ oversight also failed to garner sufficient support from the Faculty Senate, which met today. Penn State faculty members today...
View ArticleBill would cut Pennsylvania state representatives from 203 to 153
The idea's expected benefits include more efficient lawmaking and lower taxpayer costs, but critics say it lessens the clout of rural residents and reduces contact with constituents. A bill that would...
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Charlie Dent wants 'fresh ideas' from the president in tonight's State of the...
The State of Union Address is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Express-Times File PhotoU.S. Rep Charlie Dent, R-Lehigh ValleyU.S. Rep Charlie Dent wants President Barack Obama to present new ideas in his...
View ArticleJoe Paterno's sons discuss their father's last moments and his legacy
Watch Jay Paterno's interview with Matt Lauer on the 'Today' show. For all the comments about Joe Paterno from former players, colleagues, and people who never knew him, it was his sons who cleared...
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Barack Obama says American dream in peril, fast action needed in State of the...
Restoring a fair shot for all, the president said, is 'the defining issue of our time.' View full sizeAP PhotoPresident Barack Obama is applauded by Vice President Joe Biden, left, and House Speaker...
View ArticleBethlehem Area and Allentown school districts score big grants
The grants will fund after-school tutoring, enrichment and recreation activities. The Bethlehem Area School District has struggled this year to continue after- school tutoring and enrichment programs...
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Wells Fargo economist, Lehigh Valley experts say recovery will continue in 2012
But Jay Bryson tells local business people that European turmoil could derail any progress. Courtesy PhotoWells Fargo global economist Jay BrysonThe economic recovery will progress in 2012 assuming...
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Joe Paterno viewing draws residents from Bethlehem and beyond
A long trip and several hours of waiting in line was a small price to pay for the chance to say goodbye to their hero. Watch video Ed Hoffman saw Joe Paterno lead Penn State onto the football field...
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Joe Paterno's former players recall lessons learned, express anger at Penn...
Thousands converge on the University Park campus for Paterno's viewing. See PHOTOS. Watch video Ed Monaghan watched with disgust the night the Penn State University Board of Trustees fired football...
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Former Penn State player Mike Cerimele serves as honor guard at Joe Paterno...
The Allentown Central Catholic grad says Paterno's legacy is secure. See PHOTOS and watch VIDEO of the viewing. Watch video AP Photo | ALEX BRANDONMichael Cerimele, right, a member of the honor guard,...
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SEAL Team Six rescues two aid workers held in Somalia
The rescuers parachuted in under the cover of darkness, killed nine kidnappers and freed American Jessica Buchanan and Dane Poul Hagen Thisted. View full sizeAP File PhotosPoul Hagen Thisted, a Dane,...
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Day 2 of Joe Paterno farewell sees mourners lining the streets at Penn State...
A private funeral service follows another public viewing. Mourners streamed again this morning to the spot on the Penn State University campus where legendary coach Joe Paterno's casket rests.A second...
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Various opinions on gay marriage in New Jersey; cheating probe intensifies in...
Also, did President Barack Obama have one particular capitalist in mind on Tuesday night? View full sizeAP Photo | SAUL LOEBFormer U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords,D-Ariz., seen Tuesday night during...
View ArticleGreater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce recognizes business, employers
The awards were given this week at the chamber's annual luncheon forecasting the economy. The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce handed out the following awards Tuesday at its economic forecast...
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Joe Paterno's funeral procession begins through Penn State's University Park...
Thousands of students, alumni, teachers and former football players are lining the route through the University Park campus, past Beaver Stadium and into State College, Pa. See PHOTOS and VIDEO. Watch...
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Pennsylvania redistricting plan thrown out by state Supreme Court
The plan the court threw out was opposed by Senate Democrats. View full sizeAP File Photo | BRADLEY C. BOWERThe Pennsylvania House of Representatives can't move forward with the new districts just...
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Penn State students from Lehigh Valley balance classes with paying respects...
A Penn State student from Palmer Township said she had to put a lot of thought into scheduling the events around her workload and classes, which were not canceled in the wake of Paterno's death. The...
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