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United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley names David Lewis as new president
Lewis has been serving as acting president since May. David Lewis has been named president of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, the nonprofit announced today.Courtesy Photo The United Way...
View Article'Borgata Babes' can be forced to keep weight in check, court rules - PM news...
Also, several homes are damaged by a 'gustnado.' 'Borgata Babes' lose suit over weight bias [pressofatlanticcity.com]Strip club owners claim lap dances are classic ‘American theater’...
View ArticleLehigh Valley court officials don't anticipate granting same-sex marriage...
Licenses issued in Norristown, Montgomery County, believed to be first in the state At least five same-sex couples obtained marriage licenses today in a suburban Philadelphia county that is defying a...
View ArticleHuge hacking and data breach scheme to be detailed today in New Jersey
It will be the biggest case ever prosecuted in the United States. the U.S. attorney in New Jersey reports. The U.S. attorney in New Jersey is set to announce indictments in what he calls the largest...
View ArticleSearch for missing boater in Beltzville Lake enters fourth day
There will come a time when the search will be suspended but that time has yet to arrive, a Carbon County official said. The search was to continue this morning for a boater who went missing about 6...
View ArticleFour Russians, one Ukrainian charged in New Jersey in huge credit-card...
Victims include the Nasdaq, 7-Eleven Inc., JCPenney Co., the New England supermarket chain Hannaford Brothers Co., JetBlue, Heartland Payment Systems Inc., one of the world's largest credit and debit...
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Five Americans hurt as Spanish train crash kills 80 people
The train was going far too fast heading into a curve, authorities report. See VIDEO of the crash. View full sizeRail personnel and firefighters inspect derailed cars today at the site of a train...
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Lafayette, Lehigh break Forbes Top 100 colleges list
Lafayette College and Lehigh University make the list this year. View full sizeStudents, family and friends gathered this spring during a windy graduation ceremony at Lafayette College in Easton....
View ArticlePot smoking could permanently damage teens' brains, study finds - PM news links
Also, Anthony Weiner, the New York mayoral hopeful, admits to more indiscretions. Marijuana use among teens may cause permanent brain damage, study finds [nj.com] Taxpayers paying the price for Gov....
View ArticleMobile app privacy guidelines finalized by advocates, industry
The plan will likely provide a brief, easy-to-read snapshot of an app's privacy policies. A group of industry lobbyists and privacy rights advocates voiced support Thursday for new voluntary...
View ArticleBeltzville Lake search for missing boater is called off, official says
With resources dwindling and the area of interest searched, the recovery operation is put on hold, the Carbon County official says. The search for the body of a missing boater in Beltzville Lake has...
View ArticleAriel Castro pleads guilty to holding women captive in Cleveland, other crimes
The 53-year-old avoids the death penalty -- there is a murder charge involving a miscarriage a caused -- and will be sentenced to life without parole plus 1,000 years. The Cleveland man accused of...
View ArticleLincoln Memorial vandalized with green paint (with social media reaction)
WASHINGTON - The Lincoln Memorial has been temporarily closed after someone splattered a splash of green paint on the statue. The apparent vandalism was discovered around 1:30 a.m. Friday on the...
View ArticleSays Trayvon Martin's mother: 'Please use my tragedy' - PM news links
Also, San Diego's mayor says he's headed to therapy after harassment allegations. Trayvon Martin's mother speaks of her grief [philly.com]San Diego mayor to get therapy amid scandal [sfgate.com] Chris...
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Have you seen these people? - fugitives of the week, July 27, 2013
Prosecutors in Northampton and Warren counties are looking for these fugitives. Doreen Venturella and George R. Harden III Northampton County authorities seek George R. Harden III Warren County...
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Hope Township mother, son to urge Gov. Christie to sign kids' access to...
The new bill would not just limit the recommendation requirement for minors to one but also pave the way for state dispensaries to grow a variety of strands of marijuana, some of which might be edible...
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People in Business, July 28, 2013
A weekly roundup of business awards, promotions and recognitions. Steven M. ShermettaCourtesy Photo Steven M. Shermetta joined the Lehigh Valley Financial Group in Upper Saucon Township as a financial...
View ArticleBobcats could be making a comeback in New Jersey, wildlife expert says
A Boonton man was in his yard recently when he saw a large cat emerge from behind a tree. A state wildlife expert says a recent bobcat sighting is more evidence that the endangered animal may be...
View ArticleFlood advisories in effect across region
Storms could bring wind gusts up to 30 mph. The National Weather Service has issued flood advisories for eastern Northampton County and Warren and Hunterdon counties until 6:15 tonight. According to...
View ArticleNew flu vaccine offers extra protection, but it's not for everyone
This is the first year for availability of what is called a quadrivalent flu vaccine, which protects against four strains instead of the three covered for the past 35 years. Take a POLL. A new flu...
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