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allentown / wfmz

Fed Holds Rates Steady Ahead of Powell Transition

The Federal Reserve wrapped up what could be its last meeting under Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday, deciding to keep interest rates unchanged. The move was in line...

Published Apr 29, 2026, 2:55 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Traffic deaths in Pennsylvania drop to record low of 1,047

Pennsylvania recorded 1,047 traffic fatalities last year, the lowest total since the state began tracking crashes in 1928, PennDOT announced Wednesday. The agency called the decrease welcome but...

Published Apr 29, 2026, 2:33 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

REI discounts Brooks Launch 11 and Ghost 17 running shoes

REI is running one of its better sales on Brooks Running shoes this week, featuring the lightweight, fast-feeling Launch 11 and the cushier Ghost 17. Multiple colorways are...

Published Apr 29, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT

business / lvb

Regional brewers collaborate on 2.5% ABV beers

Philadelphia-based Soul Tone is collaborating with Pottstown’s Sly Fox Brewing and Lehigh Valley innovator Pivo Nova (owned by the Kester family) to roll out two 2.5% ABV beers...

Published Apr 29, 2026, 1:57 PM EDT