$24.45M in state RACP grants awarded to Lehigh, Northampton counties

State Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants will fund infrastructure at Lehigh Valley International Airport, redevelopment of the former Lehigh Valley Dairy site, and upgrades to schools and community facilities.

Published Jul 17, 2026, 11:23 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Pennsylvania officials on Thursday announced $24,450,000 in grants for projects in Lehigh and Northampton counties, part of statewide awards from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program.

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Neighbor cuts down longtime trees along shared property line

A homeowner reports that her next-door neighbor recently cut down several tall, graceful trees that had stood along their shared property line long before either bought their homes....

Published Jul 19, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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Harmful algal blooms in Pennsylvania: what to know for people and pets

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can appear any time of year but are most common in late summer and early fall. Laboratory testing is needed to determine whether discolored...

Published Jul 19, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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Argentina can become third nation to win back-to-back World Cups

Argentina has a chance Sunday to become just the third country to win back-to-back men’s World Cup titles. Lionel Messi will lead Argentina against Spain, which features teenage...

Published Jul 19, 2026, 6:57 AM EDT

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Where to watch the Belgian Grand Prix — Apple TV+ stream, race time

Formula 1 leader Kimi Antonelli will start on pole at the Belgian Grand Prix as he pursues his sixth win of the season. The race is scheduled to...

Published Jul 19, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT

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Federal government replaces slavery exhibit at Washington’s Philadelphia home

On Wednesday, the Trump administration replaced an exhibit on slavery at the site of President George Washington’s home in Philadelphia. Historians criticized the revised exhibit, saying it whitewashes...

Published Jul 19, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT

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Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo and wife file for divorce nearly two months after he came out as gay

Caleb Shomo, 33, the frontman of metalcore band Beartooth, and his wife Fleur Shomo have filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court, according to Page Six. The...