$3,000 Payments Could Be Coming — Here’s Why

Revived talks of $2,000 stimulus checks have renewed debate over larger payments intended to provide nationwide relief.

Published Aug 6, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

While talks of $2,000 stimulus checks have revved up once more, so, too, have other discussions surrounding payments that could provide financial relief to people nationwide.

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Warren Community College seeks meat‑processing plant to bolster NW N.J. agriculture

Warren Community College is seeking to build a new meat-processing facility in Warren County as part of an agriculture center aimed at strengthening northwest New Jersey’s farming sector...

Published Aug 6, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT

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Country artist’s net worth falls to -$10 million after losing lawsuit

A country artist’s net worth has fallen to negative $10 million after losing a lawsuit brought by a teen’s family. The verdict represents a significant financial setback for...

Published Aug 6, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT

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Are ‘mutant’ garden tomatoes safe to eat?

Late summer is peak tomato-ripening season for home gardeners. A variety of environmental, physiological or pest- and disease-related factors can cause strange bumps or deformations on tomato fruit,...

Published Aug 6, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT

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Easton organization plans renovation to expand education and homeless services

A local Easton organization that provides a range of community aid is planning a major renovation to expand its education and homeless services. Leaders say the project aims...