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More people in the United States are choosing cremation to avoid high traditional burial expenses as prices of goods across the economy rise.
Published Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
It’s not news to say that the prices of goods — from oil to groceries to technology — have gone up.
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The Associated Press obtained anonymized individual records for 4.5 million people released at the Mexican border and analyzed ZIP codes, nationalities and other characteristics. The analysis sheds light...
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Late country music icon Dolly Parton’s effort to get books to children is being celebrated with corn mazes nationwide. At least one Pennsylvania farm has joined the initiative,...
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An unprecedented surge in border crossings between October 2018 and July 2025 brought migrants from more than 150 countries, pushing the U.S. immigrant population to its highest levels...
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The pawpaw is a native Pennsylvania fruit that has been growing in the region since woolly‑mammoth times, yet it remains largely unknown to most people. In recent years...
Published Sep 17, 2026, 6:01 AM EDT
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Two rare World War II aircraft — the B-29 Superfortress "Doc" and the P-51 Mustang "Gunfighter" — are touching down at Lehigh Valley International Airport Thursday through Sunday,...
Published Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
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After the Eagles’ Week 1 win, while reporters swarmed standout Dontayvion Wicks, undrafted wide receiver Darius Cooper stood alone at his locker. A fan favorite, Cooper has embraced...
Published Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
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Data highlighted by the Institute for Family Studies show about 30.4 million unmarried men ages 20 to 39 in 2025, up from 20.7 million in 2000. Researchers and...
Published Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
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Sleep Number’s surprise bankruptcy announcement affects customers who have pending orders, deliveries or active warranties. Customers should check order status and tracking, review warranty and return policies, and...
Published Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
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People hoping to skip the annual “falling back” for the end of daylight saving time are in for a disappointment. While the U.S. House has already passed a...
Published Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
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Over the past two decades, NFL-related TV fees have increased 173%, adding to the general rise in streaming prices. That growth has helped create a fractured viewing landscape...
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