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A tax law change for the 2025 tax year triggers $5,000 refunds tied to the adoption tax credit.
Published Oct 26, 2026, 3:24 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive
The Internal Revenue Service is sending $5,000 refunds to a select group of 50,000 Americans. The refunds are related to a specific tax credit for adoptions and a change in tax laws.
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A single-family home in Bethlehem that sold for $880,000 was the most expensive residential real estate sale in Northampton County for the week of Oct. 12-18. The county...
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Kevin C. Snyder, 29, of Lehigh Township told investigators he worked as a school bus aide and now faces criminal charges related to child pornography, police said. Authorities...
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The District 11 girls soccer postseason has arrived and the tournament brackets have been released. Quarterfinal games are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday to kick off the postseason.
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President Donald Trump on Monday announced the government will give a $1 million “reward” to anyone whose report of voter fraud leads to the arrest and conviction of...
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ESPN College GameDay star Pat McAfee had harsh words for the University of Utah following his trip to Salt Lake City this past weekend. McAfee said he "hates...
Published Oct 26, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT
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Alan Dysert, best known for his role as Sean Cudahy on the soap opera All My Children, died on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. He was 75. His wife...
Published Oct 26, 2026, 4:39 PM EDT
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Most of Banning State Park, a 6,000-acre state park, will be closed through fall 2027 after annual visitation tripled since 2020. A few recreational opportunities within the park...
Published Oct 26, 2026, 4:26 PM EDT
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Published Oct 26, 2026, 4:12 PM EDT
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Rick Devens celebrated a historic victory earlier this month, claiming the largest prize in Big Brother history. Shortly after his win, his wife shared unexpected health news affecting...
Published Oct 26, 2026, 4:11 PM EDT
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The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about a scheme in which callers impersonate officials and tell targets their phone number was used in international scams. Callers then...
Published Oct 26, 2026, 4:08 PM EDT