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After years of complaints from residents and environmental groups, New Jersey has passed a law banning the Bradford pear — infamous for its fishy, chlorine‑like spring odor — along with 29 other nonnative species.
Published Apr 14, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
It’s that time of year again, when Bradford pear trees spread a fishy, chlorine‑like smell across New Jersey neighborhoods.
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Two cents of every dollar fed into slot machines at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course goes to Dauphin County. The county has used millions of that...
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This listing covers all residential property transfers in Monroe County reported during the week of March 30 to April 5, 2026. There were 56 transactions posted during this...
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A company tied to a former NFL player received $55,000 in gaming grant money from Dauphin County for a housing project that has since stalled. A county commissioner...
Published Apr 14, 2026, 10:11 AM EDT
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A PennLive investigation exposes a troubling pattern of politically connected grants in Dauphin County. The county paid $40,000 to the company of a borough council president to buy...
Published Apr 14, 2026, 9:58 AM EDT
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Two people were injured Sunday night in a three-car wrong-way collision near the Lehigh Tunnel on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Carbon County. Police say a New York driver...
Published Apr 14, 2026, 9:53 AM EDT
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Walmart is offering the onn. 32″ Vizio Smart TV for under $80, a compact smart set that streams right out of the box. It also includes free live...
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A PennLive investigation found that millions in Dauphin County gaming grants — casino revenue intended for firehouses, roads and other public projects — were awarded to private businesses....
Published Apr 14, 2026, 9:43 AM EDT
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The four-part docuseries 'The Dark Wizard' premieres at 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 on HBO Max and can also be streamed with a free trial on Philo. The...
Published Apr 14, 2026, 9:02 AM EDT
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A federal judge in Phoenix has rejected a plea agreement for Preston Henry Tolth. Tolth, who admitted to beating Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay and leaving her for...
Published Apr 14, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT