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Nearly 10 states have begun issuing chip-enabled EBT cards to SNAP participants, and some other states are preparing rollouts.
Published Sep 16, 2026, 11:23 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
Now, there’s nearly 10 states that’ve sent chip-enabled electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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This roundup highlights homes in Schuylkill County that sold for $500,000 or under during the week of Sept. 7–13. It lists the top five properties in each area,...
Published Sep 16, 2026, 12:26 PM EDT
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Ben Saunders, a London-born Dutch singer and the first winner of The Voice of Holland, has died at age 43. Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reports he was found...
Published Sep 16, 2026, 12:20 PM EDT
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A 21-year-old Whitehall man, Daniel Latorre Jr., has been charged with homicide after authorities say he fatally stabbed his 40-year-old father, Daniel Latorre Sr., Tuesday evening at their...
Published Sep 16, 2026, 12:07 PM EDT
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The Soul Train Awards are returning to the airwaves this fall after a three-year break. The ceremony will air on BET and CBS for the first time.
Published Sep 16, 2026, 12:04 PM EDT
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A large New York-based Christmas retailer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing follows a series of court cases that preceded the company's move to seek reorganization...
Published Sep 16, 2026, 11:59 AM EDT
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Brian Hickerson, identified as the ex-boyfriend of late actress Hayden Panettiere, crashed his motorcycle Sunday evening in South Carolina shortly after picking up his brother from the Greenville...
Published Sep 16, 2026, 11:42 AM EDT
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College football legend and former ESPN College GameDay star David Pollack is asking for prayers for his wife, Lindsey. No further details were provided.
Published Sep 16, 2026, 11:38 AM EDT
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Bruce Davis, one of the last surviving members of the Charles Manson cult and convicted in two notorious killings, has died in prison after spending decades behind bars....
Published Sep 16, 2026, 11:38 AM EDT
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Lena Dunham and her husband, musician Luis Felber, have welcomed their first child together via surrogate. The couple had previously spoken publicly about facing infertility struggles. No further...
Published Sep 16, 2026, 11:29 AM EDT
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R‑Texas) declared he doesn’t believe there is a clear successor to President Donald Trump, saying 'there is no Donald Trump.' He also took aim at...
Published Sep 16, 2026, 11:28 AM EDT