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Pa. Legislature awards millions in no-bid contracts

An investigation found the Pennsylvania Legislature awarded millions in no-bid and sole-source contracts while submitting vague invoices that provide little detail about how taxpayer dollars were spent. The...

Published Jul 16, 2026, 6:15 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Do EV batteries last? When to expect a replacement

EV car batteries are actually lasting far longer than previously expected. At the same time, EV sales jumped nearly 28% within a year, according to CNBC. These trends...

Published Jul 16, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Riq Woolen hungry to prove himself for Eagles in 2026

With less than a month until Philadelphia Eagles training camp, cornerback and recent free-agent signing Riq Woolen is focused on making an impact in 2026. Woolen has been...

Published Jul 16, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Expelled Rep. George Santos Joins Season 5 of 'Special Forces'

Season 5 of the reality competition 'Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test' will feature an eclectic cast that includes expelled congressman George Santos. The casting has drawn attention given...

Published Jul 16, 2026, 5:35 AM EDT

allentown / wfmz

Crews from 30+ states battle seven Colorado wildfires

Seven wildfires have burned through more than 200,000 acres of Colorado terrain. More than 1,800 firefighters and support personnel from over 30 states have been deployed to battle...

Published Jul 15, 2026, 7:45 PM EDT

allentown / wfmz

Democrats wary after Jay Clayton's election-security answers

Jay Clayton faced criticism from several Democrats during his Wednesday confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence after his responses on election security failed to satisfy them. That...

Published Jul 15, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT