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Man dies in South Whitehall house fire, coroner says

A man died Monday morning in a house fire in South Whitehall Township, according to the Lehigh County Coroner. The coroner was dispatched at 4:40 a.m. to the...

Published Jul 13, 2026, 7:29 AM EDT

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Pennsylvania proposes testing biosolids for ‘forever chemicals’

On July 2, 2026, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection proposed that wastewater treatment facilities be required to monitor their sewage sludge—known as biosolids—used as fertilizer for so-called...

Published Jul 13, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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Brayden Wenrich wins Fargo junior national championship

Brayden Wenrich, already a Pennsylvania champion, is now a national champion after winning the Fargo junior national championship. Another area athlete at the event earned U16 All‑American honors.

Published Jul 13, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' star, dies at 78

Sam Neill, the actor famed for portraying Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park and Chief Inspector Campbell in Peaky Blinders, died Monday at age 78. The news was...

Published Jul 13, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT

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Study: Outdated design straining Route 22

A new analysis finds Route 22, the Lehigh Valley’s main thoroughfare, handles more than 107,000 vehicles a day at its busiest point but relies on design and infrastructure...

Published Jul 13, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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Fiancé got a dog despite my objections

She and her fiancé had talked about maybe getting a dog, but she never fully committed because she feared the extra work and responsibility. She works full time,...

Published Jul 13, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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Mitch McConnell releases first statement since hospitalization

Sen. Mitch McConnell issued his first public statement Sunday since his June 14 hospitalization, seeking to put to rest speculation about his health. The 84-year-old senator's message is...

Published Jul 12, 2026, 10:25 PM EDT