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Pressure mounts for mergers among tiny N.J. school districts

New Jersey’s tiny neighborhood school districts remain popular with communities but are expensive to operate, increasing calls for consolidation. Five of the state’s smallest districts are located in...

Published Jun 19, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT

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Federal panel proposes new definition for sports betting

The Center Square reports a federal panel has proposed a new definition for sports betting. Under the proposal, betting on a football score would not be considered gambling.

Published Jun 19, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Silken Tofu with Peanut Chile Crisp

Custard-soft silken tofu becomes a weeknight stunner when smothered in a quick homemade chile crisp made with toasted peanuts, panko and aromatics—cinnamon, star anise, chile flakes and garlic—finished...

Published Jun 19, 2026, 12:42 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Summer Vegetable Grits with Basil Gremolata

Creamy vegan grits are simmered in soy milk for a rich, dairy-free base and topped with jammy sautéed zucchini and tomatoes. A fresh basil gremolata with lemon zest...

Published Jun 19, 2026, 12:42 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Greek salad with sardines and beans

Steer a Greek salad toward main-dish territory by adding sardines and white beans. The sardines' brininess echoes the olives and feta while the beans' creaminess complements the cheese,...

Published Jun 19, 2026, 12:42 PM EDT

allentown / wfmz

Illinois Venezuelans face economic 'double whammy'

An Illinois Venezuelan Alliance leader told The Center Square that inflation is a “double whammy” for members of his community. The brief report flags growing economic concerns among...

Published Jun 19, 2026, 12:06 PM EDT

allentown / wfmz

Ohio social media parental-consent law allowed to go forward

Ohio’s new attorney general praised a federal appeals court ruling that permits the state’s social media parental-consent and age verification law to take effect. The law had been...

Published Jun 19, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT