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Easton Area School District custodians get 3.5% raise next year, 3.25% raises after that
Lehigh Co. bridge project detours, medical office pitched | Lehigh Valley government watch
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Lehigh Co. bridge project detours, medical office pitched | Lehigh Valley government watch
Here is a look at some government and other community news across the Lehigh Valley region for the week beginning Monday, April 29.
Nick Falsone
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    Paxinosa Elementary’s ‘Puma Patrol’ aims to teach leadership and promote good behavior
    Paxinosa Elementary’s ‘Puma Patrol’ aims to teach leadership and promote good behavior
    Paxinosa Elementary School in Easton Area School District created a program called Puma Patrol, and its goal is to teach fifth grade student how to be ...
    Chelsea Kun
      Let’s see how a new No. 1 fares atop the high school baseball rankings
      Let’s see how a new No. 1 fares atop the high school baseball rankings
      The No. 1 spot in the high school baseball Top 10 has been bad luck this spring.
      Kyle Craig
      Way Day is coming! 4 tips for finding the best deals during Wayfair’s biggest sale of the year
      Business
      Way Day is coming! 4 tips for finding the best deals during Wayfair’s biggest sale of the year
      Wayfair's 7th annual Way Day is on its way, and from May 4 through May 6, you can score everything you need for your home — inside, outside, upstairs ...
      Danielle Halibey

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      A flipping dive of a ride

      We review Dorney Park's Iron Menace roller coaster

      Details here

      Popular movie theater shutters permanently in Lehigh County
      Popular movie theater shutters permanently in Lehigh County
      Pamela Sroka-Holzmann
      After his best year ever finding shed deer antlers, Carbon County man shares tips for success
      Penn’s Woods: Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors
      After his best year ever finding shed deer antlers, Carbon County man shares tips for success
      Kurt Bresswein
      What’s the deadline for Real IDs and how do I get one in Pa.?
      News
      What’s the deadline for Real IDs and how do I get one in Pa.?
      Kaylyn Greene

      News

      Today’s mortgage rates for April 29, 2024
      Business
      Today’s mortgage rates for April 29, 2024
      Looking for the most up-to-date mortgage rates to empower your purchasing or refinancing decisions? We’ve got you covered
      Katherine Rodriguez
        Seniors may get the biggest property tax cut in N.J. history. But there’s a fight to come.
        Seniors may get the biggest property tax cut in N.J. history. But there’s a fight to come.
        Karin Price MuellerBrent Johnson
        News
        Summer-like temps might break a Lehigh Valley record Monday
        Larry Higgs
        6 suspects charged in near 2 decades-long burglary ring, operating out of Lehigh and Northampton counties
        Lehigh County
        6 suspects charged in near 2 decades-long burglary ring, operating out of Lehigh and Northampton counties
        Pamela Sroka-Holzmann
        River Pointe lawsuit alleges conspiracy between U. Mt. Bethel supervisors and engineer
        John Best
        Warren County
        N.J. AG ‘coerced’ my resignation amid misconduct probe, ousted county prosecutor says
        S.P. Sullivan
        $30M for pedestrian bridge in Easton? City has short-term ideas for trail users, too.
        Penn’s Woods: Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors
        $30M for pedestrian bridge in Easton? City has short-term ideas for trail users, too.
        Kurt Bresswein
        Phillipsburg
        Cop seek unknown man who had sexual contact with child at P’burg’s Walters Park
        Nick Falsone
        Business
        These 8 major companies no longer require college degrees for high-paying jobs
        Katherine Rodriguez
        Rite Aid to close Lehigh Valley store, 3 others in Pa.
        Lehigh County
        Rite Aid to close Lehigh Valley store, 3 others in Pa.
        Daniel Urie
        News
        Social Security increase: New bill could give seniors more money
        Katherine Rodriguez
        Easton
        Easton high school police officer arrested on corruption of minors charge
        Kurt Bresswein
        Ex-P’burg council president resigns from housing authority 3 months into new role
        Phillipsburg
        Ex-P’burg council president resigns from housing authority 3 months into new role
        Glenn Epps
        McDonald’s officially opens at Westgate Mall, 5 other fast-casual chains set to follow
        Pamela Sroka-Holzmann
        These are the Lehigh Valley’s 20 best high schools, U.S. News says in new rankings
        Nick Falsone
        Plans for string lights, benches, plants, arches at Lehns Court and Easton’s Centre Square
        Plans for string lights, benches, plants, arches at Lehns Court and Easton’s Centre Square
        Rudy Miller
        Traffic
        Allentown streets shutting down for St. Luke’s Half Marathon on Sunday
        Lehighvalleylive Staff

        Sports

        VOTE: Who should be our 2024 Athlete of the Year?
        High School Sports
        VOTE: Who should be our 2024 Athlete of the Year?
        Select a multisport standout for our lehighvalleylive.com Athlete of the Year honor. Voting ends May 1.
        Kyle Craig
          How Eagles’ connection to Toledo led to a ‘5-star human being’ becoming a 1st-round pick
          How Eagles’ connection to Toledo led to a ‘5-star human being’ becoming a 1st-round pick
          Chris Franklin
          High School Sports
          Freedom celebrates 20 seniors who will take their athletic talent to next level
          Josh Folck
          NFL Draft 2024: Did Eagles draft the sequel to Jason Kelce’s story?
          Eagles
          NFL Draft 2024: Did Eagles draft the sequel to Jason Kelce’s story?
          Bob Brookover
          Sports
          Smith adds to recent bowling highlight reel with huge series
          Dave Goodman
          Eagles
          NFL Draft 2024: Grading all 9 picks (and 8 trades) the Eagles made, starting with Quinyon Mitchell
          Bob Brookover
          Eagles giving former first-round pick and former Giant a look at rookie camp
          Eagles giving former first-round pick and former Giant a look at rookie camp
          Bob Brookover
          High School Sports
          Saucon Valley baseball gets back in win column at Notre Dame (PHOTOS)
          Kyle Craig
          Will Eagles rebuild former Jets 1st-round pick into a productive backup?
          Chris Franklin
          Eagles’ Howie Roseman ‘went to bed’ dreaming they would land this draft pick
          Eagles
          Eagles’ Howie Roseman ‘went to bed’ dreaming they would land this draft pick
          Cayden Steele
          Eagles
          Ex-NFL QB doesn’t think Kellen Moore will excel with Eagles
          Cayden Steele
          Eagles
          NFL Draft 2024: This new Eagle was a ‘huge’ Saquon Barkley fan. Now he is his teammate
          Chris Franklin
          Nazareth baseball dispels Madison Ave. curse with win at Bethlehem Catholic
          High School Sports
          Nazareth baseball dispels Madison Ave. curse with win at Bethlehem Catholic
          Kyle Craig
          The Softball Player of the Week had 4 HRs in 3 games
          Josh Folck
          The 2024 lehighvalleylive.com All-Area Wrestling Team
          Brad Wilson
          Herdlein guided Phillipsburg boys swimming to memories, titles in thrilling season
          Herdlein guided Phillipsburg boys swimming to memories, titles in thrilling season
          Corky Blake
          NFL Draft 2024: These 4 Eagles picks could contribute immediately next season
          Chris Franklin

          Life

          The Lehigh Valley’s best pizza: Nominate your favorites now!
          The Lehigh Valley’s best pizza: Nominate your favorites now!
          A quest to find the region's best slice.
          Connor Lagore
            Southern Lehigh High School prom 2024 (PHOTOS)
            Prom
            Southern Lehigh High School prom 2024 (PHOTOS)
            Saed Hindash
            Entertainment
            The Lehigh Valley music scene’s new hot spot comes with a side of fries
            Josh Berk
            Beloved ‘Harry Potter’ actor’s wife dies at age 53, leaving ‘huge hole’ in his family
            Entertainment
            Beloved ‘Harry Potter’ actor’s wife dies at age 53, leaving ‘huge hole’ in his family
            Katherine Rodriguez
            TV
            ‘Golden Bachelor’ contestant ‘tried’ to warn N.J.’s Theresa Nist about Gerry Turner
            Katherine Rodriguez
            Entertainment
            Want to get paid to sample ice cream? This Pa. dairy industry group is hiring
            Sue Gleiter
            N.J.’s Jon Bon Jovi to be guest mentor on ‘American Idol’ Season 22 finale
            TV
            N.J.’s Jon Bon Jovi to be guest mentor on ‘American Idol’ Season 22 finale
            Katherine Rodriguez
            Entertainment
            Fans send prayers to beloved author with brain cancer
            Katherine Rodriguez
            Entertainment
            Freddy Awards 2024: Hackettstown rehearses ‘Amélie: Teen Edition’ (PHOTOS)
            Saed Hindash
            Pioneer Real Housewives cast member says she is exiting the show
            Entertainment
            Pioneer Real Housewives cast member says she is exiting the show
            Christopher Burch
            Entertainment
            Freddy Awards 2024: Dieruff rehearses ‘Cabaret (1998 Version)’ (PHOTOS)
            Saed Hindash
            Dorney Park Iron Menace roller coaster review: A flipping dive of a ride
            Connor Lagore
            Freddy Awards 2024: Saucon Valley High School rehearses 'Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!' (PHOTOS)
            Entertainment
            Freddy Awards 2024: Saucon Valley High School rehearses 'Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!' (PHOTOS)
            Saed Hindash
            Entertainment
            Freddy Awards 2024: William Allen rehearses ‘The Wiz’ (PHOTOS)
            Saed Hindash
            Entertainment
            Freddy Awards 2024: Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School rehearses ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical’ (PHOTOS)
            Saed Hindash