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The Neighborhood Files
Tips for Savoring Strawberry Season
Got a refrigerator drawer full of big, fat, red strawberries? Because June is a big time for fresh strawberries in the northeastern U.S., you’ll find great deals on strawberries at y...
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The Neighborhood Files
West Nile Risk Rises in Upper Macungie
It's been a week since a mosquito carrying West Nile Virus was discovered in neighboring South Whitehall Township and risk of the illness is now higher because of recent heavy rain...
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Patch's House & Home
Eight Tips for Watering Your Garden This Summer
Watering is simple, right? Turn on the hose, splash some water around and you’re done, Right? Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. One of the most challenging parts of growin...
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Schools
Something Growing on at Fogelsville Elementary
On a recent steamy afternoon, first grader Brandon Vasquez had just finished planting some radishes and was done weeding – his favorite job at the Fogelsville Elementary School courtyard ...
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News
Dozens of County Properties Up for May 25 Sheriff's Sale
Dozens of properties are on the list for Friday's monthly Lehigh County Sheriff's sale. The list includes an opening bid and a total of back taxes owed on each property. Sales ...
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Patch's House & Home
Wet Lawn or Garden? Not a Problem!
Here in the Lehigh Valley we have once again survived a few inches of rain in a short period of time. Have you noticed water collecting in your garden or lawn? Are there depressions here...
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Government
Residents Warned of West Nile Virus
Pennsylvania has reported the earliest detection of a West Nile virus-carrying mosquito since testing began in 2000. The infected mosquito was found May 3 in Exeter Township, Berks C...
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Business
Lehigh Valley Home Sales Up in April
The Lehigh Valley housing market is showing steady growth, according to the latest report from the valleywide Association of Realtors. Among the highlights: April 2012 home sale...