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Business
Comcast Providing Free WiFi in Wake of Sandy
To help residents and emergency personnel cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Comcast is opening up its Xfinity WiFi hotspots in Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey to anyone who ...
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Government
Gov. Corbett: Pennsylvania Dodged a Bullet
“You could say we dodged a bullet,” said Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett at a 9 a.m. press conference. “We don’t have a shore line, so New Jersey and New York got it worse.” How...
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Local Connections
Hurricane Shelter Opening for Lehigh Valley Pets
Due to the projected magnitude of Hurricane Sandy, the Lehigh Valley County Animal Response Team (LVCART) will be opening an emergency animal shelter at noon Monday. The shelter wil...
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The Neighborhood Files
Jaindl Turkey Tours a Big Hit
After repeated requests from the public for tours of Jaindl Farms in Orefield, David Jaindl said he decided to invite people to see his family's turkey farm up close. On Satur...
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Government
Cows Don’t Go to School (and Other Reasons to Preserve Farms)
One of the hardest things in government is getting people to buy into the idea that sometimes you have to spend tax money on something now to save more in the long run. Hence, it can...
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Local Connections
Looking to Purchase Physical Therapy Pool for Salon
Watsu is a fabulous aquatic body therapy. It is like a massage but with the added advantage of the warmth and weightlessness of water. I am looking for a therapy pool in which to pe...
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Opinion
How I Found Lemurs Amid Farm Fields
Fall is my most favorite time of the year! When I was first able to drive, I used to explore country roads and take in the amazing fall foliage that our area has to offer. That was back w...
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Local Connections
Lehigh Valley Home Sales Up 8 Percent in September
The Lehigh Valley continues to see a boost in the housing market with year-to-date sales of 4,329 up 17.3 percent over 2011 year-to-date sales of 3,690. Year-to-date pending s...