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In his first comments since formally launching his congressional campaign last week, Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley staked a claim to the left wing of the Democratic field. -
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There's a growing nationwide coalition to advocate for federal research funding, including to universities like Penn State. The Trump administration has canceled hundreds of already approved research grants and proposed cutting indirect costs for overhead. -
Susquehanna Family Health Clinic provides primary care to thousands of patients, many of them Medicaid recipients. The family-owned clinic faces the possibility of closure as President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill goes into effect. -
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Former Scranton Councilman Gene Barrett and Rik Little filed to run as third-party candidates against Democratic incumbent Paige Cognetti and Republican Trish Beynon in Lackawanna County's largest municipality. -
Hazleton and Luzerne County Police say Jessica Lockwood’s blood was found at defendant Terence Ray’s house in Hazleton following a Percocet drug deal gone wrong. -
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley has jumped into the crowded race for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. -
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A Pennsylvania budget stalemate and uncertainty with federal funding have caused some school leaders to raise taxes, explore short-term loans and advocate for fair funding. -
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Lackawanna County has made great progress in the 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act became law. And the region still has work to do to make the region more accessible for all, leaders, advocates and community members said Thursday.
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