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Republican Party · York CountyYork County District Attorney Dave Sunday and state Rep. Craig Williams are jockeying for position as they seek their party's nomination for Pennsylvania's top legal office. The state Republican Party has thrown its support behind Sunday, but this became one of several key issues dividing the two men during a televised debate.See the Story
Dave Sunday, Craig Williams seek GOP nomination for Pa. Attorney General in tough primary
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Pennsylvania · PennsylvaniaA potential billion-dollar program would not be ready for at least 10 to 12 years. The estimated duration of a New York City rail trip would be as long as 2.5 hours. Trans-Bridge Lines, operator of bus runs to New York, questions the sustainability of rail service.See the Story
Trans-Bridge bus service questions sustainability, cost of rail service, cites hybrid work schedules
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Lehigh County · Lehigh CountyLehigh Valley passenger rail service could start within 10 to 12 years at a cost of $552 million to $841 million. The current plan looks at three trips daily to each of the three target cities -- New York, Philadelphia and Reading. The demand for rail service is also yet to be determined.See the Story
Lehigh Valley train would not be faster than buses or driving, and is more than a decade away
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Lehigh County · Lehigh CountyThe long-awaited Lehigh Valley passenger rail analysis was conducted by PennDOT-commissioned consultant, WSP. The analysis lays out a 14-step process that includes selecting a rail carrier, additional market study, environmental clearances, engineering, design and construction. Every corridor has had portions of the rail line removed and abandoned.See the Story
FIRST LOOK: Lehigh Valley rail analysis lays out potential route options, 'significant challenges' that come with them
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Pennsylvania · PennsylvaniaAshleigh Strange was appointed the Executive Director earlier this month. She currently lives in Allentown with their partner, Chloe. Ashleigh previously worked as Communications Director for Pennsylvania Stands Up and Make the Road Pennsylvania. They serve as Board Chair on the PA Stands up Institute board and Vice-Chair of the Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates Board.See the Story
New Ex. Dir. for Governor's Advisory Commission on LGBTQ Affairs calls Allentown home
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Pennsylvania · PennsylvaniaState lawmakers announced the grants in their districts. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. Several municipalities in our area were awarded money. See a list of the grants below. The grants are for transportation projects in the state.See the Story
Pa. transportation project grants: What's happening in your neighborhood
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Opioids · Lehigh CountyAuthorities say Richard Hubbell altered forms to show opioids were given to patients, but authorities say he was taking them home. Hubbell was working at Pennsylvania Eye and Ear Surgical Center in Wyomissing and a hospital in Columbia County. Hundreds of vials and syringes containing opioids were found at his home.See the Story
Luzerne County doctor who practiced in Berks accused of taking drugs from hospital
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