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Mackenzie’s Bill to Assist Domestic Violence Victims with Unemployment Benefits Gains House Approval

By Lehigh Times | Mar 26, 2024

Mar 26, 2024HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) that would assist victims of domestic violence in Pennsylvania when applying for unemployment compensation (UC) benefits received bipartisan approval by the House of Representatives today. House Bill 1446 now moves to the Senate for consideration."We are trying to help victims of domestic violence receive the benefits they would be entitled to in a more timely fashion," said Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. "Most of the time they do qualify, but we can make a process that often takes weeks, smoother,...

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Lindsay Berger, former Parkland Senior High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, March 23 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Lehigh Times | Mar 24, 2024

The game took place in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Lehigh Times area weekly mass times

By Lehigh Times | Mar 23, 2024

The following parishes in the Lehigh Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Census Bureau: 77.1% of people in Lehigh County were old enough to vote in 2021

By Lehigh Times | Mar 22, 2024

Of the 372,492 citizens living in Lehigh County in 2021, 77.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 287,177 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Lindsay Berger, former Parkland Senior High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Lehigh Times | Mar 22, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 16 seed.

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Which former Lehigh Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

By Lehigh Times | Mar 17, 2024

This former Lehigh Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.

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Lehigh Times area weekly mass times

By Lehigh Times | Mar 16, 2024

The following parishes in the Lehigh Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Mackenzie Invites Seniors to ‘$cam Jam’ on March 28

By Lehigh Times | Mar 12, 2024

NEW TRIPOLI – In his continuing effort to educate older residents about the latest scams and how to protect themselves, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) is co-hosting a “$cam Jam” event on Thursday, March 28, in Trexlertown. The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at Good Will Fire Company No. 1, 7723 Hamilton Blvd."Seniors are frequent targets of these scammers, who come up with new ways to steal their hard-earned money all the time," said Mackenzie. "$cam Jam is a fun way to learn how to avoid becoming a victim."Mackenzie is teaming up with the Pennsylvania...

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Which former Lehigh Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11?

By Lehigh Times | Mar 9, 2024

This former Lehigh Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

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Lehigh Times area weekly mass times

By Lehigh Times | Mar 9, 2024

The following parishes in the Lehigh Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Which former Lehigh Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4?

By Lehigh Times | Mar 2, 2024

This former Lehigh Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4.

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Lehigh Times area weekly mass times

By Lehigh Times | Mar 2, 2024

The following parishes in the Lehigh Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Amid State Economic Development Secretary’s Visit Coleman Calls on Governor to Adopt Tax and Regulatory Reforms

By Lehigh Times | Mar 1, 2024

State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) has called on Governor Josh Shapiro to adopt tax and regulatory reforms in Pennsylvania to improve the economic climate for all job creators in the commonwealth. This statement comes as Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger visits the region to advocate for Gov. Shapiro’s targeted economic development proposals.Coleman emphasized the need for a shift towards reducing regulatory and tax burdens on all employers to promote broad-based economic growth, stating, “Instead of looking to state...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Lehigh County rise or fall in 2021?

By Lehigh Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lehigh County received $1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Bipartisan Committee to Audit Allentown Tax Zone and Study Job Prep Programs Based on Coleman Resolutions

By Lehigh Times | Feb 26, 2024

A bipartisan committee of the Pennsylvania General Assembly has agreed to produce two reports based on measures introduced by State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16). Coleman stated, “Citizens need this kind of information to hold accountable their government. People want to know if their tax dollars are being used effectively and efficiently.”One of Coleman's resolutions directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) to conduct a performance audit of the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) and the programs administered by the Allentown NIZ Development...

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Bill to Assist Domestic Violence Victims with Unemployment Benefits Advances in Pennsylvania

By Lehigh Times | Feb 26, 2024

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie has advanced to the full House for consideration after being unanimously approved by the House Labor and Industry Committee. The bill aims to assist victims of domestic violence in Pennsylvania when applying for unemployment compensation (UC) benefits."Although UC claims submitted by domestic violence victims are not the most common or numerous, I believe these individuals are the most in need of a quicker and cleaner claim process," said Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. "Escaping domestic violence sometimes involves relocating suddenly...

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Which former Lehigh Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

By Lehigh Times | Feb 24, 2024

These former Lehigh Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

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Lehigh Times area weekly mass times

By Lehigh Times | Feb 24, 2024

The following parishes in the Lehigh Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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A look at Valley Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a nursing home in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

By Lehigh Times | Feb 24, 2024

Valley Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was one of the five for-profit facility nursing homes in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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3rd largest nursing home in Lehigh County as of Q4 2023

By Lehigh Times | Feb 23, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of four, Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation was the third largest nursing home in Lehigh County during the fourth quarter of 2023.