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Lehigh County's universities spent $663,318 on football teams in 2023

By Lehigh Times | Jun 21, 2024

Lehigh County's five colleges spent $663,318 on their football teams in 2023, a 28.5% increase over the previous year.

Bill requiring parental notification of weapons in schools advances in Senate

By Lehigh Times | Jun 20, 2024

HARRISBURG – A bill introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that mandates parental notification when a weapon is discovered at schools or school-sponsored events has been approved by the Senate Education Committee.

Rep. Wild votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By Lehigh Times | Jun 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Susan Wild (PA-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

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Lehigh Times area weekly mass times

By Lehigh Times | Jun 15, 2024

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

Another farm preserved in Pennsylvania's 187th legislative district

By Lehigh Times | Jun 14, 2024

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Senate approves measure to ensure treatment for incarcerated military veterans

By Lehigh Times | Jun 13, 2024

The state Senate has approved a resolution introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) aimed at ensuring incarcerated military veterans receive treatment for trauma-related conditions. The measure calls for a state commission to study the adequacy of treatment provided to these veterans.

Lehigh County had 6,728 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in 2020, analysis shows

By Lehigh Times News Service | Jun 10, 2024

Lehigh County had 6,728 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in the year 2020.

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Lehigh Times area weekly mass times

By Lehigh Times | Jun 8, 2024

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

Coleman appointed to key committee ahead of Pennsylvania budget deadline

By Lehigh Times | Jun 4, 2024

With the constitutionally mandated June 30 state budget deadline approaching, Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee, which plays a key role in crafting the annual spending plan.

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Lehigh Times area weekly mass times

By Lehigh Times | Jun 3, 2024

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

Stakeholders to discuss potential impacts of prevailing wage bill

By Lehigh Times | May 31, 2024

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh), Republican chair of the House Labor and Industry Committee, along with representatives from business organizations and municipal government groups, will hold a press conference to discuss the negative impacts of House Bill 2153. The legislation is said to add time and costs to public construction projects in Pennsylvania, potentially resulting in higher taxes for residents.

Lehigh Times area weekly mass times

By Lehigh Times | May 30, 2024

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

Blake Barthol, former Parkland Senior High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Lehigh Times | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

Wyatt Henseler, former Emmaus High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Lehigh Times | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Virginia Cavaliers.

2022: 15.9% of Lehigh County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Lehigh Times | May 27, 2024

Lehigh County universities had 15.9% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

Pennsylvania introduces Keystone First Responder Award

By Lehigh Times | May 24, 2024

Every day in Pennsylvania, first responders risk their own safety to ensure community protection. Thanks to legislation authored by State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) and recently signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro, the Commonwealth now has a program to recognize those first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice while performing their duties.