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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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Volunteers in the News
Pets in Need of Homes: Alexi and Brewski
Editor's Note: This pet profile has been provided by the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042. Visit the center's website or call (610) 252-7722 f...
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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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Government
Farm Preservation at All-Time High in Northampton County
Northampton County is on track to preserve more farms than ever before, thanks to a concerted effort by the county, state and several municipalities. Oh, and the housing slump played...
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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...