The Pennsylvania State Police announced Wednesday that Gov. Tom Wolf has granted an extension to license to carry firearms permits. Permits that expired on March 19, 2020 or later have been extended to May 30, 2020.
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Chamber of Commerce Announces COVID-19 Relief Fund for Businesses
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The COVID-19 pandemic is already exacting a heavy toll on some small local businesses that have been forced to close their doors in the interests of public health and safety. That’s why the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce with local business support has established a relief fund for them.
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UPDATED: Center Valley Fresh Market Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
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An individual who works in the Fresh Market store at the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley in Center Valley, Lehigh County, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), employees learned on a company conference call earlier today.
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FEMA Extends Grace Period for Flood Insurance Renewal Premiums
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FEMA is extending the grace period to renew flood insurance policies from 30 to 120 days. This extension applies to NFIP flood insurance policies with an expiration date between Feb. 13-June 15, 2020.
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Wolf Requests Major Disaster Declaration for PA from President
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Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf has requested a major disaster declaration for the state from President Donald Trump to provide additional support for state and local government, certain nonprofits and individuals who are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ALDI
Pandemic Precautions: A Guide to Grocery Store Changes
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As the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic continues to grow, so does the response by area grocery stores that as essential businesses must remain open. In this guide you’ll find the latest information about store hours, product limits, new safety protocols and more for Aldi, The Fresh Market, Giant, Lidl, Redner’s, Shoprite, Target, Valley Farm Market, Wegmans, Weis and Whole Foods.
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How are Local Banks Responding to Coronavirus Pandemic?
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In times of turmoil one thing that can provide peace of mind is knowing one’s money is safe, which is why area banks are doing their best to let customers know they are in good hands financially in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Andy Warner
Distillery Pivots to Produce Hand Sanitizer for First Responders
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A local distillery is responding to a critical supply shortage caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in a way that will help keep local first responders safe.
State Agencies Create $61 Million ‘Small Business First Fund’
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As a shutdown prompted by the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic enters its second week–at least for some Pennsylvania businesses–state officials and lawmakers are starting to address the toll the order may take on the commonwealth’s economy.
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Number of Cases of Coronavirus in PA Surges Nearly 50% Overnight
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Expanded testing capability may be playing a role in the rapid increase in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in Pennsylvania. However, a nearly 50 percent rise in the number of cases since Wednesday is a concerning statistic, particularly for hospitals bracing for an influx of patients seriously ill with the disease.
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Giant Asks Customers to Be Partners in Stopping Panic-Buying
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On Thursday, the Giant Company announced another step to try and stop panic buying related to the coronavirus pandemic, which involves the use of a social media campaign it has launched called #MoreForAll.
