The COVID-19 infection rate in Northampton County has spiked to an unsustainable level in recent days, increasing the threat of an outbreak, according to current data analyzed by the coronavirus monitoring site CovidActNow.org.
Business
Updated: We Now Know Why the Promenade Shops Starbucks is Closed
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Many readers have reached out to Saucon Source to express concern about a closed coffee shop. It’s not just any coffee shop, however. It’s the normally-busy Starbucks store in the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township.
Alcohol
Pa. Restaurants’ Indoor Dining Capacity Set to Increase, But…
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Many Pennsylvania restaurant owners are no doubt breathing a sigh of relief after Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that they may increase the number of people in their establishments to 50 percent of their maximum seating capacity as of Monday, Sept. 21.
Community
Meet Clark Veet, MD, Internal Medicine Provider at LVPG Family and Internal Medicine-Center Valley (Sponsored)
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Clark Veet, MD, likes to think of his role as an Internal Medicine provider as that of a ‘quarterback,’ guiding his patients to better health. Veet recently joined the team at LVPG Family and Internal Medicine-Center Valley.
Community
St. Luke’s Announces New Tuition Assistance for Medical Students
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For many young people, the dream of becoming a doctor is fraught: Medical school graduates are often saddled with extreme debt. St. Luke’s University Health Network is looking to change that and make it easier for aspiring physicians to fulfill their dreams.
Community
Solehi Football Season’s Start Derailed by Positive COVID-19 Test
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The abbreviated 2020 Colonial League football season hasn’t even begun yet, and one local high school is already being forced to make changes to its schedule because of a positive COVID-19 test.
Community
Spectators Now Allowed at HS Sports Events, Other Limits Remain
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State officials have reversed course on a policy banning spectators at school sporting events, although it remains to be seen how impactful the decision will be, with other limits on attendance still in place.
Business
Federal Order Protects Many Renters from Eviction…For Now
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In a dramatic turnaround, Lehigh Valley tenants like Jason Kiefer are now safe from eviction until the end of the year–at least in theory–because of a new federal order.
Business
Giant Recalls Squash Noodle Medley Over Listeria Concerns
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If you purchased a medley of squash noodles from a Giant food store in mid to late August and haven’t eaten them yet, you hopefully froze them. But you may also want to check the UPC code on your package.
Business
After Waffling, Wolf Says He Can’t Extend State’s Eviction Ban
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On Tuesday, Gov. Tom Wolf dashed any hope of a last-minute reprieve for the thousands of Pennsylvanians who have fallen behind on rent during the coronavirus pandemic and reiterated that he does not have the legal authority to extend the state’s temporary ban on evictions, which expired today.
Awareness
Crime Victims Council Offers Free, Confidential Support Services
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The Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley (CVC) is an important nonprofit organization focused on providing essential services and support for local victims of crime.
