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Sun, 19 May 2013 00:55:00 GMT

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Angelina Jolie's decision to get double mastectomy isn't unusual in Lehigh Valley

By Milton D. Carrero, Of The Morning Call — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:20:00 GMT

Some in the Lehigh Valley have agonized over whether to have a preventive double mastectomy

Kelly Vanek, a runner, cyclist and triathlete, was listening to sports talk radio in the car when the conversation shifted to Angelina Jolie.

Easton Police investigate suspicious car fires

By Emily Opilo, Of The Morning Call — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:05:26 GMT

Easton police are investigating a series of car fires that are considered suspicious.

Easton Area Scoreboard for Friday May 17

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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Lehigh Valley mayors discuss sustainable development, urban supermarkets

By JD Malone, Of The Morning Call — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:04:00 GMT

Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan gazed out of the dining room at Iacocca Hall atop Lehigh University's South Mountain campus upon what he considers the poster-child of sustainable development.

Easton police seek information on 'suspicious' man

By Pamela Lehman, Of The Morning Call — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:57:27 GMT

College researchers begin to feel sequester effects

By Scott Kraus , Of The Morning Call — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:40:35 GMT

Federal agencies promise fewer grants, less support. Valley colleges feel the pinch.

Lafayette College geologist Kira Lawrence is piecing together a model of the climate between 3 million and 5 million years ago by analyzing the chemical makeup of organic matter from the bottom of the ocean.

Bestselling author to kick off adult reading program at EAPL June 20

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:48:17 GMT

Bestselling author of "Pictures of You" and "Girls in Trouble," Caroline Leavitt, will open the adult reading program at Easton Area Public Library with a personal introduction to her latest novel "Is This Tomorrow" at 7 p.m. June 20.

Northampton County looks to borrow $11.4 million for bridges, Gracedale

By Samantha Marcus, Of The Morning Call — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:17:00 GMT

County may borrow the money to repair spans, replace nursing home's generators.

Northampton County could take a bite out of its estimated millions of dollars in bridge and nursing home needs with an $11.4 million bond issue county Executive John Stoffa proposed Wednesday.

Portland power plant owners settle pollution lawsuit

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:40:00 GMT

Coal-fired generating units will cease operation six months earlier than scheduled

The owner of a power plant in Upper Mount Bethel Township has agreed to stop burning coal as part of a settlement in a lawsuit by two downwind states over air pollution.

Easton's expanded Crayola Experience offers more interactive exhibits

By Kathy Lauer-Williams , Of The Morning Call — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:59:00 GMT

Color is everywhere at the expanded and newly remodeled Crayola Experience — saturated, bright, eye-popping, primary colors.

Book and Media Sale to be held at Easton Area Public Library June 6-11

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:46:22 GMT

The Easton Area Public Library will hold a book and media sale in the Catherine Drake Meeting Room from June 6-June 11.

Easton schools may hike taxes 1.7 percent

By Kevin Duffy, Special to The Morning Call — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:26:06 GMT

Preliminary budget also includes unspecified number of layoffs, $750,000 drawdown of reserves.

Easton Area School Board on Tuesday settled on a 1.7 percent tax hike for 2013-14 that would mean an unspecified number of layoffs.

Lafayette switching to sustainable food service provider

By Scott Kraus , Of The Morning Call — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:10:00 GMT

Lafayette switches to meal provider that offers sustainable foods.

Starting in July, students at Lafayette College will get to eat locally grown produce, eggs from cage-free chickens and dishes prepared from scratch — the same sort of food enjoyed by employees at high-tech companies like Google and Yahoo.

Former Bangor schools chief to serve as Easton's interim superintendent

By JD Malone, Of The Morning Call — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:09:43 GMT

John Reinhart, who began his teaching career in Easton, could become interim superintendent Tuesday night

John Reinhart began his teaching career at Governor Wolf Elementary more than 40 years ago, and though that school is gone, he may be coming back.

West Easton resident sues sheriff over revoked firearms license

By Frank Warner , The Morning Call — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:32:40 GMT

The circumstances of the unnamed appellant match those of County Council candidate Tricia Mezzacappa.

A West Easton resident who fits the description of a Republican candidate for Northampton County Council has sued county Sheriff Randall P. Miller for revoking the resident's license to carry a firearm.

Forks Township manufacturer to expand

By Spencer Soper , Of The Morning Call — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:30:03 GMT

Maker of ice machines, refrigeration equipment is to hire 50 people over three years.

A Forks Township company that makes ice machines and refrigeration equipment for a variety of industries is expanding its Lehigh Valley operation and expects to add 50 jobs over the next three years.

Callahan has big fundraising lead in Northampton County executive race

By Samantha Marcus, Of The Morning Call — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:28:00 GMT

Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan, a proven fundraiser, has raked in nearly $200,000 for his Northampton County executive bid since January, toppling his Democratic primary opponents.

Easton Area Scoreboard for Monday May 13

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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How 'Undercover Boss' changed Easton woman's life

By Milton D. Carrero, Of The Morning Call — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:16:00 GMT

Easton woman so impressed the Retro Fitness CEO that he's paying for her education

Megan Pustaver turned to food as a coping mechanism when dealing with a troubled relationship, and her weight swelled to 210 pounds.

Easton Hospital now offering 3-D breast exams

By Tim Darragh, Of The Morning Call — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:11:33 GMT

The hottest new technique in breast imaging has come to Easton Hospital.

Local teacher named as Teacher All-Star Honorable Mention

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:22:59 GMT

A local teacher was chosen as a Teacher All-Star Honorable Mention for the annual contest presented by GDF SUEZ at the Phillies Teacher Appreciation Night on May 3.

Stranger brightens Mother's Day for soldier's mom

By Paul Muschick , Of The Morning Call — Mon, 13 May 2013 03:53:08 GMT

Emailed photo shows Prince Harry near her son's grave at Arlington National Cemetery.

The kindness of a stranger made Bonnie Jo Lobosco's Mother's Day.

Events planned around the Lehigh Valley area

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:23:46 GMT

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National Canal Museum to wrap up Spring Lecture Series May 16

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:47:01 GMT

The Spring Lecture Series hosted by the National Canal Museum and the Pennsylvania Canal Society will conclude at 7:30 p.m. May 16 with a presentation of the National Park Service.