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Crest Plaza incident because of suicidal man, police say
Police blocked off the entrances to the plaza, onlookers say, but the public was never in danger, according to a press release about the incident.
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Sober house for recovering substance abusers proposed near elementary school
Construction company Moyer Construction LLC is proposing a sober house at 3599 Broadway in South Whitehall Township, next to Cetronia Elementary School.
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For Black Friday shoppers this year, it's more about tradition than doorbusters
Holiday shopping habits and a different approach by retailers serve to change the Black Friday experience. Shoppers at the Lehigh Valley Mall say tradition brought them out.
Food & Drink
Cooking for Thanksgiving? Keep grease out of the sink, local officials say
Local officials warn residents never to pour fats, oils and grease (FOG), into the sink because it can harden and cause blockages in pipes.
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More than 86,000 turkeys in Lehigh County affected by recent avian flu outbreaks
The USDA report does not include information about which commercial turkey farms were affected, but Jaindl recently reported an outbreak of the disease.