Local News
New flu variant this season causing numbers not seen in a quarter-century
Subclade K, the new flu variant, emerged after U.S. pharmaceutical companies developed their vaccines for the current flu season.
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Higher Education
Hispanic Center and Latino Leadership Alliance award $8,000 in scholarships, free laptops
Local high school and college students — including first-generation college student biology major Rachel Apiolaza — received $1,000 scholarships from the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley and the Latino Leadership Alliance in their first year presenting the awards since a merger.
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Easton's Winter Market returns Saturday with more than 25 vendors
Easton's Winter Market returns to the city this weekend, offering visitors over 25 vendors, including rotating guests, as well as educational opportunities and special events through April.
Bethlehem
'Giant teddy bear': Bethlehem cop-turned-handyman comes to aid of distressed resident
The Bethlehem Police Department is giving kudos to one of its officers, who went beyond simply making a report when he responded to a call for a burglary.
Elections
Mackenzie votes for Democratic plan to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits
U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley, and 16 other Republicans voted for a Democratic bill to extend tax credits for the Affordable Care Act on Thursday night. Mackenzie called on senators to reject the House version but find a deal to keep the credits and reform the health care system.