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Rediscovered 'slave register' sheds light on early Bethlehem
The 1780 register was last seen by historians more than 160 years ago, and was thought to have been lost. Here's what we can learn from it.
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Early accolades for one of the Lehigh Valley's newest restaurants
The restaurant at the Wilbur Mansion has won an award for ambiance and special occasions in the Lehigh Valley.
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Historic discovery: Document sheds light on 18th century slavery in the Lehigh Valley
Lehigh University Professor Scott Gordon will give a presentation at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Sigal Museum in Easton. It will focus on a 1780 register of enslaved people in Northampton County.
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Voices of Leadership: Karen Britt on 'authentic American history'
Karen Britt is a professor of business at Northampton Community College and the founder of Juneteenth Lehigh Valley.
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Pennsylvania food banks brace for increase in demand as extra federal food benefits end
The extra payments that participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, have been getting during the COVID-19 pandemic are ending this month in Pennsylvania, leaving food banks bracing for a surge in demand.
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