Dozens wait in line for Spirit Christmas store opening in Whitehall, Pa
WHITEHALL, Pa. — Dozens of eager shoppers, including families with children, waited in line for hours Friday as the first Spirit Christmas store in the...
By Jai Smith
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SNAP benefits to be restored in Pennsylvania, Shapiro says
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro said Friday that Pennsylvania has begun distributing delayed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, following a federal court ruling...
By Isabel Hope
Stargazer Cast Iron celebrates a decade of American-made excellence in the Lehigh Valley
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — What started in a garage with 250 hand-sanded skillets has become a cookware revolution, and Stargazer Cast Iron is just getting started....
By Harper Hogan
Easton volunteer Patty McGinley remembered for dedication to downtown community
EASTON, Pa. — For Patty McGinley, the annual Peace Candle lighting in downtown Easton wasn’t just a community tradition, but a family pilgrimage that defined...
By Harper Hogan
Councilman Pintabone announces 13th Annual Turkey Giveaway
EASTON, PA — Councilman Frank J. Pintabone will distribute free turkeys to Easton residents in need on Nov. 22, marking the 13th year of the...
By Jai Smith
‘Neighbors helping neighbors’: Easton to host community food drive this Saturday
EASTON, Pa. — A community food drive at the Easton Farmers Market on Saturday, Nov. 8 will aim to support local families facing food insecurity...
By Isabel Hope
Trump to partially fund SNAP after court rulings, Shapiro pledges $5 million in aid
HARRISBURG, Pa. — President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday it will partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) after judges ordered the federal government...
By Isabel Hope
Angels of Easton expands mission after unexpected donation inspires wave of support
EASTON, Pa. — Dana Kozinski, the central founder of Angels of Easton, has found that her generosity can inspire charitable acts in return. For the...
SNAP work rules take effect Nov. 1 amid shutdown, raising concerns among food banks
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Starting Nov. 1, new federal rules will expand work requirements and time limits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, raising concerns...
By Isabel Hope
Café 23 brings dinner service to downtown Emmaus
EMMAUS, Pa. — The faith-based brunch destination known for fresh, locally sourced ingredients is expanding its hours to include dinner service three nights a week...
By Jai Smith
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