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health21 days ago•18 min saved

Lehigh County Sees Its First Measles Cases as PA Outbreak Exceeds 170

Lehigh County has identified its first measles cases, including a pediatric patient, as Pennsylvania’s outbreak grows to 176 cases statewide. The PA Department of Health lists two Lehigh County cases and notes clusters across several counties, with St. Luke’s Hospital confirming a pediatric case. DOH continues a vaccination push, including more than 840 MMR doses at pop-up clinics since late April, while officials emphasize that two MMR doses are 97% effective and that Pennsylvania’s high kindergarten vaccination rate (about 94%) helps keep overall risk low. Regular up-to-date immunization is encouraged to curb spread.

via WFMZ.com|

#health #lehigh-county #measles

politics6 months ago•4 min saved

PA Democrats Secure State House Majority With Allegheny, Lehigh Special Wins

Democrats in the Pennsylvania House preserved their 102-seat majority by winning two special elections in Allegheny (42nd District) and Lehigh (22nd District) counties: Jen Mazzocco and Ana Tiburcio won for Democrats, replacing Republicans who vacated the seats. The wins leave three GOP-held seats still to be filled later this year, keeping the chamber at 102-98 until those elections occur. Additional special elections are scheduled in March to fill unexpired terms for Schmitt and Ecker and a May primary for Seth Grove’s seat, with George Margetas listed as the sole candidate for the 196th District race.

via Pennsylvania Capital-Star|

#allegheny-county #democrats #lehigh-county

accidents3 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Motorcycle Crashes Claim Lives in Pennsylvania

A 20-year-old man from Allentown, Pennsylvania, died after a motorcycle crash in the West End of Allentown. The crash occurred when the victim collided with a vehicle at an intersection. The cause of death was determined to be multiple traumatic injuries, and the incident is currently under investigation by the Allentown Police Department's crash reconstruction unit and the Lehigh County District Attorney's office. Further details will be released on Monday.

via lehighvalleylive.com|

#accidents #allentown #coroner

law-enforcement3 years ago•0 min saved

Multiple Counties Designated High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas by White House

The White House has designated Lehigh County as a high intensity drug trafficking area, admitting it into the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program (HIDTA). This program aims to reduce drug production and trafficking in the United States by collaborating with federal, state, and local law enforcement. Lehigh County is one of nine new counties admitted to the program, and the designation will result in additional federal resources being deployed to address the county's drug-related issues. President Joe Biden's proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year includes $290.2 million in federal funding for the HIDTA program.

via 69News WFMZ-TV|

#drug-trafficking #federal-funding #high-intensity-drug-trafficking-areas-program

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Giant grocery store employee arrested for tampering with food using sewing needles.

A former employee of Giant Food Store in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, is accused of putting sewing needles in bagged vegetables, Tasty-Kake packages, and some dog and cat foods. The tampering was discovered after customers started returning items with needles stuck inside. No injuries were reported, and all affected food has been removed from shelves.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|

#crime #food-tampering #giant-food-store