Passenger trains last rolled through the city in 1967, and Amtrak says a resumption is not in the cards.
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Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 582 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 38% higher than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 27% higher compared to 14 days ago.
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Anticipating ‘partisan’ impasse, Democrats ask court to prepare to draw Pa. congressional map
The legal challenge comes just one day after the U.S. Census Bureau confirmed Pennsylvania will lose one of its 18 congressional seats, setting up a contentious battle to protect incumbents.
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Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 563 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 46% higher than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 23% higher compared to 14 days ago.
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City Council allocates grant money, tackles nuisance two-wheelers on streets, fills vacancies
Lebanon City council makes grant money plans, hears complaints about illegal two-wheeled vehicles, fills vacancies at Apr. 26 monthly meeting.
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You’re invited! A guide and free reader Q&A on what you need to know before the May primary election.
On Tuesday, May 4 at 5 p.m., join Spotlight PA Deputy Editor Sarah Anne Hughes and WHYY’s Politics Reporter Katie Meyer as they break down what you need to know before you vote.
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Pennsylvania will lose a U.S. House seat after redistricting
The loss of one of the state’s 18 congressional districts sets up a high-stakes redistricting process.
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Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 579 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 45% higher than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 27% higher compared to 14 days ago.
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Sunoco failed to disclose some risks of Mariner East pipeline, was ‘negligent’ in response to concerns, judge rules
The ruling was far from a total victory for residents and local officials who had, among other things, sought additional measures to protect children, older people, and those with disabilities.
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Meet Edward H. Krebs, Independent candidate for 48th Senate District seat
Ed Krebs hopes to win special election to represent the 48th District and build consensus between parties.
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Lebanon County daily COVID-19 tracker
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 580 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 46% higher than Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 34% higher compared to 14 days ago.
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100+ vaccines administered to predominantly Hispanic community members at La Placita event
Juntos de Lebanon, Union Community Care and Penn State REACH partnered for a local vaccination event on April 18, resulting in 113 people receiving the first dose of the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19.
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Relief for child sex abuse survivors revived in Pa. Senate after Wolf administration error
The bill is advancing despite long-standing objections by some Republicans who believe such a change can only legally be made by amending the state constitution.
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Meet Tim McMaster, Libertarian candidate for 48th Senate District seat
Tim McMaster hopes to win special election to represent the 48th District and “make Harrisburg less powerful.”
