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Few job losses in November: Rate eases
The Swampby Don Lee In a positive jobs report before the holidays, the nation's unemployment rate eased to 10 percent in November, from 10.2 percent in October, and the number of workers on payrolls was essentially unchanged last month, the Labor......Tags: Wages and Pensions, Employers, National Government, Labor Markets, Unemployment
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Obama apologizes to 'sweetie'
The Swampby Frank James Sen. Barack Obama did what you have to do if you say something to a person that many people find offensive, especially if you're running for president: He phoned Peggy Agar, the reporter he referred to......Tags: Pennsylvania, Michigan, The New York Times, Barack Obama
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Michelle Obama's guests: State of Union
The Swampby Michael Muskal Part of the ceremony surrounding any presidential speech to Congress is who gets to be singled out and who gets invited to sit with the first family. First Lady Michelle Obama is bringing quite a crowd. This......Tags: Pennsylvania, Chicago, California, Social Issues, Housing and Urban Planning
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Obama's State of the Union: 'Hopeful'
The Swampby Mark Silva, updated with details and speech President Barack Obama, vowing a new commitment to fiscal restraint while renewing his bid for an overhaul of healthcare, called on Americans Wednesday night to repair "a deficit of trust.'' The president,......Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Pennsylvania, California, Unions, Civil Rights
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Pub at Wegmans to open Wednesday
I don't think there's any law against drinking and shopping, but we'll soon find out how well they go together. The Pub at Wegmans, set inside the supermarket at 3900 Tilghman St. in Allentown, will open Wednesday, according to store manager Mike Kier....
Tags: Frozen Yogurt, Restaurants, Verizon Communications, Hellertown, Marketing
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Allen-Dieruff rivalry rekindled for a good cause
Jennifer Glose remembers what the Allen-Dieruff rivalry was like when she was at Allen in the 1980s. "We were always at each other's throats back then," she said. And that included the annual Powder Puff football game, a charity event that was always...
Tags: Pancreatic Cancer, Colleges and Universities, St. Patrick's Day, Cedar Crest College
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Road Warrior: Security officers, not police, at Fairgrounds
Q: The concern I have is with the security company at the Allentown Fairgrounds, Lehigh Law Enforcement Officers Association. When you read that title, what comes to mind? Police officers, right? This a group of security officers, not police. Aren't...Tags: Lehigh County, Law Enforcement, Business Enterprises, Laws, Lawyers
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Lehigh Parkway wall, and road, stable for now, permanent fix to come
Q: When you turn into the Lehigh Parkway from S. 12th Street approaching the stone wall, traffic cones are set out, making the road one lane. This continues for the length of the wall, and the bridle path on the other side of the wall is closed off. It...
Tags: Technology, Transportation, Travel, Road Transportation, Science and Technology
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Allentown-Harrisburg parallels are fascinating
The Allentown-Harrisburg déjà vu experience is getting a little spooky. Just over a week ago, I compared Allentown's financial problems, created by maladroit mayoral actions, with Harrisburg's financial problems, which are even worse, also caused by...
Tags: Local Government, Economy, Business and Finance, Roy Afflerbach, Environmental Issues, Elections
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GingerBread House is a treat for the senses
First, I'd like to thank all the kind readers who welcomed me back to work and to Retail Watch after my extended medical leave. It really warms my heart to know how caring you all are. Here at The Morning Call, we often find readers are more likely to...
Tags: Craigslist, Inc., Macungie, Emmaus, Human Interest, Gingerbread Houses
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Empty lipstick tubes make great sewing kits
Today we want to pay tribute to someone we feel very fortunate to call a friend: Irene Zalutsky. We nicknamed her "Toilet Lady" and she was a great sport. She even wore yellow rubber gloves and let us make a video of her demonstrating how to clear a...
Tags: South Whitehall Township, Whitehall
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Empty beverage cartons can save you money
A couple of weeks ago we shared a tip from Doug Burton in Nazareth about planting empty vegetable cans next to your tomato plants to save time and money when watering them. That prompted a response from South Whitehall Township resident Liz Phillips,...
Tags: South Whitehall Township, Nazareth, Chemical Industry, Tomatoes, Whitehall
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