Julian Abraham
ReporterI’m a general assignment reporter for LehighValleyNews.com, but have a special interest in all things quirky, crime, or meaningful. I joined Lehigh Valley Public Media in 2022 after completing a master’s degree at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Before that, I reported for CTV News Atlantic in Canada and spent some time in commercial radio. I also hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of King’s College, and a bachelor’s in criminology from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. I love my job, but when I’m not at work I enjoy fitness, humor, meditation and playing drums. Contact me at JulianA@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8185.
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The developer, with strong ties to the Lehigh Valley, plans to turn the corner property into a restaurant — with at least one hot dog on the menu. -
The new building is billed as a "future-forward" model of sustainability, and generates most of the electricity it uses. At the unveilling, faculty and administration reflected on the college's legacy.
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The games at Liberty High were dedicated to a longtime supporter and announcer of the games, Rick Agretto, who celebrated his 40th anniversary Thursday.
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The incentive is worth up to $150. Lehigh County commissioners applauded the move, but warned that it won't single-handedly create more volunteer firefighters.
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Community leaders gathered to walk around — literally — and brainstorm ways to make things safer for those who don't drive. The effort will last into the fall and involves several communities in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
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In its first meeting since raising borough property taxes more than 100%, Catasauqua Borough Council faced the wrath of the public Monday.
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Authorities say an employee at the Giant supermarket at 7150 Hamilton Boulevard in Lower Macungie Township put sewing needles into grocery items. The juvenile worker has been identified and charges are pending.
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Larnelle Damon donates, mentors, and says he gives the best haircuts in town. He was honored with an award from AT&T.
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The park will feature zip lines, climbing and a bar. Founders say they hope it will make the Lehigh Valley a bigger tourist destination.
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The 1982 hit includes the lyrics, “Well, we’re livin’ here in Allentown/And they’re closin’ all the factories down” – marking the city a symbol of the American rust belt. Some people who live in Allentown say it's not fair and not true.
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The store would have been at 44-46 N. 13th St., and sold cigarettes, cigars, candy and groceries.
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An investment firm with $1.3 billion worth of shares in Air Products has been criticizing the Fortune 500 company's performance. With an upcoming shareholder vote, a new direction for the company could be decided.
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Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong, with less than a year left in his term, emphasized the need for nonpartisan cooperation, funding and "not being a lame duck" toward the end of his service during a visit to Emmaus Borough Council. He also brought a funding announcement.
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The borough heard from five passionate applicants, some brand new to politics — and rejected them all in favor of an eight-year council veteran. Still, they encouraged the other applicants to run for election and even offered to help with paperwork.
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Ice Cream Wars is described by the Da Vinci Science Center as the 'sweetest competition in the Lehigh Valley.'
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Some Peeps devotees traveled from all over the country to see a giant yellow chick drop at SteelStacks at 5:35 p.m. — a time chosen to accommodate a younger audience and their bedtimes.
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People engaged with Ripple Community Center Inc. regularly shared stories about how it's helped them get on their feet. RCI will convert an Allentown church into "deeply affordable housing" in the new year.
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The mocktail mixing competition brought together media personalities from different outlets in the Lehigh Valley, serving up alcohol-free drinks.
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Two commercial entities had their cases heard in Tuesday's Whitehall Zoning meeting, including a shed-sales business and a new sign for Lehigh Valley Mall.
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Joe Shields has served in the role before, and will now do it again until December 2025.
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The church proposed a simple change to property lines that could have larger ramifications.
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According to Allen Organ, shipping the giant instrument from Macungie to France wasn't that difficult, but it was customized to match the interior of the cathedral.
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