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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United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley have released an action plan to help seniors. The two organizations hope to address challenges seniors face in the Valley, while solving some other problems in the process. -
Pa.'s Department of Environmental Protection gave the company 14 days to come up with a plan of action.
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The Allentown organization helps kids with educational opportunities regardless of financial or home situation.
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Museum of Indian Culture president said it's appreciated and meaningful, but there is a long road ahead to reconciliation.
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The annual Peace Candle lighting happened Saturday evening at Easton's Centre Square, aiming to promote local businesses.
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A sea of mostly U.S.A. fans wore flags and drank beer outside the ArtsQuest Center in Bethlehem. In Allentown, fans gathered at St. Luke's Metro Center on the indoor soccer field.
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New Bethany Ministries held its annual Thanksgiving Day dinner. The pandemic and the economy have changed the faces of those in need.
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Kids, healthcare workers and former children's hospital patients had first dibs on lacing up as Bethlehem's mayor cut the ribbon and the IronPigs' MeLVin entertained.
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Catchy music, bowties, dresses, and smiles light up the auditorium of William Allen High School for a Latin dance-off.
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A fuel spill from an overturned tanker truck prompted an evacuation in a Bethlehem neighborhood early Thursday.
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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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Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered Pennsylvania flags on all Commonwealth facilities, buildings, and grounds be lowered to half-staff to honor the victims of the RM Palmer Company factory explosion.
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West Reading's police chief announced two additional fatalities on Sunday evening, ending the search for two missing individuals. The search and rescue operation followed a chocolate factory explosion Friday night.
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Three people died and four remain missing in the explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. chocolate-making plant in West Reading. The grim announcement Saturday night came after a day of hope spurred by a victim found alive in the wreckage early in the day.
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The alleged scheme netted over $70,000.
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The media company publishes Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Popular Mechanics, and other big-name magazines. Staff cites unfair wages and stressful conditions.
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One advocate at Wednesday night's Easton City Council meeting compared the practice to a "partial amputation," similar to a human's fingers being cut off at the knuckles.
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As of now, you technically can be imprisoned for not paying a parking ticket in Allentown — but 'not on my watch,' says board chair Ted Zeller.
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The daughter of the current owner, who has worked there for more than 20 years, reflects on seeing her community grow up.
