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Steve Novak

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Bethlehem, PA, United States

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  • NJ.com
  • lehighvalleylive.com

Past articles by Steve:

Air quality warning issued across N.J. following massive Canada wildfire

The air pollution is affecting all of New Jersey and parts of Eastern Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service. → Read More

Lehigh Valley weather: 40 mph wind gusts still expected as snow totals downgraded

The nor’easter will spare the Lehigh Valley its heaviest snow, but high winds are expected through Wednesday. → Read More

Cancer patient sues LVHN over cyberattack in which photos, data were leaked on dark web

LVHN was targeted by ALPHV, also known as BlackCat, which has threatened weekly releases of sensitive data unless a ransom is paid. → Read More

Lehigh Valley weather: Latest timing and snow forecast for Friday night’s winter storm

Winter storm warnings have been issued in the Poconos, and winter weather advisories scaled back in southern areas of the Lehigh Valley. → Read More

Pennsylvania was a top state for hate group propaganda in 2022. Lehigh Valley plans to fight back.

White supremacist and antisemitic propaganda was reported at least 30 times in the Lehigh Valley and Warren County. → Read More

Lehigh Valley weather: Advisory issued for Friday winter storm. A few inches of snow expected.

Expect snow to make a hazardous Friday evening commute in the Lehigh Valley. → Read More

Yes, we still spring forward this weekend. What to know for daylight saving time 2023.

The clock change is still happening. Daylight saving time 2023 begins Sunday, March 12. → Read More

Lehigh Valley weather: Two more chances for snow starting early this weekend

A winter storm Friday night could be most significant north of I-78 and the Lehigh Valley, especially in the Poconos and northwest New Jersey. → Read More

USGA picks Saucon Valley Country Club to host 5 more golf championships through 2051

Saucon Valley hosted the 2022 U.S. Senior Open and will do so twice more, along with U.S. Junior Amateur, U.S. Women’s Amateur and U.S. Amateur championships. → Read More

Lehigh Valley weather: See snow totals for your area. Season surpasses historically wimpy winter.

A light, late-season winter storm delivered a quick couple of inches in spots of eastern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey. → Read More

Lehigh Valley weather: How much snow will you get Monday night? Check our updated map for snowfall totals near you.

A narrow band of heavy snow into Tuesday morning could leave a few inches in the Poconos and Lehigh Valley. → Read More

Lehigh Valley weather: After mild Monday, another shot at snow overnight. How much and where?

A challenging snowfall forecast will deliver a narrow band of significant snow for some in Pennsylvania, and light accumulation for others. → Read More

Lehigh Valley weather: Snow shoves off, warmer days ahead. But more wintry weather may await.

The Lehigh Valley could see a repeat winter storm late this week. → Read More

Lehigh Valley weather: How much did it snow? See who got a half foot in late February winter storm.

The overnight winter storm is officially the Lehigh Valley’s biggest snowfall of the 2022-23 season. → Read More

Bethlehem school board concludes $12K internal investigation, but doesn’t say what it was

A former Northampton County judge conducted the probe from November to January. → Read More

Lehigh Valley weather: The biggest snowstorm of the season on Monday night won’t save winter

The Lehigh Valley has only seen 2.9 inches of snow all winter, but is expected to see up to 5 inches Monday night and Tuesday. → Read More

Tipped to gun show ‘straw purchase,’ police find weapons, drugs in Bethlehem home

Two people are charged for possession of guns, meth, heroin and cocaine. → Read More

Mister Rogers was a good neighbor to the Lehigh Valley. Recalling his local visits, 20 years after he died

Over the years, Fred Rogers visited the Crayola factory and local schools in the Lehigh Valley. He died in 2003 at age 74. → Read More

Lehigh Valley weather: Wild week with thunder, wind, big temperature swings, maybe light snow

A few rumbles of February thunder are possible Tuesday afternoon, with big temperature swings later in the week. → Read More

‘One of the biggest fires’ in Bethlehem history: The night the SureFit Silk Mill burned down

The vacant Sand Island site was destroyed by fire in February 1998 before gawkers' eyes. → Read More