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Tom Shortell/LehighValleyNews.comSafety officials with PPL presented about a dozen demonstrations of electrical hazards to more than 100 firefighters in Williams Township. The event was designed to educate first responders about potential electrical mishaps at the scenes of emergencies. -
Distributed/Allentown Bethlehem Easton Regional Music AwardsThe new Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Regional Music Awards has an official website, and is taking nominations for its first ceremony later this year.
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An expansion of the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program “delivers the largest targeted tax cut for Pennsylvania seniors in nearly two decades,” according to the Department of Revenue. -
The state Public Utility Commission announced a proposed settlement that also requires the Allentown-based utility company to absorb about $16 million in costs associated with corrective actions. It still requires approval by PUC commissioners.
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The property at 5494 Schochary Rd in Lynn Township dates to 1874 and has been occupied by long-term owners — until now. And it might not be on the market for long.
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The monthly report from the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors shows home sales down 32 percent in September from September 2022. Low inventory and higher mortgage rates are to blame, officials say.
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The public transportation service provider will take two phases to restore the fare of its 31-Day Pass as the public health emergency for COVID-19 has ended.
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The average price for a gallon of gas in the Lehigh Valley was $3.87 this week. That's below the Pennsylvania average of $3.92 per gallon but up slightly more than 11 cents from last week, according to AAA.
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The August report from the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors shows a drop in new listings and closings. The median sale price for the month reached $336,500.
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Most vendors contracted with the Allentown Fair will not be able to sell beverages at their stands. Chris Cocca of Vince's Cheesesteaks has a bit of a problem with that.
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Wawa is making the special offer available to teachers and school staff as schools are reopening.
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The marinade in a specific batch of the raw Wegmans jerk chicken may have been cross-contaminated by an equipment malfunction in the processing plant, according to the USDA.
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Costco Wholesale previously announced that membership scanning devices would come to local warehouse stores "over the coming months." The scanners were in place this week at the Costco Warehouse off Krocks Road in Lower Macungie Township.
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The Allentown City Planning Commission on Tuesday approved a developer's plans to build a mixed-use complex with 201 residential units and ground-floor shopping.
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Community appreciation event a give-back for public and member support.
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Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. introduced his proposed 2025 budget on Tuesday, Oct. 1, highlighting yet another year without a property tax increase.
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The rink, which again will be erected in front of the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks stage at the foot of the blast furnaces, is scheduled to open Nov. 22 and run through Jan. 5.
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A doggy day care in Alburtis made a donation to the ambulance corps to ensure the area's furry friends are okay in the face of a fire.
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Allentown officials are asking voters to authorize them to one day raise the tax rate paid when properties are bought and sold in the city.
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Northampton County’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event was held Saturday. More than 1,700 residents registered.
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The US is mailing Americans COVID tests again. Here's how to get them
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A West Easton smoke shop sold a jackpot-winning Match 6 ticket for the Wednesday, September 25, 2024 drawing, earning the purchaser $1.68 million, and the store owner a $10,000 bonus.
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LehighValleyNews.com reporters got an exclusive look inside the Salisbury Township mansion at 3015 Barrington Lane that'll soon be up for auction. Here's what they saw inside.
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The “Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Set" has been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after the paint on the hoe and rake were found to contain lead levels exceeding the federal content ban.
