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Olivia Marble/lehighvalleynews.comGeneral real estate taxes will stay flat in South Whitehall Township next year, its fire tax will rise 0.28 of a mill and residents will see a new 0.1% income tax to fund open space preservation.
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Brittany Sweeney/After persistently dry, windy weather last year triggered concerns over the longevity of holiday trees, this year’s crop is shaping up well, Lehigh Valley growers said, with many different varieties available.
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The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 8, would remove out-of-pocket costs and require 100% coverage for preventative breast cancer screenings and genetic testing. Proponents say it would be the first of its kind in the nation.
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The Supreme Court is about to hear arguments over President Joe Biden's student debt relief plan. It's a plan that impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
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Vendors and attendees were happy to be back in business Sunday at the Lehigh Valley Travel Expo. Organized by AAA, it was held at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem.
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Advocates see the sudden reduction of benefits as a looming health and welfare crisis.
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How has COVID changed the delivery of health care? What do health care workers think about lifting the COVID emergency? Health and wellness reporter Brittany Sweeney moderates a discussion with local experts on the front lines.
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PPL Electric Utilities, which has been under fire for a recent billing error that impacted thousands, said more than 100,000 customers are paying more for their electricity than they need to.
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The cafe's union is among the nation's first to negotiate with the chain, on account of upcoming renovations.
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In a pinch for that special someone? Easton Public Market is open Tuesday with vendors offering traditional items like flowers and chocolate — even fresh food to cook your sweetie a romantic dinner.
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While the majority of Super Bowl snacks, plastic and paper items have seen increases in price, there are some exceptions due to the slowly recovering supply chain issues.
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South Side Easton has seen a loss of business over the years. Residents and city officials gathered with the South Side Civic Association to discuss ways to attract businesses to the area.
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You can grab a cup of coffee at Starbucks and a Gobbler sandwich at Wawa, if that's more your speed for a Thanksgiving feast. Here's what else is open — and closed — on Thanksgiving in the Lehigh Valley.
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Some of Taylor Swift’s fans want you to know three things: They’re not still 16, they have careers and resources and, right now, they’re angry. That’s a powerful political motivator, researchers say.
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Pennsylvania farmers are preparing for thousands of fresh turkeys to be picked up for the holiday meal.
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It's a day when people are encouraged to shop local and buy goods outside of big box stores. Exhausted from fighting lines at crowded stores on Black Friday or ordering online from retailers that have warehouses around the world, people can buy from their neighbors.
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Lehigh Valley Health Network is providing free parking in Downtown Bethlehem for the fourth consecutive year.
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Officials offer 6 tips to keep Pa. consumers' energy costs down and keep warm as temperatures drop.
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Certain doses of the ADHD drug Adderall are in short supply. Experts from the Lehigh Valley share their perspectives on causes and complications.
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Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley released an audit on Tuesday which is focused on the county's health care expenses. He says he found that taxpayers were paying about $4 million more than necessary.
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Allentown's City Council also supports changing the zoning designation for two parcels along Riverside Drive from industrial use to urban commercial use.
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Even though home sales are down in the Lehigh Valley, data shows housing prices rose again in September thanks to low inventory.
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AAA East Central said that last winter season, it answered 259,423 calls about battery issues and replaced 57,051 batteries. It says now is the time to prepare your car for colder temperatures.
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To avoid the hold, either walk inside to put the exact amount of your purchase on your card, or pay cash.