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United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley/The United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, in coordination with Greater Easton Development Partnership, has established the fund to help victims of Friday's devastating fire at the Hotel Hampton building, 462 Northampton St. Also, a Red Cross emergency shelter operation has been relocated. -
Photo | Miller-Keystone Blood Center VanMiller-Keystone Blood Center requires about 350 blood donations every day to meet the needs of regional hospitals. Sunday's big winter storm forced the cancellation of multiple blood drives.
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Ripple is pushing forward with plans to build 12 "deeply affordable" apartments inside the former Emmanuel United Church. -
Kevin McClelland is the newest chief executive officer of the Boy Scouts of America Minsi Trails Council, whose membership took a hit during the coronavirus pandemic.
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United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley's latest giving campaign ended March 31 with a record $25 million-plus in contributions — nearly $2.5 million more than the prior year.
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The Allentown branch of the Greater Valley YMCA is set to reopen following a fire last summer. Services are limited, but plans for more programming are on the way.
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Edward Shaughnessy’s 'KSAT 2021: A Walkabout' documents 365 photographs of the Karl Stirner Arts Trail, detailing a picturesque scene a day. Proceeds from print sales will help benefit the trail.
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The nonprofit has had to scale back its operations from five days to four as it awaits funding from grants, according to its executive director.
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Cold, wet weather didn't stop hundreds from celebrating “Be My Neighbor Day” on Saturday at the Bethlehem Area Public Library.
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Silk Lehigh Valley hosted an invitation-only open house Friday for its new location at 315 N. 7th St. in Allentown, a former house that is a few blocks from center city.
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A star is born: Easton's Nurture Nature Center obtains parking variance for planetarium installationEaston's Nurture Nature Center has been granted a novel parking variance which will allow it to add an immersive dome to the property without having to pay for secured parking at local lots.
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COMMENTARY: The one constant in Harrisburg no matter the dominant political party is a reflexive inclination to shield information from the public. This week is Sunshine Week.
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New for this year, among the two different kinds of sheep, rabbits, miniature donkeys and ponies live at the Johnson Barn, there also will be 10 Nigerian Dwarf and Pygmy goats on site for snuggling.
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It will offer affordable spay and neuter surgeries, wellness visits, vaccines, TNR services and more, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Wednesday by appointment only.
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PPL will hold a small appliance recycling event, scheduled for Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 20, that will accept room air conditioners and dehumidifiers in working condition, according to a release.
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New Bethany resident Hannah Becker, in a video shown at the event, thanked New Bethany and all its people for “allowing me the opportunity to begin again.”
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Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley received a $35,000 donation from The Giant Company.
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Terry Schew said he lives in an encampment on nearby Norfolk Southern railroad property that’s facing a Dec. 15 eviction.
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Easton's community has come out in force to offer support to the family and friends of firefighter Tyler Weidner, who died last week.
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A retired Easton teacher is aiming to bring South Side Easton a new community library focused on helping the young and old throughout the neighborhood.
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Allentown City Council last month gave Mayor Matt Tuerk 30 days to acquire a property for safe camping or temporary shelter for residents of an encampment due to close Sept. 29. Tuerk says he won't meet that deadline.
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First responders came together in Easton Thursday for the first Easton Emergency Management Task Force meeting, aiming to strengthen bonds with first responders and community organizations that play pivotal roles during disasters.
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The Upper Nazareth Fire Department celebrated Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day on Monday with news it's been awarded a $10,000 grant.
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Easton City Councilman Frank Pintabone is bringing his back to school rally back to Scott Park this Sunday, with free supplies, food, and entertainment for the kids.
