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Courtesy/Dorney Park & Wildwater KingdomCheck out a roundup of activities, places, and times to see the fireworks as the Lehigh Valley celebrates Independence Day. -
Brian Myszkowski/LehighValleyNews.comNext year marks 250 years since the colonists produced a bold declaration of freedom and self-governance that still echoes today. It will be an occasion celebrated and recognized across the land — and we at Lehigh Valley Public Media are no exception.
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A tornado warning was issued in the Martins Creek area of Northampton County on Monday afternoon as severe storms moved through. On Tuesday, the National Weather Service confirmed a twister had reached the ground. -
Community Walk Days in the Lehigh Valley kick off on Wednesday, June 28 in Easton. Find out how you can participate in the event or in other initiatives to improve the walkability of the Lehigh Valley.
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LANTA is taking steps to improve the frequency of routes on its main lines. Some riders say it's still not good enough. The transit authority, however, says even after just one week it's noticing improvements.
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The Bethlehem Township Planning Commission will review a sketch plan regarding the William Penn Highway property on Monday. The plan calls for 256 apartments, 13 buildings and a pool.
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Take a look at stories that ran throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.
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The free trolley is coming back to Easton starting this weekend, offering visitors and residents an opportunity to explore the city in style.
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More than a month after he disappeared in Easton on a return trip to Maine, Mustache the cat has been located thanks to the efforts of South Side Easton residents.
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Easton's Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution to allow the entity to acquire homes affected by the 900 block Ferry Street fire through negotiations with the owners.
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Benita Draper was the director of equity initiatives for the Bethlehem Area School District and a former elementary school principal.
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Easton's Zoning Hearing Board has approved a variance for parking which will allow a local woman to open up a gaming cafe where patrons can enjoy games like Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.
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Easton City Councilman Frank Pintabone is organizing a community meeting at Pioneer Park on Saturday, March 15, to discuss tactics to improve safety.
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A working industrial fire was dispatched around 6:42 a.m. in the area of South 24th Street and Washington Boulevard in Wilson Borough, at the old Dixie Cup plant that has plans to be converted into apartments.
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A proposed ordinance to essentially decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana in Easton failed to pass at Wednesday's meeting, with the discussion prompting impassioned debates on the topic.
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John Gehrmann, 44, was charged with three third-degree misdemeanor counts of harassment, with a criminal complaint stating he was involved in the continued harassment of person he suspected of playing a part in his stepdaughter’s disappearance.
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Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. championed the city's successes in 2024 while looking ahead to the challenges of 2025 during his State of the City address held Wednesday.
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Tuesday was the deadline for candidates in scores of political races to file their nominating petitions in hopes of getting on 2025 election ballots. Here's a look at how some of the races are shaping up.
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Enci “Aubrey” Wu was last seen on Jan. 11 in the vicinity of MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township, where she was seeking transportation and/or funds from strangers in order to leave Lehigh County, according to the release.
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Hundreds showed up at Payrow Plaza in Bethlehem to support a march for women's rights on International Women's Day on Saturday.
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As CVS Pharmacy in Easton's South Side sets to close this April, Valley Health Partners is stepping up to provide prescription medication to the neighborhood by mid-summer.
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Easton will soon play host to the second Hologram Zoo in the country, which will offer 3D hologram showcases of animals and dinosaurs in the wild.
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The Easton Safe Streets for All survey is online, and the city is seeking commentary and opinions from the community to improve Easton's transportation and roads.
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The Northampton County General Purpose Authority voted Tuesday to transfer a small lot along 25th St. to Skyline Investment Group, the developer working to turn the old Dixie Cup factory into more than 400 apartments.
