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Stephanie Sigafoos/LehighValleyNews.comThe winter storm that prompted dire forecasts and a statewide disaster declaration largely fizzled in the Lehigh Valley, leaving the area with only moderate to light snowfall by Monday morning. -
Distributed/With control of the state House in the balance, Pennsylvania Democratic leaders selected Ana Tiburcio as the party's nominee in the 22nd House District special election. Some prominent Lehigh County Democratic leaders have criticized her as unprepared following her performance at a debate this month.
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Lehigh County commissioners approved a nearly $1 million contract with long-term vendor Lehigh Valley Pretrial Services Inc. though several commissioners and the county controller raised concerns about transparency. -
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission approved 36 new honorees for 2022, including the Allentown State Hospital and the President Pumping Engine in Upper Saucon Township.
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Attorney General Josh Shapiro has announced the charges against 30 individuals and 21 businesses located in Lehigh, Lebanon and Philadelphia counties. They are accused of “title washing” and re-titling stolen vehicles.
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The city removed the check box after concerns were raised over whether the question of legal status was overly intrusive and whether it could be discouraging requests.
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The newly approved budget does not raise property taxes, but does have a deficit due to big projects planned in 2023.
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A new resource for children with autism and their families opened in Bethlehem Township. The clinic offers evaluations that can lead to a diagnosis and treatment programs.
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Upper Macungie Township’s newly adopted 2023 budget does not change the real estate tax.
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Alleged unauthorized spending sparked the concept of the possible need, and forensic audits are typically done when there are specific allegations of misconduct, according to the district's solicitor and business manager. At least one school board member voiced early opposition to the audit.
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The Grinch will be signing autographs and taking photos with shoppers amidst live music, games, gift wrapping, a photo wall and more.
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Carol Birks discussed safety, learning and retention at a town hall meeting Wednesday at Hays Elementary School.
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The disease, a relatively new and deadly threat to the American beech, has few treatment options and no known cure.
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A couple of factors play into the slumping local market.
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Lowhill Township supervisors denied a final plan for a warehouse owned by Core5 Industrial Partners, which is already in litigation with the township.
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The Community and The Arts Clean Up aims to combine community service and engagement through a tournament-style competition – with prizes for the team that fills the most trash bags – followed by a gathering with live music and food.
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Firefighters, friends and family gathered Wednesday to pay respects to longtime Allentown firefighter Chris Kiskeravage.
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The new service, run by Landline and American Airlines, connects typical airport gates in Allentown with gates in Philadelphia, like any regional jet.
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Three new pickleball courts were recently installed at Laurys Firehouse Park in North Whitehall Township. The township Recreation Department is offering lessons there.
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Upper Macungie Township will host a workshop for residents to give feedback on land-use law revisions. It will be held on July 25 from 6pm to 8pm in the municipal building.
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Rep. Susan Wild grows her war chest as the Lehigh Valley's 2024 congressional race starts heating upRep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh Valley, announced Tuesday she's raised more than $600,000 toward her re-election in the last three months. The race for PA-7 may be among the most hotly contested in the country next year.
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Kevin Dellicker, an intelligence officer in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, nearly upset former Lehigh County Commissioner Lisa Scheller in the 2022 GOP primary for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. He'll hope to defeat Democratic incumbent Susan Wild in next year's race.
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The project could have a developer in place as early as March 2024, redevelopment authority director Chris Gulotta said, though he cautioned that’s an “aggressive” goal.
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Community Walk Days bring light to troublesome roads and intersections around the Lehigh Valley.
