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Mark Lennihan/ASSOCIATED PRESSAllentown to move forward with electric vehicle pilot, environmental advisory council voices supportThe city was awarded funding through a state Department of Environmental Protection grant to buy seven electric vehicles. However, more funding is needed for charging infrastructure.
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Distributed/Fellowship CommunityA developer's request to split an expansion project at a retirement home complex was approved by Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners on Monday night.
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The development on North Krocks Road prompted the LVPC to recommend intersection changes to accomodate increased pedestrian traffic and safety
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Lawmakers announced the $40 million infusion that they said will support a new Northside Logistics and Cargo Complex. It will include a new dock facility and direct truck-to-aircraft loading apron at LVIA.
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North Whitehall Twp. kitten rescue Foxy's Cradle is changing their operations in an effort to comply with township zoning rules they were found to have violated. They're also preparing for a possible court fight to determine the rescue's future.
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Registration is open for the Nurture Nature Center's Youth Climate Summit of the Lehigh Valley, a free event April 19 and 20. The summit aims to engage middle and high school students in climate change issues, as well as seek solutions.
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Rep. Joshua Siegel announced on Friday he will seek a second term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Siegel, 29, represents the 22nd Legislative District, which includes parts of Allentown and Salisbury Township.
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Allentown School District is giving its high school students access to ‘Counslr,’ an app that provides 24-hour text-based sessions with licensed counselors to schools and businesses.
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Parkland School Board on Tuesday held a hearing regarding a potential addition to the new Operations Center across from Orefield Middle School, which is currently under construction.
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Allentown Art Museum hosted a reception for its new immersive and interactive exhibition ‘Restoring Petals,’ which reflects on the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic and honors those who died.
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North Whitehall Township's Klusaritz Family Farm was recognized at the Pennsylvania Farm Show as one of six farms across the state that had been in the same family for more than 100 years.
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Lauren and Juan Vargas, the owners of Nowhere Coffee Co., played host to President Biden as he swept through Emmaus to visit with local business owners Friday.
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But the land won't be available for two years -- and it's an hour's drive from the city.
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The team is asking for $1.5 million for stadium upgrades - one of several American Rescue Plan requests.
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“I believe we have overstepped our bounds as a council,” Daryl Hendricks said.
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It's one of the first times British cars have been part of the festival.
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Clients, community members invited to participate in creating KidsPeace building mural.
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Heat index values up to 101 degrees are expected.
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Buttigieg said the project is a part of a bigger vision of how to modernize and upgrade airports.
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Wells Fargo is said to have contributed to politicians who oppose abortion rights.
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The market's 'Sweet 16' celebration will pay tribute to the late Linn Walker.
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There's been close to 300 cases reported so far this year.
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There's room for everybody, one business owner says.
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Ice, mist and fruit- or fish-infused 'ice cakes' are being used to cool down inhabitants.