Lehigh County News

That endowment will help improve parks across the city by providing long-term funding for the Parknership’s work.

A secondary cold front Tuesday will bring little opportunity for precipitation and another day of windy conditions across the region, forecasters say, setting the stage for risk of fire spread.

The Lehigh Valley is parched, again. Here's what the region needs to get out of the drought that has led to burn bans and voluntary water conservation measures.

Councilman Ed Zucal is set to be the first person to announce a challenge to Mayor Matt Tuerk's re-election bid.

The red flag warning is in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday in both Lehigh and Northampton counties. It's the second red flag warning issued so far this month.

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual meeting and awards luncheon at Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem on Thursday.

Daniel Klem Jr., director of the Acopian Center for Ornithology at the college, on Saturday was presented with the Walt Pomeroy Conservation Award. His most recent study found 3.5 million birds dying every day in a 365-day period.

State Sen. Jarrett Coleman challenged over 500 mail-in ballot applications of former Lehigh County voters. Coleman said in a text that he will pursue other ways to challenge how counties register voters living abroad.

The former greenhouse and wholesale outlet at 8025 Spinnerstown Road, Zionsville became available after the company went out of business late last year.

Unofficial results from the Pennsylvania Department of State show U.S. Rep. Susan Wild trailing Republican Ryan Mackenzie by about 1 percentage point in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District.

Upper Macungie Township’s newly adopted 2023 budget does not change the real estate tax.

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.

The Grinch will be signing autographs and taking photos with shoppers amidst live music, games, gift wrapping, a photo wall and more.

Carol Birks discussed safety, learning and retention at a town hall meeting Wednesday at Hays Elementary School.

South Whitehall Township commissioners unanimously appointed Penn State University student Jacob Roth to fill their vacant position.

Lowhill Township supervisors denied a land development plan for one of three proposed warehouses in the township.

There’s solidarity brewing in Whitehall, where Lehigh County lawmakers will join local Starbucks workers at a “sip in” Tuesday afternoon. The “sip in” is the latest coordinated action in which Starbucks workers are engaging as they look to unionize themselves and their stores across the country.

Lehigh County commissioners are evaluating a proposal that would create a new program for individuals recently released from prison by engaging them before release and following them to ensure they stay employed and do not reoffend.

A driver was pulled over shortly after noon Monday, and ran into the woods before being arrested along I-78, police said.

South Whitehall Township's Board of Supervisors may appoint a new commissioner at their special meeting on Wednesday.

With winter here, drivers should be aware of a Pennsylvania law passed earlier this year that requires them to clear snow and ice off their vehicles before hitting the road.

City Controller Jeff Glazier has been working to provide children in need with beds - and other furniture - for more than two decades. This year, he's calling it a career.