-
Courtesy/Second Harvest Food Bank Facebook PageThe slashing of federal funding coupled with the state's budget impasse has set back Second Harvest Food Bank and the families in need it serves across the counties of Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Wayne, Pike and Carbon, organizers say. -
Christine Sexton/LehighValleyNews.comEnding months of BYOB, which patrons have come to like, the former Nonna Sulina's has moved to Fountain Hill under a new name and can finally announce full-service status.
-
Upper Macungie Township supervisors unanimously approved the final plan for three warehouses at the former Air Products and Chemicals Inc. headquarters at 7201 Hamilton Blvd. Residents' chief concerns include noise, traffic and runoff. -
Maria Montero, a member of former Gov. Tom Corbett's administration, declared her candidacy for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District with the FEC this week. She'll aim to unseat Democratic incumbent Susan Wild in the 2024 congressional race.
-
South Whitehall commissioners voted to drop the college requirement for new police officers, among other changes to the recruitment process.
-
For some, even two-and-a-half centuries later, the Declaration of Independence makes for a fun read and a historic reminder.
-
The Schnecksville zoo's annual Independence Day Celebration included patriotic enrichment for the animals, free flags for guests, as well as live music from the Allentown Hobo “Almost” Marching Band.
-
North Whitehall supervisors tabled the final plan for Timberidge Luxury Apartments after a lengthy debate about potential curbing and sidewalk installation.
-
The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is asking people to consider donating blood over the 4th of July holiday. This time of year, the organization says donations drop off, but the need stays the same.
-
A cappella singing group Straight No Chaser will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at Miller Symphony Hall, 23 N. 6th St., Allentown. Tickets, at $49.50-$69.50, are available at www.millersymphonyhall.org or 610-432-6715.
-
One the first day of sweet corn sales at Newhard Farms on Friday, the lines were long and the smiles were in abundance.
-
After an outbreak earlier this month among the Humane Society's shelter dogs, the organization says it's now safe to adopt their animals. They are set to re-open to the public on July 1.
-
General Manager Kurt Landes says stadium renovation costs have risen from $6M to $9.5M.
-
The idea is to get young swimmers, under heavy supervision, to get used to the water.
-
Lehigh County will certify both the 2021 general and the 2022 primary elections on Wednesday.
-
Hundreds turned out. 'We're all part of a global kaleidoscope,' said a participant.
-
The cyclists were on their way between the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., and New York City.
-
The Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute will conduct up to 20 clinical trials at a time.
-
Both Lehigh and Northampton counties are considering changing the color of secrecy envelopes.
-
Both candidates attended the count in person.
-
The money will create nearly 450 new affordable housing units.
-
Financial aid can come from federal, state and private sources.
-
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to halt a federal appeals court ruling that the votes be counted.
-
Browne, of Allentown, says he is proud of his work on the state Senate Appropriations Committee.
