Lehigh County News

Allentown's climate action plan survey is live. When completed, the city will be the third of the Lehigh Valley’s major cities to create a climate action plan.

The Whitehall-Coplay School Board is considering a request to start a varsity girls wrestling program.

In addition to the coroner’s office, the Coopersburg Police Department, the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office and the Lehigh County Crash Team also are investigating.

During National Library Week, local libraries celebrated their community role amid uncertainty. A federal order to shut down the Institute of Museum and Library Services threatens essential funding for many library programs.

A pedestrian died early Sunday after he was hit by a tractor-trailer in Coopersburg, according to authorities.

The temporary closure of Water Street in Whitehall Township to address traffic calming measures is close but undetermined, Mayor Joseph J. Marx Jr. said.

U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, who joined Congress in January, has been a vocal advocate for President Donald Trump while quietly testing the limits of his support in the battleground district of PA-7.

The Allentown School District said it's working with BusPatrol and the City of Allentown to analyze the data it receives. Violations also have been high in neighboring municipalities.

A 21-year-old Allentown man died from injuries sustained after his car veered off the roadway and landed on Interstate 78.

At a debate in Allentown on Thursday, candidates seeking the Republican nomination for Lehigh County Executive gave virtually the same answers to every question.

Buttigieg said the project is a part of a bigger vision of how to modernize and upgrade airports.

Wells Fargo is said to have contributed to politicians who oppose abortion rights.

The market's 'Sweet 16' celebration will pay tribute to the late Linn Walker.

There's been close to 300 cases reported so far this year.

There's room for everybody, one business owner says.

Ice, mist and fruit- or fish-infused 'ice cakes' are being used to cool down inhabitants.

Airport officials weren't surprised by the volume for summer travel.

Cindy Adams Dunn, secretary of the DCNR, dropped a big hint on where they'll be located.

Some residents are concerned about traffic and how tractor trailers could affect their quality of life.

Some on council are having a hard time justifying giving $1.5M for stadium improvements.

Leonard Lightner worked for the city since 2008 and was appointed COO in February.

The median sales price in the area hit $316,000 in June.