Lehigh County News

Six of the nine seats on the Parkland School Board are up for election. Two opposing candidate groups will face off on Nov. 7.

Union workers walked off the job at Mack Trucks' facility in Lower Macungie Township and other locations Monday morning — a week after both sides announced a tentative deal.

The most recent Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Long Range Transportation Plan lists more than $1.2 billion for LANTA over the next 25 years for fleet expansion and expenses. Changes already are underway

Hamas has claimed responsibility for intense fighting and a barrage of missiles that rocked Israel Saturday. The attacks drew condemnations and concern for civilians caught in the crossfire.

Becky Bradley, executive director of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, was one of three speakers in a Friday morning webinar focused on local climate action planning.

The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Lehigh County is starting its LOSS Team, which will serve as first responders to assist families caught in the immediate aftermath of a suicide.

The Bethlehem NAACP hosted candidates for Bethlehem City Council, Bethlehem Area School District and Northampton County judge on Thursday evening.

Bethlehem is earmarked to get a $500,000 infusion from the state to close the gap in the South Bethlehem Greenway. It's one of eight projects in the Lehigh Valley being funded.

Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is holding its first annual Ghouls & Glitter Pride Night at Dorney Park.

The Executive Forum of the Lehigh Valley hosted a panel discussion Wednesday morning that explored the region's economic growth and challenges ahead, including workforce development, housing, warehouses and education.

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.

A state court recently ordered the ballots to be tallied. Still other justices disagree on the matter.

The rise in rental prices is exceeding the rise in the rate of inflation, according to an expert.

Lehigh County was expected to certify primary election results on June 1 but will now wait.

None of the results of Lehigh County's November election have yet to be certified.

The Pa. Department of State has offered some guidance, officials say.

The ruling could impact the race between Lehigh County judicial candidates Republican David Ritter and Democrat Zachary Cohen.

Kevin Dellicker won in two of the four counties needed to carry the race.

Parkland School Board member Jarrett Coleman maintained a razor-thin edge over the veteran lawmaker.

The six-way race included three Democrats and three Republicans.

The Allentown City Council member will face Republican Robert E. Smith Jr. in November's general election.