Lehigh County News

Patricia Fuentes Mulqueen, a longtime prosecutor, will run for Lehigh County judge, she announced Tuesday.

The site would accommodate 30 tractor-trailer loading docks, 148 employee parking lot spaces and 44 tractor-trailer parking spaces.

Residents expressed anger toward the township board of commissioners for an 86% increase in annual garbage collection fees in Whitehall Township.

Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District race between Susan Wild and Ryan Mackenzie was the 10th most expensive in the nation. A staggering $334 million was spent on Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race, campaign filings show.

Let's Go Coffee Co. in Emmaus held its grand opening Friday. The business offers a wide selection of coffees and gluten-free baked goods.

Lehigh Valley area ski resorts open this week. Check times and websites for details.

Co-sponsored by the Whitehall-Coplay School District and the Zephyr Pride Foundation, the “Shop with a Cop” program teamed 23 children from less fortunate backgrounds with 26 members of law enforcement as they shopped for clothing or toys for family members.

The Unidos Foundation was one of 12 community organizations across Pennsylvania to receive the grant. Money is earmarked to ensure that historically marginalized and underserved communities have access to information and resources about environmental protection.

The city is being sued over claims it took no action to stop racial harassment by a sitting council member.

A 29-year-old Allentown man has entered a guilty plea for involuntary manslaughter, after allegedly leaving his loaded gun on a couch pillow.

Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Leigh Chapman warns the move may have a 'chilling effect' on voters.

State official says physically monitoring drop boxes may be a form of voter intimidation.

The ACLU of Pennsylvania and several voting rights advocacy groups have asked Martin to drop the plan.

The ID will be required to board an airplane in the U.S., enter a military base and enter a federal facility.

It comes as the Lehigh County DA plans to station detectives at mail-in ballot drop boxes.

County Executive Phillips Armstrong wants the upcoming primary to run as smoothly as possible.

Violators face fines up to $2,500 and two years' imprisonment, under Pa.'s election code.

The local nonprofit group was among 7 organizations statewide to receive a share of $89,000 in grants.

The program is open to homeowners with COVID-related hardships and income below 150% the area median.

Items to be claimed include gold, jewelry, stocks and bonds, and military medals.

As doors open, officials warn those who walk in without appointments may encounter long waits.

Norberto Dominguez says a shortened timeframe to campaign affected his decision.