Lehigh County News

South Whitehall planners Thursday reviewed a plan for a new medical office for Aesthetic Surgery Associates. The practice would relocate to the new building from its current location at 250 Cetronia Road.

Stanley cups have skyrocketed in popularity, following other trends in reusable drinkware. But, fads like these can encourage overconsumption, experts said.

The South Whitehall Board of Commissioners on Wednesday waived the land development review requirement for a Tesla charging station at the Wawa at 408 S Cedar Crest Blvd., near Dorney Park.

Nowhere Coffee Co. co-owners Juan and Lauren Vargas will open their planned roastery in the Allentown area after a permit denial in Upper Macungie.

This weekend is the 27th annual Lehigh Gap Area Feeder Watch. Officials are calling for volunteers.

North Whitehall Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Monday to grant approval to the final plan for the township building renovations.

South Whitehall received a grant of about $555,000 from PennDOT to modernize the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue. The intersection is next to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom and has seen major traffic delays.

A class action lawsuit is in the works alleging Lehigh Valley Health Network and others falsely accused people of child abuse, a legal filing says.

Given expected shortages, Allentown high schools and others are connecting the county elections staff with students in hopes of beefing up the number of young and bilingual poll workers.

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, state parks across Pennsylvania were inundated with visitors.

“I believe we have overstepped our bounds as a council,” Daryl Hendricks said.

It's one of the first times British cars have been part of the festival.

Clients, community members invited to participate in creating KidsPeace building mural.

Heat index values up to 101 degrees are expected.

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.