Lehigh County News

Butch Patrick, who played son Eddie Munster on the television show "The Munsters," will be at the drive-in on June 17 as part of the Munster Go Home Summer Scream Series.

Eileen Miller, whose son Paul Miller was killed in a collision by a distracted driver, on Friday spoke on a piece of legislation that bans the use of handheld devices while driving in Pennsylvania.

A "team of experienced food entrepreneurs" purchased the former Buca di Beppo restaurant at 714 Grape St. for $1.15 million, Sultan Property Group LLC, which completed the acquisition.

The $13 million contract was with the Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program. A pandemic-era program, commonwealth farmers were paid to supply local food banks with fresh produce.

Governor Josh Shapiro, joined by local and state politicians, spoke out in support of mass transit investments for the betterment of the Commonwealth, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hecktown Oaks Thursday.

Allentown City Council unanimously approved a measure that replaces the city's discrimination and human relations commission ordinance first enacted in 1963 and amended several times since.

South Whitehall Township's board of commissioners are moving ahead with plans for a ballot question that could create a 0.1% income tax to fund open space preservation.

Allentown's Central Fire Station was built a century ago to be a car dealership. Its aging condition is causing serious issues for firefighters who work there, according to Fire Chief Efrain Agosto.

An Allentown woman was charged with possession of a quarter pound of synthetic opioid fentanyl, District Attorney Stephen Baratta announced Wednesday.

Political Pulse host Tom Shortell and political scientist Chris Borick discuss the implications of the Republican tax and spending package recently passed in the US House.

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.

In most cases the violators can't be identified, so no one will be prosecuted.

The Senate Judiciary Committee will take the 1st steps toward confirmation Monday.

Gerlach, a former mayoral candidate, left a 16-year-old runaway at a homeless encampment, authorities said.