Lehigh County News

The controversial political action committee Back to School PA gave $5,000 to the conservative Republican candidate group Elevate Education at an event Monday.

Lehigh County commissioners began reviewing the $520 million budget proposed for 2024. It anticipates the hiring of new positions and wage increases for nonunion employees, but no new property taxes.

Kathleen Covalt, who teaches online classes through Northampton Community College for adults interested in learning about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs, said there's hope for future disclosures.

Travelers departing from Lehigh Valley International Airport will have to use the arrivals lane upon entering the property because of a repaving project.

Republicans have long demonized mail-in voting in Pennsylvania, and experts say it's cost the party elections. Win Again PAC, formed by rivals Dean Browning and Lisa Scheller, is attempting to get irregular GOP voters to embrace the method and swing close races.

There's two new candidates in the Allentown School Board race and one in the Southern Lehigh School board race.

It could take two weeks to fix operational issues at Kline’s Island Wastewater Treatment Plant on Union Street. Officials described the sewer odor as an ‘"earthy" or "rotten egg" smell, but said it is not harmful to human health.

The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission is seeking public comment for its 25-year, $4.39 billion Long-Range Transportation Plan until October 6

Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, has proposed a law that would require developers to conduct detailed impact studies on major projects. Supporters acknowledged it needs work while opponents argued it would hamper economic development.

Emmaus Borough Hall is returning to 28 S. 4th Street after over $5 million in extensive renovations that began in December 2021, with the first meeting set to take place Tuesday night.

The money will be used to help complete an ongoing project to construct a terminal connector.

The toys being used during the "Orbeez Challenge" have been altered to resemble real weapons.

Both DUI arrests and speeding citations were up over last year.

Law enforcement is Lehigh County's greatest expense.

The programs are putting a different spin on the traditional summer camp experience.

The district voted to raise taxes, but some residents could actually end up saving money.

Undated mail-in ballots were at the center of certification delays.

The IronPigs have been 'a tremendous resource,' says Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong.

Staff shortages have become more severe.

Harrington took the 1st-place prize of $720,000 in the 3rd Senior Open played in the Lehigh Valley.

States that place restrictions on abortions will prompt women to travel for the procedure, health workers say.

General Manager Kurt Landes says stadium renovation costs have risen from $6M to $9.5M.