Lehigh County News

Coming this week and starting Monday, LehighValleyNews.com explores the Lehigh Valley's warehouse economy — an examination of where we are today, how we got here and where we’re going.

The Parkland School Board on Tuesday gave Robert Seel, Class of 1961, his long-awaited diploma. Seel left during his senior year in January 1961 to serve in the military.

An attack ad targeting U.S. Rep. Susan Wild left out important context over her record on the U.S. border while an ad supporting her appears to overstate a speaker's credentials as a police officer.

Cetronia Volunteer Fire Company will hold an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission is looking to review zoning ordinances in Slatington and Washington Townships. A public hearing is set to take place Sept. 9.

A self-storage project was advanced, and two others projects were tabled by the Whitehall Township Planning Commission.

Upper Macungie Planning Commission on Wednesday reviewed a preliminary/final plan for Sunset Orchards, a proposed housing development near the intersection of Shantz and Ruppsville roads.

Macungie is just one in a list of examples where the demand for homes in the Lehigh Valley has continued to surge. We put the 'hottest zip code' against other areas to see how they match up.

Parkland School Board on Tuesday hired Renee Mosser to fill the position of Director of Visual and Performing Arts for the district. She steps in following the resignation of Frank Anonia.

A Pride flag was vandalized after being stolen from the front porch of a rabbi's Lehigh Valley home. The recovered flag, in tatters, is flying once again. "What they did to the flag has an added measure of hostility and danger associated with it," the rabbi said.

A joint enforcement detail over the weekend specifically targeted an unsanctioned car meet, a state police public information officer confirmed.

The township is in the midst of adding playgrounds to two of its parks as it also updates signs and tennis courts

Republicans have seen their numbers swell in Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley, but they still lag behind the total number of registered Democrats in the state and region.

September is recognized as a time to pay homage to service dogs and the guidance they provide. Lehigh County commissioners approved a resolution in support of guide dogs and their handlers.

LehighValleyNews.com reporters got an exclusive look inside the Salisbury Township mansion at 3015 Barrington Lane that'll soon be up for auction. Here's what they saw inside.

The document highlights the current state of land and resource management in the township, and outlines action items of how they can be conserved while still moving the economy and life of its residents forward.

The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley will hold its first Nonprofit Impact Conference on Oct. 23 at Wind Creek Bethlehem. The event will give nonprofit staff the chance to connect, network, and discover new resources.

Leaf-peeping season is right around the corner in the Valley, moving from north to south as temperatures drop into fall across the commonwealth. Here's why the region could see an earlier, shorter season.

Chris Kiskeravage served in the Allentown Fire Department from 1996 to 2019 before his death from occupational cancer last June. His service included 15 years as assistant chief of training.

The Kamala Harris campaign is rolling out a lineup of Latino VIPs in a bid to connect with Hispanic voters in the Lehigh Valley. Today's visit to the Lehigh Valley by Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is just the latest effort.

Patillas, Puerto Rico, has been named Bethlehem's sixth sister city. Puerto Ricans make up the fastest-growing segment of Latinos in the Lehigh Valley.

Lehigh Valley IronPigs officials say they expect the team to finish first in total attendance in all of minor league baseball this year.