Lehigh County News

The debate over whether to repair or remove the over 100-year-old dam began in 2014 when Wildlands Conservancy offered to remove it.

An ordinance introduced to the Emmaus Borough Council establishes parking kiosks at a borough controlled lot at 311 Main Street and may make it easier to introduce more in the future.

February 24 is now Clyde Bosket Day in the City of Allentown and Lehigh County.

The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) advocates for the needs of townships of the second class to state and federal government officials.

Dispatch centers in Lehigh and Northampton counties received several calls this afternoon from residents who heard explosions in the Allentown and Bethlehem areas.

Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong credited partners and his administration for maintaining the region's high quality of life.

Bradbury-Sullivan Center presented findings from the Pennsylvania LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment, focusing on responses from Lehigh Valley residents.

Fountain Hill, East Penn, Northampton and other restaurant weeks look to bring together various local restaurants and attract people to locally owned and operated businesses

For a second consecutive month, Allentown Parking Authority board members heard from residents on Wednesday who complained the parking ordinances are unfair and need to be amended. Complaints ranged from a perception of unfairness and, in some instances, predatory treatment by employees issuing parking tickets.

The Parkland School Board recognized student Tushar Mehta after he was chosen as the 2022 Congressional App Challenge Winner for the 7th District.

The accident is at least the third this week in the Lehigh Valley.

Student alerted security, which then apprehended the individual without incident.

Both the Democrat and Republican candidates for the 131st House District seat say they want Pennsylvania families to remain at the forefront of policy coming out of the Capitol.

A 56-year-old South Whitehall Township man was the victim of a shooting early Friday, according to authorities.

A new noise ordinance in Upper Macungie will lower the maximum noise allowed, citing quality-of-life issues related to noise pollution.

The Lehigh Valley Manufacturing Forum on Thursday in Allentown served as a premier event for manufacturing professionals, suppliers, service providers, and stakeholders to discuss the evolving landscape, challenges and opportunities within the Lehigh Valley's thriving manufacturing sector.

South Whitehall Township, after its prior search lost momentum, authorized a new search for a police chief while also taking on a new parks ordinance.

A Northampton County resident died from injuries sustained when her car hit a tree Wednesday afternoon on Route 309, the Lehigh County coroner said.

Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey Jr. is seeking a fourth term representing Pennsylvania. He's being opposed by Republican Dave McCormick, the former CEO of the world's largest hedge fund.

Residents and officials came together at Samuel Balliet Stadium on Wednesday night to celebrate the newly installed lights, and the return of night games to the borough.

Live Nation, the country's top music promoter, will book shows for the state-of-the-art entertainment venue at 935-939 Hamilton St., the promoter announced.

For the second time this week, a motorcyclist has died after colliding with a deer in Lehigh County, state police say.