Lehigh Valley Local News

Mayor Matt Tuerk said more officials should have been involved in the process that led to eviction notices being posted at the camp last week.

Campaign spending in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District already is trending ahead of the $30 million record set in the 2024 election.

The Allentown YMCA's expanded 80-bed shelter served 108 people this winter. They all must figure out a new place to go.

Easton officials on Thursday announced a new initiative aimed at tightening fire safety compliance in commercial buildings, saying the program will come at no cost to the city.

President Donald Trump’s latest target, Pope Leo XIV, could present political risks that differ from his past high-profile attacks, particularly among Catholic voters in key swing states.

Council members unanimously passed resolutions calling for emergency actions from the mayor and county officials.

Ryan Crosswell, Lamont McClure and Carol Obando-Derstine will appear in a 5-part PBS39-TV series to discuss their governing philosophies and policy points. Candidate Bob Brooks did not participate.

Now that Musikfest has completed the announcements of the headliners on its main Steel Stage, the festival still has to reveal the wide offerings on the festival's 15 free stages.

A handful of people living in tents near Fountain Park were ordered to vacate by April 20.

“This is not just a one-day spike,” the weather service said in its forecast discussion. “Very warm and above normal temperatures will continue through the upcoming weekend.”

Brian Regan, who has starred in several Comedy Central specials and refrains from profanity and off-color humor, will play State Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, the venue announced. And Lewis Black, known for his cantankerous comedic style and also as an author, playwright, social critic and actor, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh gave million-dollar grants to two organizations working to rebuild affordable housing in Allentown.