Northampton County
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Northampton County PrisonCostas Alestas, a 17-year veteran of the Bethlehem Police Department, was fired after the allegations came to light. He worked as a school resource officer at East Hills Middl School in the Bethlehem Area School District.
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Brittany Sweeney/LehighValleyNews.comInfluenza cases are rising rapidly across the Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania, with local hospitals reporting a sharp uptick in patients and state data confirming sustained growth in flu activity.
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The Northampton County coroner is investigating and has identified the remains as belonging to William Edelman Jr. of Catasauqua.
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Northampton County has joined nearly 200 other counties in the nation that participate in the Hidden Heroes program started by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.
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The Sept. 11th National Memorial Trail which runs through Palmer Township could see trail improvements through state grant
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A proposed multi-family and commercial building in a historic Easton neighborhood causes concerns for residents and is denied a waiver needed to build
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Gay and trans community members in Nazareth say proposed policy changes would cause tension between people in the LGBTQ community and those who are hostile to them.
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All students in grades K-12 in public and charter schools are eligible for free breakfast.
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Also attending were members of an opposition group that urged a boycott of businesses displaying the signs.
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Window signs that proponents say promote kindness, inclusion come under attack from parent group.
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A perfect storm of inflation, housing market issues, and gas prices have created a climate in which people need food.
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In honor of the March 31 holiday, Crayola has committed to giving away 1 million crayons across their stores nationwide from March 29-31.
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In their first meeting since the passenger rail feasibility study was revealed, Lehigh Valley Planning Commission officials said it would take months for any further decisions to be made.
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More than 350 young students throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley participated in a mural painting event at Lehigh Valley Children's Center in Allentown on Thursday.The completed mural will appear on an exterior wall of the new Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown. The center is slated for a May 22 opening.
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Mack Defense, a subsidiary of Mack Trucks, provides heavy duty vehicles to not only the U.S. military but allied militaries around the world. David C. Hartzell Sr., president and CEO of Mack Defense, discussed the company's commitment during a Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce event.
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The Lehigh Valley Passenger Rail Analysis will be unveiled during a special informational meeting on Wednesday. Here's what to know and what could happen next.
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A proposed warehouse project in Allen Township was reviewed and advanced by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's Comprehensive Planning Committee on Tuesday afternoon.The committee found several issues with a proposed apartment complex in Bethlehem and a proposed mobile home park in Palmer Township.
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Four members of the Northampton County Republican Committee's executive board face criminal charges filed by Glenn Geissinger, the board's chairman.
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Sen. Lisa Boscola announces $3.6 million in Northampton County transportation improvements
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After voting machine trouble, Northampton County committee on election integrity holds first meetingAfter two Northampton County elections with voting machine problems in less than five years, the county council is moving to take a more active role in scrutinizing how the county's elections are run.
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Aimee Kohler in 2022 launched The Running Kind, a sustainable, Valley- based business focused on zero-carbon racing events for both amateurs and professionals. The next race is set for April 7.
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Northampton County has changed six polling locations for the April 23 primary election, the county elections office announced Friday.
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The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation’s annual meeting Tuesday included speeches and panel discussions on economic trends and challenges.