Allentown Area

Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel took the oath of office at the Cumberland Gardens public housing complex. Siegel has made affordable housing a priority for his administration at a time when Americans grapple with rising costs and the Lehigh Valley faces a housing crisis.

As various entities continue to collect revenue from automated school bus camera enforcement, they’ve failed to meet one of the law’s most basic transparency requirements — publishing an annual public report and operational data on how the system is operating.

U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley, hailed President Donald Trump's order to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power and extradite him to the United States to face drug trafficking charges.

Julian Guridy will face Bob Smith in the race to fill former state Rep. Josh Siegel's term.

Cristian Pungo and Jeremy Binder are due to join Allentown City Council on Monday. They'll replace outgoing members Daryl Hendricks and Ed Zucal.

Democrat Julian Guridy, an aide to state Sen. Nick Miller, is viewed as the favorite to land the party's nomination for the upcoming 22nd House District special election. Allentown Councilwoman Ce-Ce Gerlach, precinct committee person Erlinda Aguilar and Lewis Shupe are also seeking the nomination.

The 39-year-old victim was riding a bicycle Wednesday afternoon on MacArthur Road when he was involved in a collision with a vehicle, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.

Mayor Matt Tuerk says his administration will operate under his initial budget proposal, which raises property taxes and trash fees.

The crash occurred about 1:15 p.m. Wednesday in Whitehall Township, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Township police and county officials are investigating.

The 33-year-old was seen on surveillance footage throwing rocks at the building's doors, according to charging documents.