Emmaus Merchantile Club thanked for donation
Emmaus Borough Council held its regular meeting 6 p.m. Jan. 19, opening with a call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by the community minute, where Mayor Lee Ann Gilbert announced the Emmaus Rotary Club will hold it’s “Over the Moon Valentine’s Dance” 3-6 p.m. Feb. 15 at Triple Sun Spirits Co....
Clean up efforts get the job done
Ity officials told The Press in emails Tuesday that the city was well prepared for the 10-14 inches of snow and sleet we eventually recieved over the weekend. Public Works Director Mike Alkhal said despite bone-chilling temperatures that required multiple passes on side streets, city teams managed to plow all roads...
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Announces 2026 Funding for Trail-Friendly Events and Amenities
EASTON, Pa., Jan. 30—Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) will again offer funding in 2026 to support projects that create and strengthen a trail‑friendly atmosphere within the five‑county Corridor and along the D&L Trail. This year, $27,000 is available for events and amenities designed to enhance...
Bethlehem: Three-bedroom house sells for $285,000
The single-family residence located at 6204 Grouse Drive in Bethlehem was sold on Jan. 16, for $285,000, or $122 per square foot. The home, built in 1980, has an interior space of 2,331 square feet. This two-story house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped...
The legend lives on at Legends Cigar Bar
Returning to his home city of Easton with newfound knowledge and passion, Larry Holmes Jr., the son of former professional boxing legend Larry Holmes, is taking a big swing with the opening of Legends Cigar Bar. “We took different concepts from other cigar lounges, other restaurants, other hotels, and really...
Lehigh County residents please for action in health care
The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 14. to discuss the pressing concerns pertaining to health care, ICE and the county’s seed farms. The first item on the agenda was voting on the approval of the Dec. 18, 2025, regular meeting minutes, as well as the meeting minutes from the Jan. 5 organizational...
Man arrested on assault and strangulation charges in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, PA — Police arrested Louis Angel Vega, 25, of Bethlehem, on allegations of strangulation, assault, and harassment Thursday afternoon after responding to reports of a woman calling for help. Officers were dispatched at approximately 2:34 p.m. on Jan. 29 to a residence where a female was reportedly...
Man convicted in shootout that injured six near Allentown Dominican festival
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A man who opened fire during a shootout in which six people were shot and others injured in downtown near the city Dominican festival and parade has been convicted of attempted murder. Yunior Peralta-Quintana, 23, of Allentown, was convicted Friday by a Lehigh County Court jury...
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in Allentown in 2026?
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in Allentown in 2026?. If you're deciding whether to buy or rent a home in Allentown in 2026, you're not alone. What used to be a simple answer has become more difficult as the economy continues to drift from historical norms. Previously, it...
Allentown City Council launches effort to clear up budget process
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — City Council on Wednesday kicked off what could be a monthslong process to reform its budgeting process, as members look to bury budget battles in the past. All seven members participated in a meeting of the body’s Budget and Finance Committee, which has been tasked with examining how officials craft...

















