Allentown PA

If you’re a fan of Colonial and local history, you won’t want to miss a series of talks planned at the Hellertown Historical Society over the next two months. The HHS’s “Talks in the Tavern” series will begin Thursday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. with “Coffee with a Colonial.” The talk will be led by Berks County resident and li

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region during the week of Aug. 17 to 23. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Lehigh County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $500,000 or under.

A motorbike heading down South Mountain Drive skidded due to an SUV turning left on South Mountain Drive from Lower Sayre Park Rd around 10:25 p.m. tonight, according to Officer Brynok. Officer Brynok of Bethlehem Police said the department is unsure if the cars collided at all. Neither vehicle drivers...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners received an update on a proposed data center Wednesday night at the government center. Chairman Geoff Brace noted during a review that he had explored with the county's law department the board’s options to become an interested party to a data center proposed at

The last surviving family member of the worst mass murder in Bucks County history has died. Michael Abt, 72, of Penndel, died Aug. 23 at St. Mary Medical Center in Middletown after a brief illness and a long difficult life following the murders of his parents, three siblings and a family friend 50 years ago. In his lat

The Great Allentown Fair closed portions of its grounds to vehicle traffic beginning Wednesday as organizers prepared for the six-day event set to run from Sept. 2 through Sept. 7. The fair said in an advisory that gates between Liberty and Chew streets, the north and south borders of the...

BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP, PA — Police are seeking a man in connection with a firearm incident that occurred in July. Harry Kuhlman Stahl, 53, of Pennsylvania, is wanted on charges of corruption of minors and recklessly endangering another person. The Bushkill Township Police Department received information on July 15 regardin

A new restaurant will celebrate its opening just in time for Memorial Day in Allentown, replacing the now-closed Ayat. Breeze Mediterranean announced it will hold a soft opening at 11 a.m. Monday at 1243 W. Tilghman St., ready to serve Mediterranean & Middle Eastern dishes. Owner Ahmed Nhele said he...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The husband-and-wife team behind a much-loved pizza business – known for popping up at local breweries, wineries and distilleries over the past six years – is continuing to grow operations with a new brick-and-mortar shop in Lehigh County. Brian and Jess Macker, founders and...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A new spot for signature cocktails, stellar skyline views and socializing with friends is now open in Lehigh County. Palo Santo Rooftop Bar + Lounge, a rooftop venue offering specialty drinks, live music and more, opened about a month ago at the Americus Hotel, at 555 Hamilton St. in downtown Allentown