‘What a way to bring community together’: Bethlehem set for 43rd annual Musikfest
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Thousands of music fans are expected to return to the streets of Bethlehem as Musikfest kicks off its 43rd annual festival this week, bringing live entertainment, food vendors and a major economic boost to the city. Final preparations were underway Wednesday ahead of Musikfest Preview Night on...
Bethlehem, PA Locals SWEAR By This LEHIGH VALLEY STYLE BEST BRUNCH Winner Over Generic...
Mon: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Tue: Closed; Wed-Sun: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Walking up to the corner of North and Linden Streets on a quiet morning, the aroma of sweet griddled batter and sizzling pork belly immediately pulls you toward a unassuming brick storefront. The People’s...
From airliner to eatery: Airplane food truck opens at Bethlehem’s Matchplatz
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new business is set to touch down in Bethlehem this weekend. It's not quite a plane and not quite a food truck, it's more of a fusion of the two. George Awad's grand experiment is about to take flight. "So we're inside of an airplane...
Police: Vehicle stolen during burglary at Doylestown Borough gas station, recovered in Allentown
Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a person of interest in connection with an overnight burglary at a Doylestown Borough gas station and repair shop. The burglary occurred at the Shell station at 216 S. Main St. sometime between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. beginning Wednesday, July 22, 2026, according to the Centra
Man shot by police during domestic incident in Lehigh Township
LEHIGH TWP., Pa. - State Police are investigating after a 49-year-old man was shot by an officer during a domestic call in Lehigh Township, Northampton County, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. What we know:. Lehigh Township Police were dispatched to the 4100 block of Heritage Lane for a domestic...
Serial Bank Robber Who Hit Middletown Branch Gets 9 to 18 Years
A serial bank robber who hit a branch serving the Middletown area during a run of six holdups across the region will spend the next 9 to 18 years in state prison. Marc Masich, 48, of Amherst, New York, was sentenced in Bucks County court after admitting to a string of robberies that stretched through Bucks, Montgomery
Homes at or under $500,000 in Lehigh County in the week of July 20
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region during the week of July 20 to 26. 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.
NASD administration preparing for 2026-27 academic year
Preparations for the first day of classes for the 2026-27 school year are underway in Northampton Area School District. The first day for students will be 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 24. Open house for parents, students and district residents for East Allen Elementary School, 7200 New Seemsville Road, East Allen...
White named deputy assistant borough manager
During the Catasauqua Borough Council meeting July 20, Brian White, the head of the borough’s public works department, was also named the deputy assistant borough manager. There is no salary increase with this new title. Borough Manager Glenn Eckhart noted White already often acts in this capacity, filling in...
Wastewater a Concern at Proposed New Fire Station in L. Saucon
Lower Saucon Fire Rescue came to the township Planning Commission July 23 looking for a recommendation that would move its new Wassergass Road station one step closer to becoming a reality. The fire company and its representatives left with an unresolved question about where the water will go after the trucks are washe
