Flooding, tornado warnings, and submerged cars: Storms slam Lehigh Valley on Tuesday
UPPER MT. BETHEL TWP., Pa. - As late July storms roll in, people around the region are trying to stay dry. Scattered downpours formed puddles, decreased visibility and soggy grounds in the Lehigh Valley on Tuesday. Heavy rain led to flooding in some parts of the region and could lead...
State police patrols will target impaired drivers on Musikfest weekends in Bethlehem area
Pennsylvania State Police Troop M in Bethlehem will conduct roving patrols targeting impaired drivers during two upcoming weekends in August, the agency said Monday in an advisory. The patrols will run from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2 in Northampton County, and from Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug....
Recently sold residential properties in Northampton County: July 13 to 19
The following is a listing of all residential property transfers in Northampton County reported during the week of July 13. There were 83 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,456-square-foot property on Victoria Lane in Easton that sold for $353,000.
Eastern Pennsylvania east of Interstate 81 severe storms heavy rain flash flooding likely
Eastern Pennsylvania Flash Flood Watches Severe Weather Risk & More As Storm System Heads Eastward. Flash Flood Watches are posted for much of Eastern Pennsylvania from Interstate 81 eastward. almost all of New Jersey, New York City, Long Island and Southern New England. Heavy rains could total 2 to 4 inches by Wednesd
Hellertown Adopts Sidewalk Ordinance, Talks Sheetz Opening
At Hellertown Borough Council’s July 20 meeting, council formally adopted Ordinance 864, which is a rewriting of Chapter 385 of the borough code governing streets and sidewalks. Borough Manager Cathy Hartranft told council the committee — which included Zoning and Codes Officer Terri Fadem— went through each section of
754-acre site in Northampton Co. targeted for data center in pitch backed by energy...
A partnership has formed between an energy company and a land developer with the goal of attracting data center operators to a large piece of land near the Delaware River in Northampton County. In April, Slate Belt Holdings purchased 754 acres of land in Upper Mount Bethel Township from River...
This Bucks County Park Is a Hidden Gem Worth the Trip
Just 15 minutes outside of Quakertown along the Montgomery County border, Fernbrook Park is one of Bucks County’s best-kept secrets, writes Rene Bennett for Islands. While bigger parks in the region draw summer crowds, this forested pocket feels closer to a private nature preserve than a typical recreational stop, and
Wilson Borough stabbing: Man hospitalized, suspect detained, chief says
A man is hospitalized and another has been detained by police following a stabbing early Tuesday in Wilson Borough. Borough Police Chief Christian Meehan told lehighvalleylive.com officers responded around 6:30 a.m. to the 1800 block of Fairview Avenue after a 911 hangup call. While en route, officers learned about a..
New matcha bar is a ‘dream come true’ for Lehigh Valley mom
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A popular business, which has amassed a large and loyal following at local markets, festivals, and private events, is continuing to shine with its first brick-and-mortar location in Northampton County. Cataleya Casa Del Matcha, a matcha bar offering high-quality matcha drinks made with hand-crafted syr
DNA links skull fragment to headless body found along Delaware River
DNA testing has matched a skull fragment found in Northampton County to a headless body recovered five years ago along the Delaware River in Bucks County, authorities said this week. The Bucks County Coroner’s Office continues to investigate the death of the man whose remains were found on Aug. 25,...

















