House Prices Have Skyrocketed in These Bucks County Towns
Over the past five years, five Bucks County towns have seen house prices soar, with some home values increasing by as much as 80 percent, writes JD Mullane in the Bucks County Courier Times. “Analyzing 15 years of data across thousands of neighborhoods shows not just where wealth concentrates, but...
Eat, Sip, Shop: Husband and wife to open ‘dream’ cafe at longtime restaurant site...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A husband and wife are following their dream with a new full-service dining establishment, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, in Northampton County. Ay Bendito Café, offering authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, will hold its grand opening at 7 a.m. Monday, June 15, at 310 E. Goepp St. in Bethlehem.
Retail Watch: Check out the viral dirty sodas with this new Lehigh Valley vendor
The “OG Dirty” with Dr. Pepper and marshmallow cream. The “Strawberry Dream” with Sprite and edible glitter. The “Lavender Haze” with ginger ale and vanilla cream. As the dirty soda concept continues to go viral online, a new Lehigh Valley vendor is showing customers what the fuss is all about with those signature drin
Levittown Photographer’s ‘Stranger Sessions’ Go Viral After Bucks County Shoot Sparks Real Romance
Amanda Johnson, a photographer from Levittown, takes photos of strangers meeting for the first time, and her latest pictures have gone viral, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS News. Johnson enjoys playing matchmaker, offering what she calls “stranger sessions.”. “I get two strangers together and we have fun, take a...
National chain set to open its 1st Pa. location at busy Lehigh Valley shopping...
A Southern-inspired, fast-casual chain specializing in made-from-scratch chicken salad will soon open its first Pennsylvania location in the Lehigh Valley. Chicken Salad Chick is moving into the space formerly occupied by Buff City Soaps at Airport Road Shopping Center, 942 Airport Center Road, in Hanover Township, Leh
Northampton softball answers Emmaus comeback attempt, secures D-11 gold with play at plate
The Northampton Area High School softball team took a 1-0 lead over Emmaus on Thursday night on a solo blast from senior first baseman Avery Deibert in the fourth inning of the District 11 Class 6A championship game and held that lead into the seventh as junior pitcher Rylee Gable kept delivering goose eggs on the scor
Morgenland holds annual Wheels at the Grove car show
Morgenland Union Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, in the Leather Corner Post area, hosted its third annual “Wheels at the Grove” car show 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16. The event featured a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, tractors and, new this year, a motorcycle. The...
USDA announces $2.2 million investment for community projects in Schuylkill and Northampton counties
Federal officials announced an investment of over $2.2 million for community projects in Schuylkill and Northampton counties. In a news release issued Friday, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Pennsylvania Acting State Director Jeremy Wilson announced that Bethel Volunteer Fire Department will receive $2
South Whitehall Twp approves Kore Flower Farm event venue
The South Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners met May 20 and approved a conditional use application for the proposed Kore Flower Farm special event venue following a public hearing. The application, submitted by Hector Lisboa and Melissa Miller for their property at 2303 Herman Lane, would establish a seasonal ev
Parkland School District approves proposed final budget
The Parkland Board of School Directors approved plans for the 2026-2027 proposed general fund budget amounting to $261,667,936 after careful consideration of the district’s growing needs and long-term financial outlook. The approval was made during the regularly scheduled board meeting May 12. The 2026-2027 proposed ge

















