Allentown PA

During the Coplay Whitehall Sewer Authority monthly meeting Feb. 19, Whitehall Township Commissioner Ken Snyder addressed the board with concerns about an email received from Lehigh County Authority. The packet says the western Lehigh County pretreatment plant near Fogelsville will no longer be viable by 2028. This...

Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners, in a unanimous 5-0 vote at the Feb. 9 meeting, approved the township’s open space plan. The plan had been before the board of commissioners for approval last year. This time, the final, updated plan was approved in a unanimous vote among the board.

Firefighters in Allentown, Pennsylvania, are getting a chance to take a blood test that can spot early signs of cancer. The test will help detect markers of 50 different cancers, important for firefighters who are exposed to a large number of carcinogenic chemicals every day, including in their own gear.

SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, Pa. - South Whitehall Township's Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a separation agreement with now former police chief Frank Lombardo. Lombardo's last day was officially in late February. He took charge of the department in March of last year and was officially sworn-in two months...

L. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. - It's something old, and something new from the Bulldog in Sin City. Mack Trucks is unveiling two additions to its vocational lineup this week at the ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026 construction trade show in Las Vegas. Both trucks will be assembled at the company's plant in the Lehigh Valley.

Toll Brothers has announced the opening of Regency at Rockhill Ridge, a new residential community located in Sellersville, Pennsylvania. The development features luxury single-family homes designed for active adults aged 55 and older. This marks the latest addition to Toll Brothers’ portfolio of age-restricted...

WIND GAP, PA — A woman faces charges after allegedly boarding a school bus and refusing to leave during an incident on Feb. 18. Tabitha L. Keiper, 29, of Pennsylvania, was charged with unauthorized school bus entry and disorderly conduct. A School Resource Officer was notified by Pen Argyl...

If you're in the mood for a traditional Irish feast or Irish pub food with Celtic flair, these Northeastern PA pubs and restaurants are the perfect spots to satisfy your St. Patrick’s Day cravings. Dig Into Irish Pub Food Favorites to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Northeastern PA.

LEHIGH COUNTY, Pa. — A jury in Lehigh County has convicted a man of rape and other charges. Investigators say Kevin Esterly, 53, of Whitehall Township, sexually assaulted a victim from the summer of 2016 to March of 2018. He was convicted in 2018 on corruption of minors charges...

In collaboration with several local partners, Allentown City Council will host a series of public meetings with the goal of remaining informed on resident needs. The meetings are also inspired by a drive to increase intergovernmental cooperation and solutions-based leadership. The following meetings are planned:....