Allentown PA

EASTON, Pa. - From a brownfield to full redevelopment: $2.3 million in state funding looks to give the 14-acre Easton Iron and Metal site on Bushkill Drive new life as "The Foundry." The mixed-use property will include 200 rental units and 20,000 square feet of commercial use. "I think it's...

A cold front moving through the region Wednesday will bring rain showers, though no significant impacts are expected. Rainfall amounts are expected to remain light, with around one-tenth to one-half inch possible through Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Showers will move into the Lehigh Valley around...

UPPER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. - A long-time animal shelter in Lehigh County says its future is in question because of an upcoming PennDOT project on Interstate 78. The Sanctuary at Haafsville says the way PennDOT has drawn its 500-million construction plan would run right through part of its Upper Macungie location.

A popular restaurant and bar in downtown Hellertown has been listed for sale, but its owner says he is in no rush to bid farewell, and will only sell to someone who plans to maintain the business’s high standards. Braveheart Highland Pub owner Andy Lee announced his decision to...

Allentown – This week, an unfortunate clerical error led to incorrect mail-in ballots being sent to a portion of Lehigh County voters. As soon as the county became aware of the error, we reached out to the Pennsylvania Department of State for advice and assistance and began efforts to provide affected voters with corrected ballots and detailed information about how to proceed. Voters who...

EASTON, PA — Police arrested a man on terroristic threats and harassment charges following a disturbance on May 1. Forks Township Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Gila Drive at approximately 8:03 p.m. for a disturbance. Officers made contact with Anthony Rambone, 38, of Pennsylvania, who was...

Nazareth Borough Council approved a wide range of motions spanning grants, community events, personnel, finance and infrastructure during the Monday, May 4 meeting, while also advancing a proposed zoning change that will be sent to planning commissions for review. Among the major items, council approved a resolution authorizing submission of...

A man was left injured after an altercation with a group of four individuals, Bethlehem police said. According to court records filed by police, officers were contacted April 30 by a man who reported an assault he said occurred the previous evening. Police said he arrived at police headquarters with...

BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. – Fans of Arby’s roast beef, crispy chicken and corned beef reuben sandwiches have one less restaurant to visit in the Lehigh Valley. The fast-food chain’s location at 3020 Easton Ave. in Bethlehem Township has permanently closed, according to signage posted on the restaurant's entry doors.

PATERSON, N.J. — Two Allentown men were arrested in New Jersey following a foot pursuit, recovering an illegal handgun. The Paterson Police Department arrested two men after a motor vehicle stop in the area of Temple Street and Matlock Street in Paterson, according to police. On April 30, at...