Allentown PA

King of Prussia Mall continues to redefine shopping in Montgomery County with dining, entertainment, and more than 400 stores. Few places in Montgomery County can overwhelm quite like the King of Prussia Mall, writes The Northeast Times. With more than 400 stores, sprawling dining options, and an ever-growing mix of...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Friday work will begin Monday, April 13rd, to replace the Raubsville Road Bridge over Frey’s Run in Williams Township, Northampton County. Beginning Monday, April 13, Raubsville Road will be closed and detoured between Durham Road and Buttermilk Road. The...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Two seven-figure grants are set to help restore some critically needed affordable housing units in the city. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh gave $1.2 million to Allentown Housing Authority's plans to build eight apartments on an empty lot in the 400 block of North Sixth Street.

Tucked along Nazareth Road in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania, Jimmy’s Hot Dogs is the kind of place that makes you wonder how you went so long without knowing it existed. For over 70 years, this small stand has been serving up hot dogs that locals swear by — and the line at lunchtime proves they mean it.

A national sandwich shop chain featuring a variety of cheesesteaks and Thanksgiving Day-inspired turkey hoagies is set to soon open its second regional site. Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop opened in June 2022 at Shepherds Corner, at Krocks Court and Hamilton Boulevard, in Lower Macungie Township. The chain now has plans to open its second location at 2221 MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township, The James...

At over 200 years old, a historic property will come back to life with an upcoming cafe in the Lehigh Valley. Circle Cafe on Main will open the week of April 20 in the first floor of 2 N. Main St. in Nazareth, cafe and property owner Jennifer O’Neill-Lai said.

Northampton Borough Council has officially updated a resolution regarding pavilion rentals in borough parks. During the April 2 meeting, council approved changes that eliminated the unofficial practice of waiving rental fees for nonprofit organizations. Instead, the updated policy formally allows a $25 fee reduction for nonprofits that submit a request to council in advance.

The Upper Macungie Township Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on April 2, featuring a public hearing on an Interim Zoning Ordinance update and recognition of the township manager. The meeting opened with a public hearing regarding regulations for Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS). The proposed Interim Zoning...

Authorities are seeking a 25-year-old Allentown woman accused of driving drunk and going the wrong way on the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Northeast Extension (Interstate 476), fatally striking a motorcyclist. Onanyeli Rosario-Mesa, who also has an address listed in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, faces multiple charges including felony homicide by vehicle...

EASTON, Pa. - The City of Easton has cleared out a homeless encampment. City Councilman, Frank Pintabone, gave details about it in a Facebook post. He said homeless people had been living in a wooded area "for some time." He said many of them repeatedly declined offers of supportive resources...