Passenger grabbed steering wheel during argument, causing pickup truck to overturn on Route 33,...
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police said a man in a pickup truck grabbed the steering wheel during an argument with the driver, causing it to overturn on Route 33 in Northampton County Wednesday morning. The 62-year-old man is charged with recklessly endangering another person, criminal mischief, and disorderly...
30th annual ChiliFest heats up this weekend
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Sweet, spicy, and even cheesy, chili is best to eat in the chilly weather and it’s the perfect time to visit Bethlehem for its annual ChiliFest this Saturday. “I just like the energy of ChiliFest. You get a lot of new people that come into your...
The Little Co-op That Couldn’t: Part VI – The City Speaks
There are two tools that are very helpful when trying to understand what is happening with the Bethlehem Food Co-op Market. One is Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law, which compelled the city to share documents. The other is the Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, the law that compels the federal government, in this case the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to supply its documents.
Coleman to Host Quakertown Turkey Giveaway on Oct. 18
QUAKERTOWN — Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) is partnering with the Quakertown Police Association and the Quakertown Food Pantry to provide turkeys to local families ahead of the holiday season. The turkey giveaway will take place immediately following the Quakertown Halloween Parade on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3:30 p.m. at...
LEHIGH COUNTY COST-SAVING & EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE CREATES NEARLY $500,000 IN REOCCURRING SAVINGS
County Reducing Wasteful Printing and Eliminating Part-Time Positions. Allentown, PA- The Siegel Administration announced today that its cost-cutting and efficiency initiative has identified and implemented over $500,000 in reoccurring savings to the county through the elimination of temporary part-time positions and added efficiency and cost controls in county printing practices.
At LCA, Our Water Works. Now Our Name Shows It.
Lehigh County Authority introduces LCA WaterWorks, a clearer public identity for its essential services, and marks a $15.44 million PENNVEST investment in lead service line replacement. Allentown, Pa. — Lehigh County Authority today introduced LCA WaterWorks, a new public-facing name and logo designed to help customers and community members across...
Allentown to vote on requirements for city response to homeless encampments
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee voted Wednesday night to advance a proposed ordinance on homeless encampments to the next regular council meeting. The proposed ordinance establishes requirements and procedures for the city’s response to outdoor encampments on city-owned property. The proposed...
Giant website and app stay down in Lehigh Valley after cybersecurity incident
The outage reaches every Giant in the Lehigh Valley. Giant's store locator, which still loads, lists 15 stores in Lehigh and Northampton counties: two in Allentown, three in Bethlehem, two in Easton and one each in Coopersburg, Coplay, Hellertown, Nazareth, Trexlertown, Walnutport, Whitehall and Wind Gap. The stores themselves are open. The post Giant website and app stay down in Lehigh Valley after cybersecurity incident appeared first on LehighDaily.com .
Lehigh County approves initial 2027 budget with nearly 17% tax hike
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2027 county budget on first reading Wednesday night at the Lehigh County Government Center. The budget would raise property taxes by nearly 17%. County Executive Joshua Siegel's original spending plan featured a nearly 18% tax increase on property...
Trading card retailer opening 1st brick-and-mortar shop at former Lehigh Valley florist spot
HELLERTOWN, Pa. – A one-time destination for roses, carnations, and sunflowers will soon be home to Pokémon, Star Wars, and sports cards in Northampton County. T-Rex Sports Cards & Gaming, offering a wide array of sports and non-sports trading cards, will hold its grand opening from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 202 Main St. in Hellertown.

















