Allentown PA

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...

WIND GAP, PA — A 38-year-old man faces multiple drug and driving under the influence charges after police found him slumped over the wheel of his vehicle at a borough park. David Franklin Barndt was arrested March 14 at approximately 10:39 a.m. at Wind Gap Park. Officers on foot...

LOWHILL TWP., Pa. - The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) will be conducting several controlled burn operations on state game lands Friday. Game commission officials say operations will take place on SGL 205 in Lowhill Township, Lehigh County and will occur both to the north and south of Warden Road. Officials...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Bethlehem Police responded to a two‑vehicle rollover crash on Schoenersville Road just after 4 p.m. Friday. According to 911 dispatchers, several people were injured, though the extent of those injuries has not yet been released. Crews from both Northampton and Lehigh counties assisted at the scene.