Inquiry prompts Monroe County to shift on public access to protection-from-abuse orders
The clerk in charge of civil court records in Monroe County has changed his office policy and will now release protection-from-abuse orders upon request. Prothonotary George Warden’s office refused to release a protection-from-abuse order filed Aug. 24 against Northampton County Court Administrator Jermaine Greene. Gre
‘Come hungry’: Fast-growing Mexican restaurant opens 1st Pa. location in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A new fast-casual eatery is serving up tasty tacos, burritos, quesadillas and other Mexican favorites in the Lehigh Valley. A new location of Taco Tek Mexican Grill, offering freshly prepared halal Mexican food, held a soft opening on Saturday at 3211 Schoenersville Road in Bethlehem, Manager Jerry Pat
Deli meats not cold enough, insect evidence in food prep areas, and other Lehigh...
The state inspected the following food establishments in Lehigh County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker. The Pennsylvania Department of Agricultu
Easton’s first ‘green’ parking lot is planned behind new planetarium
Nurture Nature Center received a $350,000 grant to help create what it’s calling Easton’s first “green” parking area. The parking lot on Pine Street is behind the planetarium under construction at the center at 518 Northampton St. in Easton. The new planetarium displaced the center’s Urban...
Survivor of former Warren Co. sheriff’s abuse shares his story after years of silence
NORTHAMPTON CO., Pa. - A Northampton County man is sharing his story, for the very first time, of abuse and survival. Back in 2024, a man we only identified as C.C. spoke with us about the abuse he suffered off camera, just showing his hands and feet. "It's a lot...
Taste of Bacon Fest preview in Easton offers early look at PA Bacon Fest...
About 80 to 100 people sampled bacon burgers, empanadas, maple bacon ice cream and cocktails Saturday at Taste of Bacon Fest in Easton, a preview of the 15th PA Bacon Fest on Nov. 7-8. The post Taste of Bacon Fest preview in Easton offers early look at PA Bacon Fest 2026 appeared first on LehighDaily.com .
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Begins New Section of I-95 Interchange Project
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is beginning reconstruction and widening of Interstate 276 (I-276) between the Neshaminy Falls Toll Plaza and Bensalem Boulevard (Milepost 352.6 to Milepost 355.07). This $90.5 million project is part of the broader I-95 Interchange Project, connecting Interstate 95 (I-95) and the P
Warrant issued for man in Easton retail theft
EASTON, PA — Police have issued an arrest warrant for a man accused of stealing more than $300 worth of groceries and merchandise from a supermarket. Reginald Akeen Egalite, 37, of Pennsylvania, is wanted on charges of retail theft and receiving stolen property, both felonies. Officers responded to Weis...
Ribbon Cut to Open Lehigh Valley Brazilian Church in Hellertown
A vibrant faith community held an event Sunday to celebrate the opening of their new church in Hellertown’s Mountainview neighborhood. After worshipping for several years in rented space in South Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley Brazilian Church officials bought and renovated the former Mountainview Moravian Church, which clos
Pa. court official charged with criminal mischief after incident with estranged wife
Northampton County’s court administrator was charged last week with criminal mischief for soaking his wife’s clothes in gasoline, state police said. The summary charge was filed Tuesday, Sept. 22. It says Greene “did intentionally damage real or personal property of another.” It doesn’t say what Greene damaged, but the
