Severe Thunderstorms Possible This Evening Across Parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Northern Delaware
A round of potentially severe thunderstorms is expected to develop late this afternoon and evening across portions of eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and northern Delaware, with damaging winds, large hail and a couple of tornadoes possible. The greatest severe weather threat is expected between roughly 5 PM through ea
Accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue: What Northampton County restaurant inspectors found
The following Northampton County restaurants were inspected between the dates of Aug. 18 and Aug. 26. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. In many cases, violations are corrected before inspectors leave. No restaurants were found to be out of compliance; however, some did have violations. Franks P
Chobani plans to build $1.2B dairy operation in eastern Pa., creating 900 jobs
Chobani will invest $1.2 billion to establish its first Pennsylvania dairy manufacturing operation, marking the largest private sector investment in the state’s agriculture history, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office said. The project will create 900 full-time jobs over five years in the Lehigh Valley and expand markets for mo
Penn State Lehigh Valley to open ‘LIGHT’ Exhibition Featuring Five Regional Artists
Pictured Above: Hepner, Sky Dance #7425 Ucross WY, digital pigment print. Photo Credit: Contributed. Featuring Nestor Armando Gil, Lori Hepner, Corinne Lalik, Susan Morelock and Jill Odegaard, the exhibition will run through Dec. 11. An opening reception, free and open to the public, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23, f
Upgrades coming to Canal Street Park, D&L Trail
During the Aug. 20 Northampton Borough Council meeting, council provided an update on several enhancements residents will soon be able to enjoy across the borough parks. First, new playground equipment has been installed at Canal Street Park by Public Works, replacing a 30-plus-year-old wooden playground. Funding for t
25 Years After 9/11, New Hope Widow Tara Bane Shares Story of Grief and...
New Hope author Tara Bane is sharing her story of grief, resilience, and healing as the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaches, reports June Portnoy for the Yardley Voice. Bane’s memoir, Evolution of a Heart: From the Darkness of 9/11 to Rebuilding a Life and Finding Joy, reflects...
Crews prepare for the 174th Great Allentown Fair
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Before the crowds arrive, the Great Allentown Fairgrounds are filled with a different kind of sound. Plastic snapping into place. Hay being moved. Vendors setting up. Animals getting settled. Concession stands waiting to open. For Great Allentown Fair veteran Allison Blackadar, the work is familiar, bu
Lehigh Valley eatery, known for its Canadian comfort food, to close current location, relocate
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A popular business specializing in poutine is preparing to close its six-year-old restaurant in Northampton County, but another chapter is on the horizon as the owners seek a new home for the eatery. The Flying V Poutinerie, a fast-casual eatery offering Canadian comfort food at 201...
Pa. state police ramp up Labor Day DUI, speeding patrols in Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania State Police Troop M in Bethlehem will increase traffic enforcement during the Labor Day holiday weekend, running from 12:01 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7. The enforcement period will deploy two safety programs targeting dangerous driving behaviors. The Pennsylvania Aggressive Dr
Finance director changes his mind, will stay with Easton Area School District
The Easton Area School District’s chief financial officer isn’t leaving after all. Jack Trent took a new job with the Allentown School District and was slated to start Monday, but then decided to withdraw his application and keep his Easton Area job. “Mr. Trent did rescind his acceptance...

















