Lehigh County tavern to debut weekend ‘boozy brunch’ featuring tasty eats and drinks
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – Mimosa flights, chicken and waffles, crème brulee French toast and other brunch specialties are coming soon to a popular Lehigh Valley restaurant. Thirsty Turtle Tavern, a full-service, family-friendly restaurant and bar offering casual American cuisine, will kick off its weekend "boozy brunch”...
Police seek help to find witness of deadly Rt. 100 crash in Lehigh County
Police are hoping they can identify a driver who they say may have witnessed a deadly crash that happened along Route 100 in Upper Macungie Township on Feb. 19, 2026. According to police, the deadly crash happened at about 6:14 p.m. along Route 100 in Upper Macungie Township, north of Wertman Road, when a GMC Sierra,...
Allentown OKs liquor license for new restaurant at former TGI Fridays
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council voted Wednesday night to transfer a liquor license from South Whitehall Township to The Felix Restaurant LLC, 395 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. The applicant is Donny Petridis, a restaurateur who owns The Shelby in Lower Macungie Township. Petridis is purchasing the former TGI...
Man arrested on assault charges in Pen Argyl
PEN ARGYL, PA — A 28-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested Feb. 12 following a domestic assault incident. Officers were dispatched at approximately 4:27 p.m. to a domestic incident in progress. A female victim reported being assaulted by her boyfriend while they were driving in a vehicle through Pen Argyl.
This Pa. mall has fun plans for old retail space: Here’s what’s coming
Two entertainment venues are opening at the King of Prussia mall in Montgomery County. They’ll both be inside a former JCPenney store. Level 99 is described as a “destination for adults featuring real-world, interactive social gaming.” It’ll have “physical and mental challenges set in artistic environments“ inside...
Missing Bethlehem teen with special needs rescued near Lehigh River
A concerned citizen’s call Tuesday evening led emergency responders to a Bethlehem teen trapped underneath a railroad trestle near the Lehigh River, city police said. City Police Sgt. William Audelo told lehighvalleylive.com officers were dispatched around 7:15 p.m. for a reported missing 15-year-old girl with...
Triumvirate Environmental Acquires Environmental Waste Minimization LLC
Triumvirate Environmental, a leading provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) services, announced its acquisition of Environmental Waste Minimization LLC, a full-service environmental management company with locations in Northampton, Pennsylvania, and Bakersfield, California. Founded in 1995, EWMI delivers...
Upper Saucon planners consider zoning changes for 130-acre mixed-use ‘Promenade Park’
U. SAUCON TWP., Pa. – The Upper Saucon Township Planning Commission on Tuesday night offered revisions to proposed zoning changes to accommodate plans for a 130-acre mixed-use development. “Promenade Park,” offered by Arcadia Land Company and Realen Properties, is slated for the former Stabler Corporate Center site,...
Sale closed in Emmaus: $585,000 for a five-bedroom house
A single-family house located at 2518 Stanford Circle in Emmaus changed owner on Feb. 20. The 2,849-square-foot home, built in 1979, was sold for $585,000, or $205 per square foot. This two-story house has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The interior features two fireplaces. The property is equipped with central...
You Win When Colonoscopies Are More Convenient
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (Mar. 3, 2026) — If you’re busy during the week, now you can schedule your colonoscopy on a Saturday. In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Jefferson Health is making colonoscopies available every Saturday in March at various locations throughout the Lehigh Valley region. “The team...

















