Allentown Planners OK East Side Apartment Complex
The Allentown Planning Commission granted final land development approval for an apartment complex proposal for the city's East Side on Tuesday afternoon at city hall. The project, slated between 620-750 E. Turner St., calls for the construction of seven buildings with 180 total apartment units by applicant East Side...
New ownership announced for Northampton County shopping center
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa.- A Northampton County shopping center has a new owner. Southmont Plaza at 4423 Birkland Place in Bethlehem Township is one of three properties being sold by the Ohio-based SITE Centers Corporation. That's according to JLL Capital Markets, which represented SITE Centers in the deal. The $126...
Lehigh County parents accused of starving, abusing 2 teens appear in court, do not...
L. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. - Two Lehigh County parents accused of starving and abusing two of their 15-year-old sons appeared in court Tuesday. Pamela Lehman, a public relations officer with the County District Attorney's Office, said Tracy and Joshua Dechant currently still do not have attorneys to represent them. Their...
Pottstown man sentenced for role in illegal gun transfers
NORRISTOWN — A Pottstown man won’t face any additional time behind bars but faces continued court supervision in the form of probation on charges he participated in two illegal gun transfers as part of a sophisticated multi-county gun trafficking network. Ryan Stoudt, 26, of the 400 block of...
Man cited after allegedly tearing down Pride flag outside candy shop in Doylestown
A man was allegedly caught on surveillance video tearing down a Pride flag outside a Doylestown candy shop, marking the fourth time the store has been targeted in recent years.
Panelists call for regional buy-in, ‘bold’ solutions to curb Lehigh Valley housing crisis
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A panel discussion Sunday in the city’s West End shined light on the myriad reasons many in the Lehigh Valley — and far beyond — are caught up in a housing crisis. Population growth in the region has generated a swell in demand...
Wrestling – Hornets cap off incredible week with first place finish at Top Hat...
To say that the Emmaus wrestling team had a good week would be, well, an understatement. The past four days for head coach Jim Best squad might go down as the greatest ever in the program’s history,. First, it was the incredible 31-21 dual meet win on Wednesday night...
East Penn School District considers $142 million redistricting project
EMMAUS, Pa. — East Penn School District on Monday took a look at a redistricting plan aimed at solving future capacity issues and creating equitable learning opportunities for students. But it could come at a cost of $142 million or more. District officials in October set aside a previous...
Affordable artist studio space opening early next year in downtown Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - ArtsQuest is accepting applications for its brand-new artist studios coming to downtown Allentown. Located at 930 Hamilton Street, these affordable, rent-subsidized studio spaces are scheduled to open in March 2026 and will offer local artists a professional space to create, collaborate and engage...
6-story Easton apartment building could be held up by property border dispute
EASTON, Pa. — A newly proposed six-story apartment building could help add needed housing for rapidly growing Easton. That is, if and when litigation between the developer and an adjoining property owner is resolved. John Koutsouros of Carroll Engineering presented preliminary plans at the Easton Planning Commission...

















