Bethlehem Council rejects amendments to add four firefighters, mayor absent from meeting
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Bethlehem City Council on Thursday rejected multiple budget amendments that would have added four firefighters to the city’s fire department, despite urgent... The post Bethlehem Council rejects amendments to add four firefighters, mayor absent from meeting appeared first on LehighDaily.com .
7 men ordered to stand trial on charges in connection with Montco Wawa shootout
During the contentious seven-hour preliminary hearing, a Montgomery County Detective testified that 13 of the 14 shell casings recovered at the scene came from guns carried by the Unknowns.
Pa. conducts emergency inspections of Lehigh Valley stores for recalled baby formula
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The state Department of Agriculture conducted emergency inspections at 11 retailers in Lehigh and Northampton counties last month relating to an infant formula recalled by the Food and Drug Administration. None of the locations was found to be out of compliance. Since August, the FDA has...
Lehigh County man charged after 1.5 pounds of meth found in car, Pocono police...
A Lehigh County man and a Carbon County woman are facing drug charges after police say they seized more than a pound of methamphetamine in their car during an early morning stop. Erik R. Boehm, 46, of the 400 block of Walnut Street in Catasauqua and 36-year-old Samantha Kuntz of...
‘Heavy heart’: Lehigh Valley distillery and tasting room set to close
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A destination for craft spirits and cocktails is bidding farewell in Lehigh County. Gallows Hills Spirits Co., a Salem witch trials- themed distillery and tasting room, will close its doors on Dec. 28 at 2200 S. 12th St. in Allentown. “It is with a heavy heart...
Pennsylvania Mobile Home Engulfed in Flames, Completely Destroyed
Mobile Home Destroyed in Pennsylvania Fire, Cause Under Investigation I still remember scrolling through the news late Tuesday night and […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Allentown approves first deed-transfer tax hike in decades to bolster housing fund
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The first deed-transfer tax increase in decades could help the city turn the corner on an ever-present housing crisis. Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a measure to raise that rate from 2% to 2.5%, with all additional proceeds earmarked to support a housing fund that’s set to be established.
13 Pennsylvania Diners Where The Retro Vibe Never Went Away
Pennsylvania is home to a treasure trove of diners where the past meets the present. These 13 diners capture the essence of retro vibes with authentic aesthetics and classic comfort foods. Stepping into these establishments is like taking a delightful trip back in time, where neon lights and vintage décor reign...
Sobriety checkpoint planned later this month in Northampton County, Pa. state police say
Pennsylvania State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Northampton County between Friday, Dec. 12, and Sunday, Dec. 14, according to an announcement from Troop M’s Belfast barracks. Troopers will systematically stop vehicles at selected locations to briefly observe drivers for signs of alcohol or drug...
Allentown looking to redevelop corner of 7th and Linden streets next to PPL Center,...
Allentown is seeking proposals from real estate developers to transform North Seventh Street between Linden and Turner streets downtown. A group of property owners in the 100 block of North Seventh Street, including the Allentown Parking Authority, 7-Eleven Inc. and City Center, issued a joint request for proposals...

















