Phillipsburg moves to ban data centers as energy concerns grow
Phillipsburg’s Land Use Board met Thursday, March 26 to determine whether prohibiting data centers in all zones conforms with the town’s master plan. The meeting was held inside the Phillipsburg Envision Center Community Room, 535 Fisher Ave., to review Town Council ordinance 2026-08 ahead of consideration by the...
This Family-Run Pennsylvania Diner Serves Greek-Inspired Dishes You’ll Never Forget
There’s a diner in Allentown where the hash browns come with a side of Hellenic hospitality. The Golden Gate Diner proves that Pennsylvania comfort food and Greek culinary traditions make better partners than you’d ever imagine. Let’s get one thing straight right from the start: not all diners...
Woman surrenders dozens of animals living in squalor on Lehigh Valley property, Pa. SPCA...
Animal rights authorities seized 53 animals, including a dead pigeon, from a Northampton County woman and charged her with 92 criminal offenses. Rosanne Yost, 76, of the 3400 block of Daniels Road in Upper Nazareth Township, has moved into the county’s Gracedale nursing home and is no longer in possession of any...
Eat, Sip, Shop: Lehigh Valley entertainment and dining spot to more than double in...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A popular destination for fresh food, flavorful drinks and family-friendly fun is leveling up with a 12,000-square-foot addition set to open soon in Northampton County. Twisted Tees, a sports bar and entertainment destination featuring multi-sport simulators, pool tables, yard games, elevated pub...
Lehigh Valley planners take first look at plans for $3.5B Eli Lilly plant in...
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The process to pave the way for a $3.5 billion pharmaceutical plant in Upper Macungie Township officially got underway this week. Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Comprehensive Committee on Tuesday reviewed Eli Lilly’s plans to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility before the full body...
Montgomery County District Attorney vehicle purchase prompts debate
NORRISTOWN – Procuring five vehicles for the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office prompted a conversation on spending last week over a more than $200,000 contract. The $209,661 agreement with Fred Beans Government Sales, of Doylestown, Bucks County, covered the purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Traverse AWD...
Ready for Easter: Allentown florists see business pick up as holidays approach
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WFMZ) -- While it may not feel like spring outside, local florists have been busy preparing their flowers for Easter. Inside Phoebe Floral Shop, spring is blooming. "As soon as we had the first warm day we had people calling 'are pansies ready,'" said general manager Michelle Fagan.
Singer-songwriter with three No. 1 Alternative hits to play Archer Music Hall
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A singer-songwriter who has had three No. 1 Alternative chart hits and put two albums in the Top 25 on Billboard's Heatseekers chart will play Archer Music Hall, it was announced. Matt Maeson, best known for the platinum hits "Cringe" in 2016 and "Hallucinogenics" in 2019,...
Middle School Teacher Charged Over Alleged Sexual Relationship With Student
The victim described multiple sexual encounters, taking place both in her car and her classroom.
Woman in critical condition, 19 people displaced after Whitehall apartment building fire
An elderly woman is in critical condition and 19 people displaced after a fire tore through a Whitehall apartment building Thursday afternoon, a fire official said. Township Fire Chief Mark Bilder told lehighvalleylive.com flames ignited around 2:30 p.m. at Olympic Garden Apartments, 1519 Athens Drive. The fire...

















