Easton Street Eats food truck festival returns to West Ward this weekend
EASTON, Pa. — More than 20 food trucks will line North 12th Street this Saturday as the Easton Street Eats Food Truck Festival returns to... The post Easton Street Eats food truck festival returns to West Ward this weekend appeared first on LehighDaily.com .
After two years and $88 million, Carbon County’s new bridge opens
CARBON CO., Pa. - The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) officially cut the ribbon on its new Hawk Falls Bridge Tuesday. According to a press release from PA Turnpike, the $88 million bridge replacement project enhances safety and mobility for the area, while improving the overall functionality of the bridg
Recently sold residential properties in Northampton County: May 11 to 17
The following is a listing of all residential property transfers in Northampton County reported during the week of May 11. There were 26 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,708-square-foot property on Hilton Street in Bethlehem that sold for $310,000.
Sinkhole impacting traffic in Lehigh County
Motorists are being asked to avoid a portion of a Catasauqua road as crews work to repair a sinkhole. Borough officials posted on Facebook Tuesday evening that the sinkhole opened up along Race Street. The road currently is down to a single lane — between 10th and 14th streets — as crews prepare to repair the sinkhole
School Board selects new superintendent
The Bethlehem Area School District is pleased to announce that Dr. Renato M. Lajara has been selected as Superintendent of Schools, pending board approval. Lajara is an accomplished educational leader and dedicated student advocate known for his ethical, equitable, and student-centered approach to leadership. He brings
A Vanishing Piece of American Life: Inside One of Montco’s Last Surviving 24-Hour Diners
There is something quietly defiant about a diner that never closes. While most suburban restaurants darken their windows well before midnight, American Star Diner in North Wales keeps the lights on around the clock, seven days a week. And in a region where the classic 24-hour diner has become a...
$6 Million In Delaware Canal Repairs Celebrated By Officials
The repairs focused on sections of the Delaware Canal Towpath damaged by Tropical Storm Ida. Two important infrastructure projects at Delaware Canal State Park have been completed after more than $6 million in combined investments to improve long-term climate resiliency and expanding safe outdoor recreation. Pennsylvan
Vehicle Window Broken in Highway Incident, Police Say
State Police at Belfast say a 51-year-old Easton man’s vehicle was damaged during an incident involving another vehicle on I-78 east in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, last month. According to a May 25 news release, the damage–which police characterized as criminal mischief–occurred as the man was driving ne
11 Pennsylvania Drive-In Hot Dog Stands That Are Still Packed Every Weekend
In Pennsylvania, weekends still revolve around the enduring appeal of the roadside hot dog stand, especially when parking lots fill before noon and lines stretch consistently backward. Across the state, these landmarks are less about fast food and more about a cultural ritual shaped by shift workers, church groups, lak
Target opening of new Lehigh Valley Sheetz pushed back to July
HELLERTOWN, Pa. - A popular chain offering gas, made-to-order food and drinks and various convenience items is expanding its footprint in the Lehigh Valley. Sheetz, the Blair County-based chain with more than 750 locations across six states, is planning to open its ninth Lehigh Valley location this summer at Main Stree

















