Upper Macungie advances plans for Eli Lilly, convenience store with gas
U. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. – The Upper Macungie Township Planning Commission granted preliminary subdivision and land development approval for a major project Wednesday night at the township building. Officially known as "Project Kennedy," the plan involves a $3.5 billion pharmaceutical plant by Eli Lilly and Company. It fe
10-year project aims to widen I-78, rebuild interchanges in Lehigh County; PennDOT wants feedback
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A project to widen Interstate 78 in Lehigh County could one day ease congestion and travel tension — but probably not for a decade. The state Transportation Department is working to finalize its plans for the project, which is set to be completed in phases through 2036.
Mayfair Festival of the Arts to proceed rain or shine at Cedar Crest College
The Mayfair Festival of the Arts will take place as scheduled over Memorial Day weekend at Cedar Crest College, regardless of weather conditions. Main stage performers and the viewing area will be sheltered under a large tent, the college said Wednesday. The three-day festival runs Friday-Sunday, May 22-24, on the...
Lehigh Valley weather: Chances for rain through Memorial Day. Here is the best chance...
A cold front will stall south of the Lehigh Valley region Thursday, ushering in much cooler air and multiple rounds of showers possible through the Memorial Day weekend. The National Weather Service forecasts overall rainfall totals between half an inch to an inch through Saturday night, with locally higher amounts pos
Improvements coming soon to Bethlehem’s Hill to Hill Bridge. Find out when work will...
For motorists tired of getting stuck in traffic on the Hill to Hill Bridge in Bethlehem, the good news is the project you’ve all been waiting for should be getting started this summer. The bad news is it will continue until 2030. An engineering consultant for PennDOT updated the...
Power outages, storm damage in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties
Severe storms brought heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and power outages to parts of the region, causing property damage and leaving thousands without electricity.
Allen Township Supervisors reject closure request of West Bullshead Road
During their May 12 meeting, the Allen Township Board of Supervisors rejected a request from developers of the Willowbrook Farms residential project seeking to close West Bullshead Road for six weeks this summer. Developers said the closure would cut construction time in half, but supervisors worried that the convenien
Multi-restaurant dining concept nearing completion at Promenade Saucon Valley
UPPER SAUCON TWP., Pa. – A new food hall coming soon to Lehigh County will offer a unique dining experience, featuring a wide array of cuisines from world-renowned chefs and prominent, award-winning restaurants under one roof. A new location of Wonder, an innovative “fast fine” dining concept allowing customers...
Firefighters battle rooftop blaze at Allentown apartment building
Severe weather was moving through the area at the time of the fire, though officials have not confirmed whether the blaze was sparked by lightning.
10 Peddler’s Village Stores People Can’t Stop Talking About
Peddler’s Village has long been one of Bucks County’s most recognizable destinations, but the Village increasingly feels less like a traditional shopping center and more like a discovery experience. Visitors are not simply shopping. They are exploring. Browsing. Sampling. Looking for stores and experiences they cannot
