Allentown PA

The single-family home located at 125 East Elm Street in Emmaus was sold on April 13, for $330,000, or $300 per square foot. The home, built in 1930, has an interior space of 1,100 square feet. This two-story house has three bedrooms and one bathroom. The property is equipped with baseboard heating. Additionally, the building has access to a detached garage for...

As area motorists anticipate the reopening of one bridge in Lower Saucon Township, another bridge replacement project is being discussed. Officials this week announced a public comment period through May 15 for a project that will involve replacing the 1956 Easton Road bridge across the east branch of the Saucon Creek with a new span, likely in 2028.

The Hellertown Borough Council met on Monday at Borough Hall, authorizing the purchase of two new police vehicles and discussing sidewalk issues throughout the borough. Council voted unanimously to allow Police Chief James Baitinger to move forward with purchasing two new police vehicles. Baitinger told council the department is down two vehicles and is currently “running 24/7” with only two functional cruisers.

WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Lehigh Valley Health Network wants to build a satellite hospital in Whitehall Township. The proposed project would be built behind Whitehall Diner, between MacArthur Road and Lehigh Street. On Wednesday night, a public meeting was held including Whitehall Commissioners, the public and LVHN, where residents voiced...

The death happened on Tuesday. The Bucks County Department of Corrections confirmed a man died after a medical emergency while in its custody. In a statement, county officials said the 30-year-old man was in his cell Tuesday morning when he experienced an undisclosed medical issue. “Corrections staff and emergency medical...

Northampton Borough Council and the Northampton Fire Department are looking for answers after the state closed a Workers’ Compensation claim for a fallen firefighter without notice. Fire Captain Michael Booke passed away while in the line of duty in the fall of 2025 following a cardiac incident during training....

EASTON, Pa. – Individuals seeking craft cocktails and fun times with friends have a new chic spot to check out in Northampton County. Zen Bar, a new bar and lounge concept focusing on “intentional, high-quality cocktails, elevated hospitality, and an atmosphere designed for connection and community," will hold a grand opening from 5 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, April 23, on the ground floor...

Riegelsville provides a special combination of rich canal history and beautiful scenery, with an impressive century-old suspension bridge. Home to just under 1,000 residents, Riegelsville provides a unique combination of canal history and picturesque scenery and includes a rare, century-old suspension bridge, writes Joshua Parle for the Islands. The Riegelsville...

RED HILL, Pa. - A woman whose car hit a tree earlier this week died from her injuries Wednesday. Betty P. Schuler, 85, of Red Hill, was pronounced dead Wednesday afternoon at a local hospital, according to a news release from the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. The crash happened...

Easton authorities called to a West Ward encampment warned people living in the overgrowth of an industrial area to keep the area clean. They were criticized online over a perception that unhoused people were being displaced. Officials defended the city’s actions this month. “We didn’t displace anybody. The site...