Over 80 Pennsylvania police departments targeting heavy truck violations and aggressive driving during multi-week...
Dozens of Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies are partnering for a multiple week driver enforcement effort taking place in the southeastern part of the state now through mid-August. A traffic enforcement effort is taking place in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties from July 7 through...
‘Connecting vision to action’: Bettering Bethlehem businesses with 2 state grants
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The city is bringing in two state grants to bolster its Northside and Southside commercial corridors, according to the Bethlehem Economic Development Corp. Offered through the Commonwealth Main Street Matters program, they include a $46,875 planning grant for the SouthSide Arts District to fund...
Filter King LLC Bolsters Operations with New Manufacturing and Distribution Facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 8, 2025-- Filter King LLC, the nation’s leading manufacturer of UL-certified custom HVAC filters, proudly announces the grand opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The announcement comes hot off the heels of the February launch of...
Easton officials announce plan for new mural in city’s south side
EASTON, Pa. - Officials in the City of Easton Monday announced a new mural project. An artist will paint the mural on the side of Chubbys Restaurant in the city's south side. The mural on the building along West Joseph Street wiill celebrate the community's history. It's being paid for...
It’s not too late to weigh in on plans for a new Easton Area...
If you want to learn more about plans for a new $298 million Easton Area High School, you’re invited to a community meeting Tuesday. The meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday is the second of three slated for the district education center at 1801 Bushkill Drive in Forks Township. At...
Severe storms are possible later today and could bring damaging winds and flooding downpours
A hot and humid Tuesday has the potential to end on a stormy note, with the chance for some gusty storms and localized flooding later Tuesday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for most of the area for this afternoon and evening. Given the high humidity, any storms that...
Abigail Smith Dies After Jumping From Moving Car: Coroner
Abigail R. Smith, 24, of Upper Macungie Township, exited the car while it was still in motion during an altercation with the driver on Monday, July 7 around 5:55 p.m., according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. The incident happened in the 2300 block of Seipstown Road in Weisenberg Township,...
1990s hit band to help Lehigh Valley venue thank patrons
NORTHAMPTON, Pa. — An alternative rock band that in the 1990s had five Top 20 Mainstream Rock chart hits will help a Lehigh Valley venue honor its patrons. Sponge, whose biggest hit, “Molly (16 Candles Down the Drain),” hit No. 3 on Billboard's Hot Modern Rock charts in 1994, will perform at The Gin Mill and Grill in...
‘Delicious food and drinks’: New Lehigh Valley Mall tenant to serve local wine, brick-oven...
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - A popular winery is blossoming with a new satellite location, set to open later this summer at the former Pocono Brewery Company spot at the Lehigh Valley Mall. Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery, offering specialty wines and scenic views at 239 Blue Ridge Road in...
Teen denied bail after shooting 3 on Fountain Hill porch, police say
A Fountain Hill man shot three people, including two teens he had previously dated, during a dispute July 4 on a borough porch, police said. Anthony Jamir Estrella, 18, of the 500 block of South Benner Avenue, is charged with three counts of felony aggravated assault; one count felony firearms not to be carried...
