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Allen Township zoners deny DG Market variance
The Allen Township Zoning Hearing Board met Wednesday, June 26 to hear the request and appeal of appellant/purchaser of property, PVT 1363 LLC, seeking a variance for the size of their proposed Dollar General or DG Market. The current 1.98-acre tax parcel is located in the neighborhood commercial zoning district...
Multiple train cars jump tracks in Bethlehem under Hill to Hill Bridge
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Multiple train cars derailed in Bethlehem Friday. The Bethlehem Fire Department says it responded to the train derailment on the rail tracks under the Hill to Hill Bridge around 2:40 p.m. Crews found four to five rail cars derailed and Norfolk Southern personnel on scene, according to...
The show must go on: Allentown puts on fireworks display despite rainy weather
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The show must go on. Rainy weather in Allentown didn't stop the city from putting on its July 4th fireworks display at J. Birney Crum Stadium. The fireworks went off early -- before it was completely dark -- because of concerns over thunderstorms.
Trump to campaign in Butler ahead of Republican National Convention
Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally outside Schnecksville Fire Hall on April 13, 2024 in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Former President Donald Trump will make his first 2024 campaign stop in western Pennsylvania on July 13, with a rally in Butler two...
Roadwork is coming to this Allentown street. Delays could last through 2026
Drivers taking South Fourth St. in Allentown can expect delays and restrictions through 2026, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says. Restrictions are scheduled to start as soon as July 9 between Wyoming Street and south of Emmaus Avenue. The project is expected to wrap up by October 2026, said PennDot. Improvements...
PennDOT to Begin $7.3 Million Rt. 145 Improvement Project
The project will affect traffic on the section of Rt. 145 that runs from Wyoming Street to 400 feet south of Emmaus Avenue. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said Wednesday that a $7.3 million project to improve a busy section of Rt. 145/S. Fourth Street in Allentown will get underway on Monday, July 8.
American flag replaced during emotional ceremony at Bethlehem rehab facility
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Community members gathered at Bethlehem North Nursing and Rehab facility to help replace an American flag. During the Wednesday ceremony, the flag was unveiled with the help of an honor guard, flag bearers and a bugler. The Nam Knights also participated in the ceremony while riding their...
South 4th Street construction starts Monday in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Drivers will soon have to find a different way to get around part of Allentown. A road improvement project is set to start Monday on South Fourth Street. Crews will be working at night between Wyoming Street and near Emmaus Avenue. They will be milling and paving...
'Wonderful, quirky tradition': Kazoo Parade creates buzz in Nazareth
'Wonderful, quirky tradition': Kazoo Parade creates buzz in Nazareth. It's a tradition that almost got canceled this year, but more than 400 people came out with their kazoos to show their support for a special parade.
Pennsylvania gaming regulator reschedules hearing for Wind Creek Bethlehem licence renewal
The hearing will be held on July 31 at Bethlehem City Hall. US.- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has rescheduled a hearing to take public comment on the renewal of the Category 2 Slot Machine Operator Licence for Wind Creek Bethlehem casino, Northampton County. It will be held at the Bethlehem City Hall on July 31. A severe storm which knocked out electricity at Bethlehem City Hall forced the cancellation of the previously scheduled hearing on June 26.
2024 Independence Day festivities at SteelStacks | PHOTOS
The free Independence Day festivities will include a full afternoon of musical events, accompanied by delicious food vendors. This event will be the last chance to view the Hometown Heroes 2024 banner that debuted over 1,500 photos of local military veterans on Memorial Day. The SteelStacks campus serves as the perfect spot to view a dazzling fireworks display put on by the City of Bethlehem at 9 p.m. This event is free and open to the public from 3 pm to 11 pm.
Dorney Park prepares for 3 nights of fireworks
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The 4th of July and fireworks go hand in hand, and Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is making sure guests enjoy a huge display. In the July heat workers from Rozzi Fireworks out of Ohio are putting on the finishing touches to make sure Dorney Park lives up to its tradition of a great fireworks display.
Mayor’s Message: Last round of Hometown Heroes banners are hung
Happy Independence Day - our country’s 248th birthday!. As quickly as this summer is moving along, I hope everyone enjoys this celebration in a fun, festive and safe manner - thankful for all of the liberties and freedoms we cherish. I know I will!. The last of the Northampton...
Chemicals cleaned up after accidental spill at Crayola plant
A recent chemical spill at Crayola’s plant in Bethlehem Township was contained and cleaned with no damage to the surrounding area, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. A DEP spokesperson said it was notified of the spill June 17. A 250-gallon container of acrylic thickener sitting on the loading dock at Crayola’s facility at 2475 Brodhead Road in Lehigh Valley ...
Northampton County decision on tax deal for Dixie Cup property delayed
Northampton County Council might not vote until mid-October on a tax-financing plan for redeveloping the former Dixie Cup factory in Wilson. Tina Smith, the county’s community and economic development director, told council Wednesday night that Wilson Council is scheduled to pass a resolution granting a TIF, or tax increment financing plan, to the developer, Skyline Investment Group. The ...
Some communities are pushing back on an effort by a Lehigh Valley lawmaker to fix the affordable housing crisis
Jeffery Ayers has lived in Moore Township for more than 60 years. He has seen the Northampton County community grow, but it mostly remains a patchwork of farms and small villages. As chair of the Moore Township Zoning Board, he’s well aware of the growing development in the Lehigh Valley and is sympathetic to the region’s housing shortage. However, he considers the township to be unique, with ...
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