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Latest U.S. News hospital health rankings out. Where Lehigh Valley, St. Luke’s placed in Pa.
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township and St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill are among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania, according to rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report. These rankings marked the second set that have come out since St. Luke’s vowed to...
West Nile virus detected in Allentown; city launches truck-mounted spray operation
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — City officials launched a truck-mounted spray operation Wednesday after mosquitos carrying West Nile virus were recorded within city limits. “West Nile virus is spread by the bite of a mosquito infected with the virus,” according to an email alert sent to residents through the city’s CodeRED Emergency Alert System. “The decision to spray is because mosquito samples collected over the past two weeks show the presence of West Nile virus.”
'We heard a loud crash': Storm leaves trail of damage in parts of Lehigh Valley
S. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - Dave Billowitch said he was at his daughter's field hockey game when a storm quickly moved through his South Whitehall Township neighborhood at Chew and Adams streets Tuesday night. "I got a call from my son saying a huge tree just fell down, knocked down...
Gov. Shapiro speaks with 69 News about new budget, investigation into assassination attempt on Trump
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - 69 News spoke with Gov. Josh Shapiro Tuesday. The governor was in Bethlehem to talk about the newly-signed state budget. "The Lehigh Valley has its act together. All the different elected leaders, business leaders, are all rowing in the same direction," Shapiro said. Shapiro chose the site...
Catty post office remains closed
The Catasauqua Post Office, 205 Bridge St., remains closed, until further notice, according to a sign posted by Darnell V. Wilson, Catasauqua postmaster. The closure is reportedly due to a partial collapse of the ceiling June 20. A cause has not been identified. Residents have shared via social media that...
Governor Shapiro’s Ceremonial Bill Signing: Boosting Jobs, Economy, and Shovel-Ready Sites!
BETHLEHEM, PA — On Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro, along with DCED Secretary Rick Siger and Lehigh Valley legislators, gathered at the historic Bethlehem Steel General Office (SGO) Building for a ceremonial signing of the new bipartisan budget. The 2024-25 budget focuses on making Pennsylvania more competitive economically, growing the state’s economy, and creating good-paying jobs.
D&L Trail closure impacts businesses in Carbon County
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — During peak tourism season, the Jim Thorpe pedestrian bridge is a popular stop. Now a gate is up keeping people out. "Oh, it is so sad. There are so many beautiful sights you can see walking down the trail and we can't do it," said Karen Lomanto of New York.
Bath council discusses MS4 recommendations
At the July 8 Bath Borough Council meeting, council approved a number of motions and a resolution, some of which addressed the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Committee recommendations. MS4 is a conveyance of stormwater system that discharges storm and other water into creeks, rivers and lakes throughout the...
AG Henry: Pennsylvania resort to pay for mistreating customers
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a settlement with Split Rock Resort, located in Carbon County, for allegedly mistreating consumers who purchased timeshares. The settlement will require Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC, doing business as “Bel Air Owner’s Circle”, to comply with applicable laws and fund a restitution pool […]
NASD to receive $2 million state windfall
One month ago, the Northampton Area School District Board of Education approved a 2024-25 budget with a deficit balanced by a 1% tax hike and use of the general fund. As of the July 15 board of education meeting, the district’s 2024-25 budget deficit vanished. What happened?. Harrisburg. The...
Concession stand approved for Coplay pool season
During the July 9 Coplay Borough Council meeting, council approved and contracted concessions for the municipal pool during the 2024 season. The pool is open noon-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays and is closed Mondays. The last day for sales at the concession stand will be Aug. 17. Council also approved...
'Being homeless is not a crime': Allentown City Council votes 6-1 to pass bill
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council voted Wednesday night to say that homelessness should not be criminalized. The vote came after council rejected an "Unsheltered Bill of Rights" last month. The resolution received overwhelming support, passing 6-1. But some say it's still not nearly enough. Allentown City Council voted...
PA budget sets $500 million aside for redevelopment. These Lehigh Valley sites could benefit.
There are plenty of places in the Lehigh Valley that could use a share of the $500 million the state set for site development in its new budget. One of them is the former Bethlehem Steel General Office Building on the city’s South Side, which is where Gov. Josh Shapiro and a group of Valley dignitaries were Tuesday morning for a ceremonial signing of the $47.6 billion 2024-25 budget that ...
Moore Township: Moore Township Recreation Committee to meet July 18
Moore Township Recreation Committee’s next meeting is planned for 7 p.m. July 18 at the recreation center, 635 English Road. The committee’s goals are to assist township children and families. The committee is providing an opportunity to purchase a brick for the veteran memorial at the recreation center....
Gov. Shapiro to tout $500M Pa. development program with visit to old Bethlehem Steel HQ
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro will promote the new 2024-25 state budget with a visit to Southside Bethlehem on Tuesday morning, highlighting his new $500 million site development program. Shapiro is due to appear at the former Bethlehem Steel Headquarters, also known as the Steel General Office Building,...
Hearing continues for proposed mobile home park
PALMER TWP., Pa. – The Palmer Township Board of Supervisors continued a hearing on a curative amendment involving a proposed mobile home park Monday night at the administration building. The applicant, Exchange 12 LLC and developer Abe Atiyeh, have filed a substantive challenge and curative amendment for a proposed...
Tree blocks road in South Whitehall, thousands remain without power in Lehigh Valley, Bucks
S. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - A storm left a trail of damage in some parts of the Lehigh Valley Tuesday. A large tree snapped and collapsed, blocking both lanes of traffic at Dorney Park and Cedar Brook roads in South Whitehall. There are thousands of customers without power Tuesday night,...
Moore supervisors OK study of new township building
At the Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting July 2, the board discussed and approved $13,500 for a feasibility study for options that include the possibility of constructing a new municipal building. Township leaders have been talking about the renovation of the current building or constructing a new building for about two years.
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