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Lehigh County woman died of exposure to extreme heat, coroner says
An Upper Macungie Township woman died in her home after being exposed to severe heat conditions, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office determined on Thursday. The 93-year-old suffered from accidental hyperthermia, county Coroner Daniel Buglio said. Hyperthermia occurs when the body’s heat-regulating mechanisms don’t work effectively generating a body temperature...
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Weevil-infested rice; expired milk, spoiled salads for sale; refrigerator at 99 degrees
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of July 7. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs the inspections in many areas, while some municipalities such as Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections. All establishments are inspected ...
Lower Macungie joins others in 'trashflation' -- approves new waste management contract with over 50% increase
LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — They were right: Trash collection fees are taking a leap in Lower Macungie Township. Township commissioners on Thursday reviewed bids for township trash collection and signed a new contract with Waste Management for waste services. After reviewing bids that also came from Whitetail and...
$14.3 Million Boost: Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground in Downtown Allentown – Offering 38 Units for Low-Income Residents!
A new affordable housing project in downtown Allentown, Walnut Square Apartments, will begin construction in early 2025 with $14.3 million in tax credits and additional funding, aiming to provide low-income housing in a rapidly growing area. Downtown Allentown to Get New Affordable Housing Development with $14.3 Million Tax Credit According to the report of The […]
Speeding in South Bethlehem: Indian Hill residents have had enough
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — As the city works to replace its previous traffic coordinator, residents of the Indian Hill neighborhood are fed up with speeding drivers. The Indian Hill area is right along the border of Fountain Hill Borough and the western end of South Bethlehem. Lisa Sparrow voiced her...
More than 20 affordable homes are coming to Easton. Work on the first one starts in August.
Groundbreaking is less than a month away for the first “flexible design” affordable home planned by the Easton Redevelopment Authority. It’s a big step in the two-year process of acquiring blighted homes, tearing them down and getting ready to build new, affordable ones. More than 20 affordable...
Are you living in one of PA's wealthiest towns? Check out our list here
Some of Pennsylvania’s wealthiest towns are in the suburbs of Philadelphia and towns just outside of Pittsburgh, according to census household income data. Southeastern Pennsylvania is home to 38 of 50 towns with the highest median income ranging from $145,893 to just over $250,000 per year. Fox Chapel Borough,...
North Whitehall working to preserve farmland
North Whitehall Township supervisors met for the first time in the banquet hall at the Schnecksville Fire Company on July 8. Zoning hearing board and planning commission meetings also will be at the fire company for the duration of the township building renovation. The recreation board and farmland/open space preservation...
Lehigh Valley EMT students go 10-8 (in service) on simulated training call (PHOTOS)
Emergency medical technician students went in service — 10-8 in emergency radio code-speak — on a mock call Friday in Allentown. The Lehigh Valley Health Network Emergency Medical Institute, 2100 Mack Blvd. in Allentown, hosted the EMT class exercise. Multiple EMS agencies were on hand to assist the...
Lehigh Valley Town Center one step closer with streets and stormwater approval
LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — A proposed massive commercial and residential complex took another step toward coming to life Thursday. Lower Macungie Township Commissioners approved land development plans for the roads and stormwater management of the 58.8-acre mixed-use Lehigh Valley Town Center complex. With the development's Topgolf entertainment center...
City Of Allentown celebrates Disability Pride Month
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Flying over the City of Allentown is this Disability Pride flag. "We are celebrating disability as a normal part of human existence, not something special, not something to be excluded, but something to be a normal part of the community," said Connie Vandarakis, Chief Operating Officer of Disability Pride Pennsylvania.
PA Highway Renamed in Honor of Fallen Firefighters
A seven-mile stretch of Route 143 in Lehigh County was renamed Thursday in honor of firefighters Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris, who died in the line of duty in December 2022 while fighting a house fire. A New Tripoli fire department truck slowly moved to reveal a green sign with...
All Abilities Dance Competition held in Allentown
An event in Allentown celebrates the diverse talents of dancers. The first All Abilities Dance Competition was held at the Mercy School For Special Learning. The event provides an inclusive platform for expression and creativity. It was hosted by the Solo Expression Dance Studio. Tickets sold today support the inclusive...
Whitehall-Coplay School District unveils new Gockley Elementary building
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Whitehall-Coplay School District officials showed off the newly finished Gockley Elementary School at 2940 MacArthur Road for the first time Sunday. The two-story, 93,000-square-foot building for the district's kindergarten and first-grade students replaces the old Gockley Elementary School at 2932 Zephyr Blvd., which was built in 1978.
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center to Host Historic Exhibits This Weekend
The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg is part of the Lehigh Valley’s Passport to History program this weekend, Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. As a free event for all, it is a great opportunity to explore the rich history of our region. This weekend features activities for all ages and interests: a new model train exhibit as well as quilt exhibits, crafts for young and old, a special concert on Sunday, and guided tours of an 1826 barn. Hours are 10 AM to 4 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 4 PM on Sunday.
State gives $1M to LCCC, others to improve adult literacy instructor, education training
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Lehigh Carbon Community College is among five Pennsylvania learning institutions that will share a statewide grant of more than $1 million to boost adult education and adult literacy instruction. The funds, awarded Thursday by the state Education Department, will help train and support volunteer adult literacy...
Easton Municipal Band serenades downtown Easton
If you were in downtown Easton on Saturday, chances are you heard the Easton Municipal Band ringing out through the town. The 55-member band held a summer concert at the Riverside Park Amphitheater. No matter what your age or music taste, the band played everything from The Lion King to...
Bucks County Boasts Top Wealthy Neighborhoods in the Nation
The Philadelphia region is home to some of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, including two Bucks County towns. The Philadelphia region is home to some of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, including two Bucks County towns, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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