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UGI scheduled to begin gas main replacement in Freemansburg, Whitehall
UGI Utilities announced it is set to begin a gas main replacement projects in Freemansburg Borough and Whitehall Township next week. The projects will begin on Monday, on July 29, and are expected to be completed by late September. UGI says the project will give the opportunity for some homes...
Allentown firefighters mourn loss of one of their own
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Fire departments across our region are mourning the loss of one of their own. Allentown Fire Marshall Jeff Tomczak died after a more than 15-month battle with pancreatic cancer. 69 News paid a visit to the Allentown Central Fire Station on West Chew Street on Friday, where...
Lehigh Valley officially on the way to becoming a Blue Zone
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — An initiative to make the Lehigh Valley a healthier place to live, work and play is officially underway. Over the next few years, local officials are committed to making the area a Blue Zone. Blue Zones are places around the world where people are reaching age...
Coca-Cola Park to host ‘Illumination!’ holiday lights event
Coca-Cola Park will be decked out with more than a million holiday lights during the IronPigs off-season later this year. The IronPigs organization announced in a news release Wednesday that the park will become home to “Illumination!,” a walk-through holiday lights display between November and January. In addition to viewing the lights, guests will be able to make s’mores at fire pits, get ...
In swing state Pennsylvania, middle class struggles to get by
The giant steelworks that greets visitors to Allentown, Pennsylvania once symbolized the city's success as an industrial hub. - More visitors at food pantries - On Friday, all eyes will be on new inflation figures from the US government.
Court fight looms for Allentown officials after council hires attorney to sue mayor
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A rift between Allentown’s top officials grew deeper Wednesday night as city council hired an attorney to potentially sue Mayor Matt Tuerk. Six of seven council members voted to pass a resolution to engage Brown McGarry Nimeroff Attorneys. Councilman Santo Napoli was the lone vote against it.
Buffalo Soldiers to trek from Allentown to Easton for 'Forgotten Soldiers Ride'
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Members of the Buffalo Soldiers came together for a small ceremony at the Rose Garden in anticipation of a massive motorcycle-cade to the final resting place of Black soldiers interred at a park in Easton on Saturday. A few members of the Buffalo Soldiers, alongside supporters,...
Northampton Borough Council votes on new borough manager
As Northampton Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst nears the end of his impressive 57-year career serving the borough, Northampton Borough Council has voted to hire a new manager to fill his shoes. Brian Welsko was hired by unanimous vote, following several weeks of interviews with a specially appointed hiring committee. Welsko...
Allentown, facing financial troubles, will ask voters to OK deed transfer tax hike
Allentown, facing financial troubles in next year’s budget, will ask voters to allow an increase in the city’s deed transfer tax to help bolster revenue. The proposal comes as early 2025 financial projections indicate a budget deficit of up to $6 million, finance director Bina Patel said, because the city’s existing revenue sources cannot cover increasing expenses like contractual raises for ...
PennDOT reveals plans to fix dangerous Route 309 intersection
PennDOT wants your thoughts on a proposed interchange between Route 309, Center Valley Parkway and West Saucon Valley Road in Upper Saucon Township. The proposal would change the intersection, which relies on traffic lights, into a grade-separated interchange. Bridges would carry four lanes of Route 309 over the road, and motorists would connect with Center Valley Parkway and West Saucon ...
'It's just going to keep going up': Spikes in voter registration being seen locally, across the country
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - It may only be July, but the folks at the Lehigh County Elections office are busy. "Three months in advance of the November election we are at 28,000 requests," said Chief Clerk Tim Benyo. "It's just going to keep going up." Benyo says he anticipates around 100,000...
Lehigh Valley officials launch housing initiative to bolster affordability, availability
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — With high prices and a shortage of homes fueling a housing crisis in the Lehigh Valley, officials from across the area are embarking on an ambitious mission to quickly develop a regional housing plan. A team of Lehigh County’s top officials launched the Housing and Attainability...
LVPC reports on regional land development proposals
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission received reports on land development activity across the region at its monthly meeting Thursday night. The non-profit organization noted that more than 3,500 new residential development units had been proposed during the first six months of this year. This includes 1,042 single-family detached units, 373 townhouses, nearly 2,000 apartments, 78 twins, and 66 manufactured homes.
Pa. officials highlight state investment in afterschool programs
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Pennsylvania officials want to help kids make the most of their time spent outside school. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined local leaders at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown on Friday to highlight a new program. It's called BOOST, which stands for Building Opportunity through Out-of-School...
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visits Allentown, touts $11.5 million investment in after-school programs
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined local lawmakers Friday at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown to tout an $11.5 million statewide investment in after-school programs. This new funding was included in the recently passed $47.6 billion state budget; it will be disbursed through the Pennsylvania...
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