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Lehigh Valley secures nearly $740K in 'Green Light-Go' funding
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Lehigh Valley will get nearly $740,000 in funding to support traffic signal upgrades as part of the state Transportation Department’s “Green Light-Go” program. In a PennDOT release Wednesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro and Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll announced $30 million in funding directed...
10 most expensive homes sold in Northampton County, July 22-28
A house in Easton that sold for $1.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Northampton County in the past week. In total, 34 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $408,454. The average price per square foot was $193.
New dog training facility opening in Forks
Northampton County residents will soon have a new place to train and board their dogs. Serfass Construction Company has completed construction of a new 28,000-square-foot facility for Leader of the Pack Canine Institue for owners John and Lisa McDonald. This Forks Township facility is the second location for the institute....
Update: Heat advisory for Pennsylvania until Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 4:17 a.m. on Friday in effect until 8 p.m. for Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 103 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," adds the weather service.
Lehigh Valley under another heat advisory, with 'decent amounts of fuel' for storms
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Another wave of heat is forecast for the Lehigh Valley and a large swath of the region in the coming days. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect from 10 a.m. Thursday to 8 p.m. Friday for heat index values — a measure of how hot it feels, factoring in humidity — around 100 degrees.
UNESCO World Heritage Inscription of the Moravian Church Settlements
Northampton County is honored by the UNESCO World Heritage inscription of the Moravian Church Settlements in Bethlehem. The inscription marks a monumental achievement in recognition of our cultural legacy. This special accolade not only honors our community but also reaffirms our commitment to preserving and sharing our history with our global community.
Mother allegedly smothered infant in Bethlehem, and made her scream and gasp
A Carbon County mother is charged with attempted homicide for allegedly smothering her infant and on another occasion making the child, 2 months old, scream and gasp for air, investigators say. The Northampton County District Attorney’s Office on Friday identified the suspect as 18-year-old Abigail Horn, of Lansford. District...
Man charged in Palmer Township burglaries
PALMER TWP., Pa. -- Police in Northampton County say they've arrested a man linked to at least two burglaries in the Palmer Township area. Andrew Siegfried, 43, was arraigned Friday on burglary charges and 11 more offenses, police said. He is believed to have worked with others and more arrests...
Charges filed in child abuse case; DA: Lansford woman impeded infant’s breathing
A Lansford woman has been charged Friday with attempted homicide of a 3-month old infant. Abigail Horn, 18, the mother of the baby girl, was charged in Northampton County with two counts of criminal homicide — attempted, a first-degree felony; one count of endangering welfare of children — child under 18 continued course of conduct, first-degree felony; and two counts of aggravated assault, first-degree felony.
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