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Free pool admission for all residents in Pennsylvania city amid dangerous heat
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Need some relief from this intense heat? One Pennsylvania city has the answer for its residents!. Allentown is offering free pool admission to all residents and season pass holders as a heat wave grips the entire Delaware Valley this week. Officials say all city pools will be...
Smoke seen rising from Hamilton Street fire
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown fire officials are reporting a two alarm fire on Hamilton Street this evening. The fire was reported just after 5:30 p.m. Monday at 1138 Hamilton Street. When WFMZ personnel arrived on the scene, smoke was billowing from the roof of a yellow truck, and flames were...
City of Allentown seeks public input on ZONE initiative
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- The City of Allentown is updating its zoning map. The update is part of the launch of ZONE, a project to update the City’s Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, and strategic revisions to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. City officials say the initiative of ZONE is...
Rare Dimes in Bucks County Could Be Worth up to $1,000
Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could be worth $1,000. Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could actually be worth $1,000, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter.
New Hanover school board chairman calls decision to fire superintendent 'a difficult one'
The New Hanover Board of Education’s chairman has responded regarding the board's decision to fire the district's superintendent. The school board voted in a 5-0 vote during their July regular meeting to unilaterally terminate Charles Foust’s contract, which was extended in August 2023 and was set to last until June 30, 2027. ...
Lehigh Valley Locations Ranked High for Livability, Nightlife
The Lehigh Valley’s prime quality of life was highlighted recently when two locations were named among the nation’s best. Bethlehem was named one of America’s “Top 100 Best Places to Live,” and the West End Theatre District in Allentown was named one of the top underrated locations for nightlife.
Easton Housing Authority tenant refuses to pay rent until bedbugs stop coming back
Bedbugs won’t leave Denise Thomas alone. The 72-year-old lives on the third floor of the Bushkill House, a public housing high-rise in Easton. The bugs show up in her carpets, her bed, her clothes, her Bible, her couch. They started coming in November and won’t stop. She found a cluster of them in the folds of her leather recliner.
Bucks County Siblings LJ and Max Lead Philly Sports Fandom
For siblings LJ and Max Schembri of Bucks County, their Philly sports camaraderie is in full swing, sharing the love since early childhood. For Bucks County siblings LJ and Max Schembri of Bucks County, their sports camaraderie is in full swing, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Fans since early...
Dewey Fire Co. Carnival Returns to Hellertown This Week
Dewey Fire Company is preparing for the return of its Annual Carnival, which will bring summer fun to Hellertown this week. Dewey Fire Company is preparing for the return of its Annual Carnival, which will bring summer fun to Hellertown this week. The carnival will be held nightly, Tuesday, July...
Doylestown Butcher Is Among the Top Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in PA
One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities. One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities, writes Leigh Green for the PA Eats.
$7.4M project targets major city intersection; township eyes pickleball courts | Lehigh Valley government watch
Here is a look at some government and other community news across the Lehigh Valley region for the week beginning Monday, July 8:. ALLENTOWN | Road restrictions are expected to start Monday for a $7.4 million project to improve Route 145/South Fourth Street in the city, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced. PennDOT said in a news release Route 145/South Fourth Street will be improved between Wyoming Street and 400 feet south of Emmaus Avenue. “Motorists should expect nighttime lane restrictions … and allow for extra time traveling through the area,” the release said. The work includes adding a center turn lane between Brookdale/South Fifth Street and Wyoming Street, adding a right turn lane from northbound South Fourth Street onto West Emmaus Avenue, adding a left turn lane from West Susquehanna Street onto southbound South Fourth Street and other improvements, the release said. The project is expected to be complete in October 2026.
Northampton firefighters teach next generation of first responders during Cadet Camp
The Northampton Fire Department is teaching the next generation of first responders. The group just kicked off its annual Junior Firefighter Cadet Camp. Kids ages 12-15 will spend the week experiencing what it takes to become a firefighter. They'll take part in hands-on training, classroom work and teamwork activities. The...
Key road to close for 2 weeks in Bucks County, Pa.
NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Drivers through Richboro will have one more traffic issue to deal with as key road closes for two weeks after the Independence Day holiday. PennDOT will close Almshouse Road (Route 332) to thru traffic in the Richboro section of Northampton Township between Second Street Pike (Route 232) and Jacksonville Road on Monday, July 8. The closure will allow for drainage pipe replacement just west of the intersection of Hatboro and Almshouse Road.
Penn State-Lehigh Valley reopens following fire
The Penn State-Lehigh Valley campus reopened Monday after it was closed for weeks because of a fire at the campus’ bookstore. Sharon Tercha, spokesperson for the branch campus in Upper Saucon Township, said Monday morning that the school is back to normal operations. The campus had been closed to students after a small fire June 18 at the bookstore. Technical services and public safety ...
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