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Frank Yandrisevits, former PA State Rep, dies at 69
Former state Rep. Frank Yandrisevits, who represented two different districts in the Lehigh Valley during his tenure in office, has died. He was 69. Yandrisevits, 69, of Northampton, who served two different districts during his tenure in public office, died Monday, according to his obituary. The Northampton resident and 45-year attorney was a member of the Pennsylvania House of ...
Memorial Day 2024 in the Lehigh Valley: Ceremonies, parades scheduled for Monday’s holiday (UPDATE)
Well before it became a standardized holiday in 1971, Memorial Day has been celebrated annually across the country. Falling on the last Monday in May, the day provides an opportunity to remember and pay tribute to veterans of the armed forces who were killed in action. From parades to church...
Memorial Day events in the Lehigh Valley: How to mark the holiday around the region
will be observed Monday. Here is a list of events set to be held in the Lehigh Valley. FRIDAY Pen Argyl Area High School, 501 W. Laurel Ave., will hold a Memorial Day assembly 8-9:30 a.m. in Alumni Stadium. The student body will gather outside for the student-run assembly where speakers will talk about the importance of Memorial Day and the history behind it. The guest speaker ...
Update: Damaging winds expected with thunderstorms to hit Bucks County Thursday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 6:11 a.m. in effect until 6:45 a.m. for Bucks County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 6:11 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Andalusia, or 8 miles northeast...
See all homes sold in the Lehigh Valley and neighboring counties, May 13-19
The following is a listing of all real estate transfers in these eastern Pennsylvania counties reported from May 13-19. Lehighvalleylive.com publishes weekly reports on recent real estate sales across the Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties, as well as top sales by county and other real estate news, from unique homes for sale to trends.
5 years after Martin Tower was demolished, the overgrown site in Bethlehem is being cleared. Here’s what’s going on.
Dirt is finally being turned at the site of the former Martin Tower in Bethlehem. Men and equipment from Berks County-based Schlouch Inc. have been busy at work, getting the grounds at Eighth and Eaton avenues ready for medical office buildings. “Our team is hard at work, transforming 8 acres into a space that will enhance healthcare accessibility and services for our community,” Schlouch said ...
Gas leak prompts evacuation at Lehigh County senior care facility
A gas leak Wednesday afternoon in South Whitehall Township prompted an evacuation of a senior care facility. John Mason, a UGI spokesman, said crews for the utility were called to Luther Crest at 800 Hausman Road just before noon for a report of a gas leak. A contractor hit the gas line nearby while working, Mason said. Power was shut off in the area while UGI officials closed the valve, Mason ...
P’burg cops get raise. Officials pressured for rent control | Town Council headlines
A proclamation to honor a 7-year-old boy undergoing cancer treatment, a vote to rename a portion of North Main Street in honor of a Warren County sheriff, and a resident’s concerns about a cesspool in her yard were among the highlights of a Phillipsburg Town Council meeting on May 22.
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