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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 ...
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...
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...
Puerto Rican Festival and parade returns to Allentown with performance by salsa acts
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — It's time to celebrate the Isla Del Encanto. Allentown's Puerto Rican parade and fiesta will return on Sunday, July 28. The annual cultural celebration is held by the Puertorrican Culture Preservation, or PRCP, an organization that works to unite the community by fostering Puerto Rican heritage through entertaining events.
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.
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.
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...
Sports gear store opens, 3 new restaurants coming soon at Promenade Saucon Valley
U. SAUCON TWP., Pa. – Phillies, Eagles, Flyers and 76ers fans have a new spot to stock up on jerseys, sweatshirts, hats and other gear in Lehigh County. Rally House, a specialty sports store chain offering an expansive selection of apparel, gifts, home decor and other types of merchandise representing local NCAA, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS teams, opened a new retail location on Friday at the Promenade Saucon Valley shopping center in Upper Saucon Township.
‘Major overhaul’: LVIA debuts expansive bar, 2 fast-casual restaurants coming soon
HANOVER TWP., Pa. - A new dining option is serving thirsty and hungry travelers, and more food and beverage options are set to take off later this year at Lehigh Valley International Airport. The Drafthouse at ABE, a rectangular bar and restaurant serving freshly-prepared food and drinks, held a grand...
Debates in works between Wild, Mackenzie in 7th Congressional District race | Armchair Lehigh Valley
Editor’s Note: This story first appeared on Armchair Lehigh Valley and is being published on lehighvalleylive.com as part of a partnership with the website, which aims to give voters factual information in a nonpartisan way to help them make informed decisions at the polls. Armchair Lehigh Valley is run by publisher Katherine Reinhard and editor Robert H. Orenstein, two longtime journalists who formerly worked at The Morning Call in Allentown. Learn more about Armchair Lehigh Valley and subscribe here.
Sphinx moths abound, as July heat sends plants into overdrive | Lehigh Valley Nature Watch
One night this past week I was sitting in the hot shade of the deck watching for hummingbird activity. Every so often one or two would either come to the flowers and feeders or chase each other around. Most of them were young females, but every once in a while an adult male made an appearance.
Lehigh Valley gave up 5-runs late in the game as Rochester pulled away for the win
ROCHESTER, NY - Lehigh Valley struggled to keep pace with Rochester on Friday night with a 10-6 loss. The Red Wings scored 5-runs between the seventh and eighth innings to put this one away. Plenty of scoring in this one with both teams scoring twice in the first inning to...
Eat, Sip, Shop: New Bethlehem eatery to serve up fresh chicken dishes, burgers, drinks and more
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A new restaurant is set to spice up Bethlehem’s dining scene with fresh ingredients, diverse flavors and “perfected recipes.”. Haaz’s Halal Heat, a fast-casual eatery offering freshly prepared chicken dishes, smash burgers, gyros, sides, desserts, drinks and more, is expected to hold a soft opening within the next couple of weeks at 3217 Schoenersville Road, owner Hasnain “Haaz” Ilyas said.
Big eighth inning fuels Pa. victory over Maryland at Big 26 Baseball Classic
Thanks to a four-run burst in the eighth inning, Pennsylvania kickstarted the annual Big 26 Baseball Classic Friday with a 6-3 victory over Maryland. At FNB Field, Pa. trailed 3-0 through five complete innings before inching within 3-2 with single runs in the sixth and seventh frames. Chris Schaller tagged a solo home run in the seventh.
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