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Family warns other homeowners after Coplay sinkhole damages home, insurance company denies claim

COPLAY, Pa. - A family in Coplay is looking for answers after a sinkhole damaged their house. On October 25th, Bradley Stepp said a peaceful day at his house turned into a nightmare in seconds. "I was relaxing out front, and the yard just kind of disappeared in front of...

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Allentown City Council forwards changes to ‘workforce housing,’ rental inspection fees

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council voted Wednesday to forward a proposed bill to promote the development of workforce affordable housing. The amendment to the city code adds a chapter on “workforce housing” and establishes affordability requirements for certain multifamily rental housing developments. Such developments involve 10...

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Pennsylvania Five-and-Dime Store Still Has Its Original Soda Fountain and 200 Model Airplanes Hanging Over Shoppers

About 200 model airplanes hang from the ceiling of one small Pennsylvania variety store. Yes, you can shop for dish towels and old-fashioned candy under an entire squadron. Up front, an old soda fountain still serves lunch to anyone who grabs a stool. Milkshakes, malts, and fresh root beer still come from the same counter that generations of local families have leaned on.

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NASD mulls ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone policy

Statewide ban of students’ use during school day will take effect fall 2027. A new cellphone use policy for students will be implemented in Northampton Area School District. NASD Superintendent of Schools Joseph S. Kovalchik made the announcement at the Nov. 9 board of education meeting. “The state of...

Northampton, PA · 1d

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Bassett takes No. 1 spot at 141; Catrabone climbs to No. 3 at 165 in WIN’s Nov. 10 rankings update

NEWTON, Iowa — Another collegiate season is underway, as this week’s Nov. 10 TPI and Individual Rankings, presented by Cliff Keen Athletic, were compiled after the first two weekends of competition for the 2026-27 season. Penn State remains the No. 1 program, as the Nittany Lions feature 10...

Bethlehem, PA · 2d

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Residents seek council response to lawsuit tied to Lehigh Street development

Residents looking for a response from borough council about a lawsuit connected to the controversial 102 Lehigh St. development left the Nov. 2 meeting without answers, as council members did not comment on the litigation despite repeated calls from audience members to do so. The lawsuit was filed by Donald...

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What's Cooking in the Lehigh Valley? A Nearly 2M-Square-Foot Food & Beverage Manufacturing Boom

From olive oil to pet food, coffee to candy, and new dairy products, Lehigh Valley’s food and beverage sector has grown in 2026 with new operations and expansions totaling more than $1.2 billion in investment and nearly 2 million square feet of space, creating about 875 new jobs. Many...

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Barn Nature Center moves to Peace Valley Park

The Barn Nature Center has found a new home. After 14 years at its current location at 1283 Almshouse Road in an aging, deteriorating building, the Barn Nature Center is moving to Peace Valley Park, it announced on Facebook Tuesday. The new location will open in summer 2027. Internal programs...

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Salisbury Township Police Department announces one-ton food drive Nov. 29

The Salisbury Township Police Department will debut its annual holiday food drive 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 29 at GIANT Food Store, South Mall, 3300 Lehigh St., Allentown. According to a recent press release, the effort has two main goals. “First, we aim to collect one ton of canned...

Allentown, PA · 11h

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Craft Distillery and Tasting Room Proposed Near Slatington; Zoning Hearing Set November 18

NORTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP / SLATINGTON AREA | November 10, 2026. A proposal to build a small craft distillery and tasting room near Slatington is scheduled for public zoning review next week. The proposed location is in North Whitehall Township, not within Walnutport Borough, but may interest residents and small-business owners across the Northern Lehigh area.

Slatington, PA · 2d

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Bach Choir Joins Bethlehem's Tree Lighting at Payrow Plaza Nov. 27

Bethlehem's annual Christmas tree lighting returns to Payrow Plaza on Friday, Nov. 27, with gates opening at 4 p.m. and a musical prelude starting at 4:30 p.m., and this year's event carries a notable first: the Bach Choir of Bethlehem is set to make its tree-lighting ceremony debut with a special holiday performance.

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Lehigh County considers suing social media companies over alleged harm to youth

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners retained a law firm to file claims against various social media companies on the county's behalf Tuesday night at administration building. The deal, with Kline & Specter P.C., will "investigate, research and file its claims" against various platforms including but...

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Easton Panel Rejects Bid to Raze 1946 Bus Terminal for 74-Foot Apartment Tower

Easton's Historic District Commission unanimously rejected a developer's plan to demolish the former Easton Bus Terminal on Bushkill Street and replace it with a six-story apartment building, following more than an hour of public comment. The vote included one abstention, and it deals a setback to developer Kevin Serfass, who wanted to tear down the 1946-era terminal building at 102 Bushkill St. to make way for a 74-foot residential project.

Easton, PA · 2d

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New Hope Glass Barn Price Drops to $5.5 Million After Relisting

The Glass Barn, a Buckingham Township home with a wall of glass and a 28-foot great room, is on the market fully furnished for $5.5 million after a price cut, writes Kellie Speed for Realtor.com. The New Hope glass barn, at 5828 Stoney Hill Road, sits on 6.32 acres in...

Bucks County, PA · 2d

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6A District Pigtail Playoff Game Results: #7 Stroudsburg vs. #2 Whitehall

The Stroudsburg Mountaineers fell short of the Whitehall Zephyrs. The #7 ranked team played the #2 ranked team on Nov. 6, 2026. This unfortunate loss will conclude Stroudsburg’s 2026 season. Gabe Ferguson, ’27, kicked off for the Mounties. Whitehall couldn’t find room to score in the first few minutes...

Stroudsburg, PA · 2d

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Parkland Girl’s Volleyball EPC

Parkland girl’s volleyball lost to Liberty on November 4, 2026. Now, Parkland’s girls volleyball team is preparing for the state tournament even though they lost. The volleyball team’s story doesn’t end here; they still have a long road ahead of them. The volleyball team will be attending the state tournament on November 10, 2026. Coach Krause responds with this,

Allentown, PA · 1d

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Phillipsburg in familiar territory, hosting fifth straight sectional final at Maloney in North 2, Group 5 title bout against Passaic Tech

Phillipsburg visits East Orange in the North 2, Group 5 semifinals at Paul Robeson Stadium on November 7, 2026. (Photo: Mike Pavlichko) In high school football, many things come and go, many things change, and some things stay the same. One of those being Phillipsburg playing for a championship at...

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Volunteer Firefighter Turns Teenage Hobby Into Emergency Vehicle Business

Some of the emergency vehicles serving Bucks County get their finishing touches at Cutting Edge Vehicle Lighting, a Telford garage run by founder Luke Ohrberg, reports Hannah Nguyen to Central Bucks Now. Ohrberg began learning the trade at age 14, while volunteering with the Trumbauersville Fire Department. He taught himself...

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Bucks County Snack Businesses That Started Small

A porch window on Bristol Pike. A converted garage in Pipersville. A roadside honor stand in Hilltown. Bucks County snack businesses have a habit of turning modest beginnings into loyal followings. Farmers markets, village shops, and one family dairy gave local food makers room to start small. Here is how...

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Allentown Thunderstorms to Drench Lehigh Valley Before Weekend Cold Snap

Allentown is starting Thursday cloudy and near 48 degrees, but the quiet morning will not last. Showers are expected to increase by late morning, followed by periods of rain and thunderstorms through the afternoon. The storm could drop three-quarters of an inch to an inch of rain across parts of the Lehigh Valley.

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