2027 Bethlehem budget includes nearly 3% tax hike

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Property owners in Bethlehem could be paying more in taxes next year. Mayor J. William Reynolds delivered his 2027 budget address this morning at ArtsQuest's new Creative Factory, and the spending plan includes a nearly 3% tax hike. Reynolds also said that recycling fees would be raised.

This New England-Style Pennsylvania Seafood Spot Serves Huge Fish And Chips At Fair Prices

A plate of crispy haddock and fries at one Pennsylvania seafood house can stretch into two full meals. That is a lot of fish for a place hundreds of miles from the nearest lobster boat. The whole idea started on a Massachusetts harbor, years before the doors ever opened. Today...

Men's Basketball Falls in Non-League Tilt to Camden, 80-68

BLACKWOOD, NJ - The Northampton men's basketball team suffered an early season setback at the hands of Camden County College on Saturday afternoon, falling short against the Cougars, 80-68, in a non-league match-up on the road at the Joseph Papiano Gymnasium. Northampton fell behind early in the first half and...

This Pennsylvania Tavern In A Colonial House Serves A Snapper Soup Diners Call A Must-Try

Snapper soup is the dish people keep bringing up at one old colonial house in the Pennsylvania countryside. Yes, that snapper. The turtle-based classic that sounds like a dare and somehow tastes like comfort. The soup is only the start. The same kitchen turns out crab cakes, French onion soup,...

7 Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants Bucks County Locals Love

Finding a memorable meal often means driving past the polished dining rooms and prominent downtown addresses that get all the buzz. Bucks County is full of roadside stands, strip-center kitchens, tiny storefronts, and neighborhood diners whose exteriors give away nothing about what is cooking inside. For this list, “hole-in-the-wall” is...

32-year-old convicted of conspiracy to commit criminal homicide in 2023 Easton shooting

32-year-old convicted of conspiracy to commit criminal homicide in 2023 Easton shooting. Rasheed Quayle Tisdale, 32, has been convicted for his role in a shooting that occurred in Easton in 2023.

More Than 2,000 Participants Expected as D&L RaceFest Showcases the Lehigh Valley on Nov. 15

More Than 2,000 Participants Expected at D&L RaceFest. More than 2,000 runners and walkers from 31 states and four countries are expected to participate in D&L RaceFest presented by St. Luke’s University Health Network on Sunday, Nov. 15, bringing visitors to communities across the Lehigh Valley while generating support for the 165-mile D&L Trail.

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College results, Nov. 5-8, 2026

125: Justin Jones (B) tech fall Corey Iannucci, 19-3 133: Austin Pollard (B) tech fall Anthony Clem, 26-11 141: Scotty Johnson (B) dec. John Hildebrandt, 9-0 165: Morgan Schwarz (B) tech fall Anthony Totta, 15-0 174: George Johnson (B) tech fall Jayden D’Ambrosio, 19-5 184: Gavin Hannah (B) tech...

District 11 6A football quarterfinal photos: Easton at Freedom, Nov. 6, 2026

Freedom hosted Easton in the District 11 6A quarterfinals on Friday night.

Hellertown's Light Up Night Returns Dec. 4 With Reindeer, Santa and Pony Rides

Saucon Valley's holiday season officially kicks off next month, with Hellertown's annual Light Up Night set for Friday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Dimmick Park. The evening is billed as the annual kickoff to the holiday season in Saucon Valley, bringing together live reindeer, pony and wagon rides, a tree lighting ceremony and visits with Santa.

Man arrested after allegedly using sledgehammer to break in to Bucks County bank

Police say the suspect used a sledgehammer to break in through a locked rear door.

Northampton County Says Gracedale Is Not Closing After Provisional III License Change

Northampton County, Pennsylvania | November 7, 2026. County Executive Tara Zrinski says Gracedale Nursing Home is not closing following a change in the state license status of the county-operated facility. The statement follows September inspections and a new state licensing determination. What changed. According to the county’s November 6 announcement,...

Football – Hornets head back to Nazareth for second meeting vs Blue Eagles in District XI playoff opener. PREVIEW

Matchup: No. 8 seed Emmaus (4-6) vs No. 1 seed Nazareth (8-2) Coverage: LIVE on The Eastern Pa. Sports Network (Pregame: 6:30 p.m.) Listen: https://easternpasportsnet1.mixlr.com/events/5420833. What’s on the line: Winner advances to the semifinals to take on winner of No. 4 Freedom/No. 5 Easton. Last week: Emmaus lost to...

New Lehigh Valley coffee shop to serve up specialty drinks, fresh eats, cozy vibes

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A new welcoming spot for cortados, cappuccinos, croissants, and conversation is set to open this weekend in Northampton County. Bethlehem Coffee Company, offering a wide array of classic and signature coffee drinks along with tea, baked goods, sandwiches, and more, will hold its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 9 W. Fourth St. in Bethlehem.

Phillipsburg football rocks East Orange to reach fifth straight final

This article was updated with more information. EAST ORANGE – The Phillipsburg High School football team used some razzle and dazzle but mostly stuck to its go-to formula — power running and stout defense — in a 31-13 win over East Orange in the NJSIAA North 2 Group 5 semifinals at Paul Robeson Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7. The third-seeded Stateliners will host next week’s sectional final Friday night against No. 4-seeded Passaic Tech, which upset top-seeded Elizabeth 35-0 in the other semifinal. Phillipsburg (8-2) seeks its third consecutive title and is playing in its fifth straight sectional final. The Liners got there behind three Shane Moore touchdown runs of 6, 1 and 38 yards as P’burg opened a 21-6 lead at halftime. “Just overall, a great effort for our guys,” Phillipsburg coach Frank Duffy said. “I said run the football, make the quarterback uncomfortable and be great in special teams. Do something special. We did that. That was the recipe for success today.” Old Bridge football forces 5 turnovers, shuts out Williamstown 35-0 Football playoff roundup for Big Central Conference, local Central NJ Duffy said it was important to establish the run game early and to take East Orange

Left lane on Route 22 to close in both directions starting next week in Lopatcong, Warren County

LOPATCONG TWP., N.J. - The left lane on Route 22 in both directions in Lopatcong, Warren County is scheduled to be closed starting next week. The closure comes as a resurfacing and intersection improvement project nears completion in the area, the New Jersey Department of Transportation says in a news release.

No. 15 NC State Wrestling Set for JourneyMen Classic in PA

No. 15 NC State wrestling is headed to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, for the JourneyMen Collegiate Classic. The Wolfpack will compete across multiple weight classes in a field that includes 19 other programs. Competition begins at 9 a.m. at Freedom High School. NC State has 8 wrestlers ranked by InterMat, including 4...

Stolen car chase on I-78 reaches 90 mph, ends in Upper Saucon crash: cops

A Coopersburg man faces felony charges after leading police on a pursuit through Northampton and Lehigh counties that reached 90 mph before crashing and hiding in a cornfield. Kyree Daniel Perkins Prince, of the 2300 block of West Fairmont Street, is charged with felony counts of eluding an officer; receiving stolen property and evading arrest; as well as misdemeanor counts of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; DUI; and marijuana possession. He also is charged with multiple summary traffic offenses.

State Champs Kick Off the ‘Around the World and Back Again’ Tour in Allentown

Archer Music Hall in Allentown was more than ready to kick it off in style. Ten years is a long time in pop-punk. Bands form, break up, reunite, and fade out on shorter timelines than that. State Champs didn’t do any of those things. They kept their heads down, kept touring, kept writing, and somewhere along the way built the kind of fan base that doesn’t just follow a band. It carries them.