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How Lehigh Valley leaders want to fix housing crisis
A 9,000-unit housing shortage — it’s one of the biggest problems the Lehigh Valley faces. The problem isn’t likely to go away on its own, either: The region’s population is expected to increase by 100,000 people by 2050, according to the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. That’s why the LVPC and Lehigh County government are launching a new effort to solve the problem. They’re inviting school ...
‘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...
10 most expensive homes sold in Lehigh County, July 15-21
A house in Coopersburg that sold for $1.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lehigh County in the past week. In total, 78 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $358,805. The average price per square foot ended up at $207.
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...
Allentown Police arrest suspected shooter after hearing gunshots
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown police officers called to domestic disturbance heard gunshots when they arrived at a city residence Friday morning. Police say they entered a home in the 500 block of North Thirteenth Street at 8:47 a.m., and located evidence of recent gunfire. They quickly determined the shooter had...
Insights with LehighValleyNews.com on WLVR | July 26, 2024
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Join Megan Frank every Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. for Insights with LehighValleyNews.com on WLVR. Each week she’s joined by reporters to talk about the stories they’ve been following. These journalists are experts in their beats and offer you a greater understanding of the stories they’re working on.
Northampton Borough Council votes on new borough manager
As Northampton Borough Manager LeRoy Brobst nears the end of his impressive 57-year career serving the borough, Northampton Borough Council has voted to hire a new manager to fill his shoes. Brian Welsko was hired by unanimous vote, following several weeks of interviews with a specially appointed hiring committee. Welsko...
Allentown School Board accepts resignation, leaving vacant seat up for grabs in August
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown School Board on Thursday approved the resignation of former school Director Daysell Ramirez. The open seat created by her resignation will be filled next month. The board approved the resignation in a 6-0 vote. Board President Andrene Brown-Nowell and Vice President Audrey Mathison, as well...
Noteworthy Neighbors | Local nonprofit, The Table, brings community together, one meal at a time
Coming out of the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, husband and wife Glenn and Amy Sigley had it in their hearts to provide meals for community members twice a month, especially those that may be experiencing financial hardship. From there, Glenn and Amy recruited congregation members Betsy Maier and...
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 ...
Mother allegedly smothered infant in Bethlehem, and made her scream and gasp
A Carbon County mother is charged with attempted homicide for allegedly smothering her infant and on another occasion making the child, 2 months old, scream and gasp for air, investigators say. The Northampton County District Attorney’s Office on Friday identified the suspect as 18-year-old Abigail Horn, of Lansford. District...
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.
Steven Bryer to be Inducted on the Northampton Township Wall of Honor
On behalf of Northampton Township, the public, friends and family are cordially invited to the 2024 Wall of Honor Inductee Ceremony on August 1, 2024, at 6:00PM at which time Steven Bryer will be inducted to the Wall of Honor. The ceremony will be held at the Wall of Honor...
Al Jacobsen, who runs the 1,000-seat Miller Symphony Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania, says patrons in 2024 have faced tough choices about how to spend the little disposable income they have
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. Today, its middle-class residents struggle to overcome the long-term impacts of post-pandemic inflation.
Colleagues, community remember beloved Upper Gwynedd firefighter who succumbed to cancer
Upper Gwynedd Township Fire Chief and township Deputy Fire Marshal Jeff Tomczak was more than a man who loved the beach, sport shooting, scuba diving and the Phillies – he was a mentor, a friend, a beloved and highly-respected firefighter across many states and regions, and a stalwart member of the community.
Bethlehem becomes a World Heritage Site
Following an effort two decades in the making, Bethlehem’s historic Moravian Church settlements have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The decision was made early Friday at the World Heritage Committee meeting in New Delhi, India, according to a city news release. The Bethlehem settlements were nominated together with sites in Gracehill, Northern Ireland; Herrnhut, Germany; and ...
After deaths on Lehigh and Delaware, here’s how to river-tube safely
It’s been a hot July in the Lehigh Valley, with temperatures running higher than normal 15 of 24 days through Wednesday and reaching the 90s on 10 of those days. The Lehigh and Delaware rivers running through our communities can be a prime spot to cool off, but on numerous occasions since May, recreational outings have turned deadly.
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