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Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Mouse ‘debris’ on food packages, unlicensed prep facility, chemicals stored with food
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of June 2. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs the inspections in many areas, while some municipalities such as Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections. All establishments are inspected ...
Lehigh County addiction treatment center addressing ‘significant need’ for family counseling at new Salisbury Township location
Trauma can resurface from a variety of triggers, including one as seemingly benign as watching a film at the nail salon. That became especially clear for one Upper Macungie Township resident. The film in question, last year’s “A Good Person” from director Zach Braff, deals with themes of addiction, and forced the woman to confront her own mental health issues she experiences from her son’s ...
Getting ready for the heat wave in Carbon County
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — The first day of summer is just around the corner, and the heat is already here. People at Beltzville State Park in Carbon County are looking for all the ways to cool down, especially in the shade or in the water. "It's been like really...
Bath Borough Council discusses negative impact from Right-to-Know requests
Bath Borough Council met Monday, June 10 to discuss the purchase of a dump truck, a public meeting for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System updates, traffic signal issues and the accumulation of fees associated with Right-to-Know requests. During the meeting, Manager Bradford T. Flynn revealed that the borough applied for...
Tree falls on house in Hellertown, as storms move through Lehigh Valley
HELLERTOWN, Pa. - A tree fell onto a house in the Lehigh Valley Friday, as some storms moved through. The tree came down on the house on the 800 block of Maple Road in Hellertown shortly before 6 p.m. Nobody was injured.
Mystery flyers are asking residents of several Lehigh Valley communities for evidence of discrimination. A familiar name is behind them.
Abe Atiyeh has never shied away from going to court. The Lehigh Valley businessman and developer has frequently appealed zoning decisions and taken other legal action over his proposed development projects — some of them controversial. But Atiyeh, who owns several adult-care facilities and numerous other commercial and residential properties, has acknowledged a new tactic. In recent weeks, the ...
2 alarm fire strikes garage in Nazareth
NAZARETH, Pa. - Northampton County Communications officials are reporting a 2 alarm fire at 518 Seip Avenue in Nazareth. Fire companies were dispatched at 4:58 a.m. Saturday to the detached garage located there. The fire is now out, however fire personnel remain on the scene. No injuries have been reported.
Allentown issuing heat advisory, as temps set to soar next week
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown is issuing a heat advisory ahead of soaring temps next week. The city is also reminding everyone about places to go to keep cool. The three public pools will be open from Tuesday to Friday from noon to 7 p.m. Older adults who need air conditioning...
'Driven by safety': Allentown mayor talks getting, paying – and posting about – his parking ticket
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Mayors...they're just like us. The social media pages of Allentown's mayor have been turning heads. Matt Tuerk got a parking ticket this week. He paid it, and then posted about it – all while reminding folks that parking violation fees in the city are about to rise.
Juneteenth parade celebrates freedom in Easton (PHOTOS)
For the second year in a row, Easton celebrated Juneteenth with a downtown parade. The parade honored the spirit of those who fought for freedom and equality, according to a notice about the event on the website Juneteenth Lehigh Valley. The parade on Sunday, June 16, came three days ahead...
US flag raised to celebrate Flag Day in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Friday is Flag Day, and Allentown residents are showing their patriotism. Old Glory was hoisted outside City Hall Friday afternoon. The U.S. celebrates Flag Day every year on June 14. It commemorates the adoption by Congress of the American flag in 1777. At that time, the flag...
Bible-reading marathon, school-bus violations are on Tuesday's Bethlehem City Council agenda
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Bible, with hundreds of pages and 700,000-plus words, is not an easy task for even the devout. Lehigh Valley Grace Brethren Church is preparing to read the entire book aloud over 10 days. That marathon reading of the Scriptures will be held in Johnston Park in Bethlehem starting Aug. 2 at noon.
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