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North Whitehall postpones Food Truck Festival
N. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. -- A community event in northern Lehigh County set for Friday has been postponed. North Whitehall Township is moving its Food Truck Festival due to storms potentially moving through the area Friday evening. The event was set for June 14 from 5-9 p.m. at Kolapechka Park.
Allentown City Council to consider 'declaration of rights' for homeless people
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council will be asked to consider a resolution to adopt an unsheltered declaration of rights for the city. The Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations and Strategy Committee met Wednesday night to discuss the proposed resolution, which was sponsored by Councilmembers Ce-Ce Gerlach and Natalie Santos.
Lehigh Valley trampoline park abruptly closes: ‘Thank you for jumping with us through the years’
An indoor trampoline park in Northampton County on Tuesday announced that it was abruptly closing. FreeFall Trampoline Park, at 2800 Baglyos Circle in Bethlehem Township, posted on its Facebook page and website that because of unforeseen circumstances, it was closing indefinitely, effective immediately. The business said it would be reaching out to people who had events booked. “We thank you ...
Months after Baltimore bridge collapse, how safe are Lehigh Valley’s bridges?
Last week, the Walnut Street Bridge in Slatington was closed abruptly for replacement, a project that will take two to three years, due to deteriorating conditions. The Pine Street Bridge between Whitehall Township and Catasauqua is rated poor, but remains open to traffic. A small bridge in the middle of Northampton County, with a rating of fair, also has no restrictions. What do these bridges ...
Lane closure planned on Bethlehem's Hill to Hill Bridge this weekend
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- A heads up to drivers in Bethlehem this weekend -- part of the Hill to Hill Bridge will be closed on Saturday. The right lane of Route 378 southbound over the bridge will be closed from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, the city said.
Lehigh Valley wildlife sanctuary opens new boardwalk, broadening public access to nature
People with disabilities, senior citizens and families with young children in strollers are among those invited to get closer to natural surroundings on Wildlands Conservancy’s new boardwalk. The land preservation nonprofit on Thursday opened to the public a newly refurbished boardwalk at its Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701...
Bethlehem planners advance Southside parking lot plans; developer hints about new project
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Bethlehem Planning Commission on Thursday furthered plans for an 83-car parking lot on the city's Southside. Located at 702 E. Third St., the 1.4-acre lot will service residents and retail visitors to the Five 10 and Six 10 Flats, featuring a mix of apartments and retail space.
‘Just make a decision’: Frustration grows as Allentown ‘pencil tower’ plans suffer another delay
Another hearing for the proposed Allentown “pencil tower,” another delay. With the tower back on the Allentown Planning Commission agenda Tuesday afternoon, commissioners tabled the hearing at the request of the new developers for the project. The 37-story building — dubbed the Peregrine Tower Land Project — is being planned for 90 S. Ninth St., near the corner with Walnut Street in downtown ...
Allentown planners table proposal for 37-story tower that would be city's tallest building
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Allentown Planning Commission, at its meeting Tuesday afternoon at city hall, tabled review of a land development project that, if completed, would become the city's tallest building. The project, which has been named in city documents as "The Peregrine Tower Land Development," calls for the construction...
ASD directors receive update on '24-'25 budget
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Allentown School District Board of Directors received an update on the proposed 2024-25 budget during Thursday night's finance committee meeting at the administration building. Interim Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Cuff said "there has been little movement in Harrisburg" related to funding changes for the district,...
'Mayors get — and pay — parking tickets, too': Allentown Mayor Tuerk receives parking ticket
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown's mayor found himself having to make a trip to the city's parking authority to pay a parking ticket. Mayor Matt Tuerk posted a photo of himself holding the ticket, and thanked the Parking Authority employee who helped him. He wrote "Mayors get — and pay —...
Northampton Borough manager announces retirement after 57-plus years
Long-time, dedicated Northampton Borough employee LeRoy Brobst announced he will retire as borough manager this August after serving the Borough of Northampton for over 57 years. The announcement was made during the June 6 borough council meeting. Brobst started his career as a public works laborer in 1966. Since then,...
Juneteenth events scheduled in our area
Below is a list of events in our area commemorating the Juneteenth holiday. The holiday celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom from slavery. If you have an event to add, email news@wfmz.com. LEHIGH VALLEY. - West Ward Association Farmer's Market in Easton...
City of Allentown now accepting Community Reinvestment grant applications
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Applications are now being accepted in the city of Allentown for community reinvestment. The Community Reinvestment program is newly created, city officials say. The program will award $800,000 in grants to Allentown non-profit organizations that serve city residents. Funding will be awarded in the following categories:. Eviction...
Governor Shapiro's new energy plan sparks debate
Within rural Pennsylvania, there are several coal refuse plants. Four in Schuylkill County, one in Mount Carmel, and several more in Western P-A. Local lawmakers say many people rely on these power plants for electricity and they need to survive for the community, adding that Governor Shapiro's new energy plan would create damage.
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