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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 ...
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 ...
Easton, P’burg will recognize Freedom Day with Juneteenth events and award ceremony
In 1865 Black and enslaved people in Galveston Bay, Texas, were told they could finally rejoice, they’d been liberated from the fetters of slavery. Next week residents in Phillipsburg and Easton will commemorate that day, known as “Juneteenth”, with a spread of celebrations and activities for everyone.
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.
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...
Allentown City Council weighing ‘unsheltered bill of rights’ aimed at protecting homeless population
Allentown City Council next week will consider and possibly vote on an “unsheltered bill of rights,” a symbolic resolution that would aim to codify and protect the rights of the city’s homeless population. While advocates said the bill of rights would help people without housing in Allentown enjoy equal rights, critics on City Council questioned some of the included language and argued such a ...
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...
Lehigh Valley lawmaker lands on pro-LGBTQ political action committee ‘hateful squad’ list
As part of a Pride Month voter outreach initiative, an LGBTQ political action committee has put two Pennsylvania House Republican lawmakers on its list of the 10 vulnerable incumbent legislators for their anti-gay stances. State Representatives Joe Emrick and Valerie Gaydos made the “The Hate Squad” list compiled by Agenda...
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 ...
Pa. lawmakers call for pharmacy benefit manager reform
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Two Pennsylvania lawmakers, including one who represents the Lehigh Valley, are taking steps to help keep community pharmacies in business and lower drug costs. State Reps. Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny) and Josh Siegel (D-Lehigh) were at Allentown Pharmacy on Tilghman Street on Thursday, where they talked about Benham's...
Fordhook Farm’s Annual Burpee Open Showcases Bucks County Beauty
Fordhook Farm, the historic Burpee property in Doylestown, will host its annual Open on July 27 to show off its gardens. Fordhook Farm, the historic Burpee property in Doylestown Township, will host its annual Open on July 27, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. This free event...
'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.
Habitat Receives Funding for Building Affordable Homes in S. Bethlehem
The $200,000 Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley will receive is for its Philip Street project in South Bethlehem, where two sets of twin homes are currently under construction in the 1400 block. Est. Read Time: 2 mins. Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley is one of 10...
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