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‘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 ...
Car dealership employee used company cars to drive to Giant, steal hundreds in groceries, police say
New Britain Township Police said in a recent affidavit filed in Bucks County court that a Philadelphia man not only admitted to stealing $331 in merchandise from the County Line Road Giant Food Store on May 11, but also doing it two other times last year, all while using cars on his company’s dealership lot.
Police Identify Victim In Fatal Bucks County Fire
Authorities said they were called to Top of the Ridge Trailer Park, 1446 Gibson Road, around 5 p.m. One mobile home was "fully engulfed in flames" and another had also caught fire by the time they arrived. Joseph Stadler, 45, was found dead inside one of the homes after firefighters...
See all homes sold in Northampton County, June 3 to June 9
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Northampton County reported from June 3 to June 9. There were 119 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,319-square-foot home on Washington Avenue in Northampton that sold for $320,000. Bangor.
Union workers at a Lehigh Valley warehouse vote to authorize a strike
United Auto Workers members at the BMW distribution center in Palmer Township voted Saturday to authorize a strike. A news release from the UAW said 99% of its members approved the measure. Their contract covers warehouse workers and expires June 30. “We’re part of the reason BMW’s raked in billions in profits, but workers in Nazareth haven’t seen that translate into pay raises. In fact, we’re ...
Then & Now: Hellertown’s Detwiller Plaza
Containing two of Hellertown’s most beloved landmarks, the borough’s Detwiller Plaza has become a time capsule. Helen Behe explains how in ‘Then & Now.’. As the clocktower chimes 8 p.m., I scrape the bottom of my cup for the last melting dregs of mango ice. When I was younger, Mom used to buy us Rita’s and then take us over to the Plaza to eat it, thus creating a summer tradition. With its fountain ringed by round bushes and geraniums, the Plaza is a perfect place of repose from which to view the passing traffic or simply enjoy the June weather, all while seated on a sun-heated park bench.
Central Bucks will not challenge ex-superintendent's $700K settlement. Here's why
The Central Bucks School Board will not challenge the more than $700,000 controversial severance agreement for former superintendent Abram Lucabaugh saying the risk is greater than the amount of money it could be reimbursed. “While the board believes the separation agreement for Dr. Lucabaugh was excessive, we are not sure it was illegal,”...
Another tax cut coming for Northampton County residents? Lamont McClure uses State of County address to argue for one
Could Northampton County residents see a tax cut next year? County Executive Lamont G. McClure hinted as much Tuesday during his State of the County address, noting the county has maintained a $50 million budget reserve while remaining fiscally and administratively strong. “I think this reserve is too large,” McClure said, noting the county fund balance has held steady not only through the ...
20-year-old killed after police chase near Lehigh County border (UPDATE)
A 20-year-old Carbon County man has died following a police chase Thursday near Lehigh County, state police said. Matthew Eugene Stepp, of Mahoning Township, was pronounced dead at 8:37 p.m. Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said. Stepp died from multiple traumatic injuries, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said.
Here’s How Montgomery County Places in Pennsylvania for Adults Without High School Diplomas
The newest graduates of Palisades High School in Kintnersville. Around 9.4 percent of Pennsylvania residents aged 25 to 65 – the bulk of the state’s workforce – do not have a high school diploma, according to 2022 educational attainment data from the U.S. Census, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times.
EASD directors receive budget update as deadline for vote nears
EASTON, Pa. – The Easton Area School District Board of Directors received an update on the proposed 2024-25 budget Tuesday night at the administration building. Superintendent Tracy Piazza said 60 positions will not be replaced through attrition in next year's budget. "The majority of those positions are from our...
8 displaced in Northampton County apartments blaze, fire official says
Eight adults are homeless after a rapidly-moving blaze tore through a building in East Allen Township, a fire official said. Township Fire Chief Josh Smith told lehighvalleylive.com flames just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday ignited at the building, occupying five apartments, near the Phillips Pet Supply Outlet. Responding crews reported flames visible upon arrival from the back and then quickly spreading throughout the second level.
Phillipsburg's Abrianna Portillo Elected Treasurer of New Jersey FFA
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Phillipsburg High School student Abrianna Portillo has been elected Treasurer of the New Jersey FFA officer team for the 2024-2025 term. Portillo's election took place during the 95th Annual State FFA Convention, where the new officer team was announced, representing chapters from Monmouth, Warren, Cape May, and Hunterdon counties. This year, the New Jersey FFA has reached an all-time high with 3,438 members spread across 37 chapters statewide. As Treasurer, Portillo will play a key role in managing the organization's finances and supporting various state and national FFA functions throughout the year. The newly elected...
Sentenced to 'life of pain': Parents of pedestrian killed in North Whitehall call for drivers to slow down
N. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - Exactly one year after a young man was killed crossing the road in Lehigh County, his family is calling for drivers to slow down. "My wife and I have been sentenced to live in a life of pain," Domingo Torres said. Monday marked one year...
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...
Cool dry weather to start off the work week, hot by the end of the work week.
TOMORROW: A mix of clouds and sun; comfortable. High: 74. TOMORROW NIGHT: Turning out mostly clear late; comfortably cool again. Low: 54. Not really much change to the forecast today. Dry and calm weather remains in place this afternoon and evening. An area of high pressure continues to sit over the region throughout this week keeping us dry. Can’t rule out an isolated shower today and tomorrow, however most will stay dry. Highs will remain in the mid 70s for today and tomorrow. Temperatures will start to climb back up into the 80s starting on Wednesday and keep on climbing until Friday where we will probably see our first 90 of the year here in Allentown. A cold front will pass through Friday night bringing some showers Friday night into Saturday morning. The cold front will also cool down the temperatures a bit dropping our high for Saturday into the low 80s. But temperatures will start climbing back up again on Sunday with highs in the mid 80s and the 90s returning by Monday to start off the new work week. Father’s Day weekend looks dry as well with the thank to an area of high pressure that will move over the region once again. The only exception to the dry weather will be on Friday night when the cold front passes through. Otherwise, dry conditions look to remain in place for the start of the new work week as well.
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