Pennsylvania coronavirus update: 10,178 more cases and 215 more deaths...
The state reports 10,178 more cases and 215 more deaths from the coronavirus on Friday, but the number of people hospitalized statewide continues to drop.
View ArticleMAP: Pennsylvania coronavirus cases in nursing homes in each county
See how many coronavirus cases and deaths at nursing homes have been reported in each of Pennsylvania's 67 counties.
View ArticleLongtime Northampton County public defender announces candidacy for south...
Anthony Rybak is running for South Side judgeship, which had been held for three decades by Nancy Matos Gonzalez.
View ArticleDistribution issues slowing COVID-19 vaccinations at Gracedale nursing home
Despite the offer of a $750 bonus for employees who take the COVID-19 vaccine, less than a quarter of Gracedale staff have taken the shot, Northampton County officials said.
View ArticlePandemic-era Mardi Gras: No big crowds, fewer bead necklaces, but plenty of cake
A subdued Carnival season began Wednesday after the coronavirus pandemic put an end to the crowd-heavy celebrations and street parades that draw thousands of people to the city every year.
View ArticleLower Macungie hearing on senior care facility continued
Lower Macungie commissioners will continue discussions about a controversial senior care facility later this month.
View ArticleCapitol protest fallout: Shouldn’t the First Amendment shield Allentown...
Column: Pulling a teacher from the classroom for participating in the pro-Trump Capitol protest raises First Amendment questions.
View ArticleAllentown School District removes teacher who took part in Washington, D.C.,...
Allentown School District isn't identifying the teacher it temporarily relieved Thursday after the teacher took part in Wednesday's Electoral College protest that turned fatally violent in Washington D.C.
View ArticleTommy Lasorda, the fiery and lovable Hall of Fame manager who led the Los...
Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda died at 93. The Hall of Famer won 1,599 games and World Series titles in 1981 and 1988 during an eventful 20-year career.
View ArticleFamilies on edge as staff, National Guard try to curtail COVID-19 outbreak at...
As of Thursday, Phoebe Home reported 97 residents and 32 employees were infected with the coronavirus, prompting the National Guard to be called in to help and causing families to grow concerned about...
View ArticleRetail Watch: Say ciao to new eatery and market, bringing authentic Italian...
Mario’s Italian Eatery, selling unique Italian-imported groceries alongside freshly-prepared Italian dishes made with longstanding family recipes, opened in mid-December at Easton's Simon Silk Mill.
View ArticleLive music returns to ArtsQuest’s Musikfest Cafe: Talking Heads tribute band...
The local favorite act will play three shows featuring the hits of Talking Heads, Tom Petty and Jane’s Addiction at the Bethlehem concert hall in February and March, according to a news release.
View ArticleTea time in Bethlehem: Sayre Mansion kicks off weekly English tea, featuring...
In the grand tradition of great 19th century estates, Bethlehem’s Sayre Mansion will host a weekly afternoon tea this winter.
View ArticleCraveable crustaceans: Kingfish’s Lobsterfest to return with lobster bakes,...
Kingfish American Bistro & Wine Bar in Bethlehem Township will host its annual Lobsterfest, featuring a variety of lobster appetizers and entrees, Friday through Jan. 23.
View ArticleLehigh County resident says ‘Snow me the money,’ hits it big on iLottery
Another Lehigh County resident is rolling in the dough following a big win playing the Pennsylvania Lottery's online game Snow Me The Money.
View ArticlePolice move to increase security at Pennsylvania Capitol following mob riots
Police who guard the Pennsylvania Capitol are working to be more visible and have been coordinating plans with other agencies to secure the building since a violent mob stormed and occupied the U.S....
View ArticleSalisbury Township School District superintendent retires after 15 years with...
After 34 years in public education and 15 with Salisbury Township School District, Superintendent Randy Ziegenfuss retired from his post on Jan. 1.
View ArticleSome Lehigh Valley school districts move away from final exams, saying the...
Some school districts in the Lehigh Valley are moving away from traditional final exams, mainly because of the disruption of in-person learning due to the pandemic.
View ArticleFederal lawsuit accuses former South Whitehall police officer of raping...
A former South Whitehall Township police officer is accused in a federal lawsuit of sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman.
View ArticleOfficials free oversized truck trailer stuck in Upper Macungie Township that...
A stuck oversize truck trailer backed up traffic Monday afternoon at Interstate 78 West and Route 100 in Upper Macungie Township.
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