No criminal charges filed in Pa. discarded-ballots case, federal prosecutor says
No criminal charges will be filed against a former temporary elections worker authorities have said mistakenly discarded nine military ballots ahead of the November presidential election, a federal...
View ArticleGeorgia-Pacific cites coronavirus pandemic in plan to close Lehigh Valley...
Georgia-Pacific will close its Lehigh Valley manufacturing plant in Forks Township by the end of the year, putting 190 employees out of work, the company said Friday.
View ArticleScore a fresh look in the near year at new Lower Nazareth salon
Shear Ambition, offering men’s, women’s and children’s haircutting and styling services, opened Nov. 4 at 200 Nazareth Pike in Lower Nazareth Township.
View ArticleAllentown mayor nominates internal candidate for finance director
Allentown Mayor Ray O’Connell has tapped an internal candidate for the city’s finance director position, which has been vacant for almost a year. Seth O’Neill, operations manager in the city revenue...
View ArticleMet-Ed: If you see a black, low-flying helicopter in Easton, don’t be alarmed
Over the next two weeks, a low-flying, slow-moving helicopter will used to inspect Met-Ed power lines and towers in Easton and other areas, company officials said.
View ArticleWolf will send another 1,000 Pennsylvania Guard to secure Washington
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday he was sending about 1,000 more to help with the inauguration of Democrat Joe Biden on Wednesday. He had previously deployed about 1,000 to Washington.
View ArticleSmokers move near top of lists to get COVID-19 vaccine - and that stinks
Column: New Jersey makes smokers eligible sooner for COVID-19 vaccine.
View ArticleEaston native Michael LaRosa appointed top spokesperson for first lady Jill...
Easton and the Lehigh Valley will have an inside presence in the White House in Michael LaRosa
View ArticleArtsQuest plans to focus on outdoor events for now. What does this mean for...
ArtsQuest looks to lean on outdoor events as it carefully navigates a new year of programming.
View ArticleFormer mayor Ed Pawlowski’s codefendant seeks new trial in appeal
Convicted former Mayor Ed Pawlowski's codefendant Scott Allinson argues in his appeal that his conspiracy and bribery convictions should be overturned.
View ArticleEagles coaching search update: Jeffrey Lurie will not be rushed
Eagles will not be rushed in search for new head coach.
View ArticleRetail Watch: Skip the DMV: Two brothers – a Bethlehem councilman and former...
Callahan Driving School and Testing Center, offering on-the-road driver training and Pennsylvania driver’s license testing within two days, held a grand opening in mid-November at 3650 Nazareth Pike in...
View ArticleWeather balloon lands on power lines in South Whitehall
A weather balloon got tangled around some power lines just before 9 p.m. Friday in South Whitehall Township.
View ArticlePennsylvania coronavirus update: 7,166 additional cases; fewer than 1,000...
Pennsylvania reported 7,166 additional coronavirus infections Saturday, although the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care fell below 1,000 for the first time since Dec. 1. There were 231...
View ArticleMartin Luther King Jr. celebration week events in Lehigh Valley
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday. Here are a few Lehigh Valley events to celebrate and honor the civil rights leader’s life, his work and his dream.
View ArticleA pogo stick saved him and then it took him around the world
When Nic Patino’s dad died in a motorcycle accident a month before his 13th birthday, he pulled an old pogo stick out of his family’s garage and put all of himself into it.
View ArticlePa. anglers and hunters can buy licenses again after HuntFishPa goes online
Pennsylvania anglers and hunters can buy licenses and permits online again.
View ArticleVirginia man arrested with fake inaugural credentials, loaded gun and 500...
The arrest was made around 6:30 p.m. Friday, according to a police report that was tweeted Saturday by a Washington, D.C. television station. CNN first reported the arrest.
View ArticleIn the midst of pandemic, Catasauqua boy gets a new heart, new lease on life
A Catasauqua boy is looking forward to getting back on the ballfield after undergoing a heart transplant last summer.
View ArticleLetter from the editor: From Capitol riot fallout to coronavirus vaccine, we...
Here are just a few of the stories we covered in the past week, including the fallout on the Capitol riot and an FAQ on the COVID-19 vaccine in the Lehigh Valley. We thank you for your support as we...
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