Fire at Allentown homeless encampment comes amid wave of clearances
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A fire broke out Friday afternoon at a homeless encampment on Kline Island, renewing concerns about the city’s growing homeless population and...
By Isabel Hope
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Allentown vet becomes 100th site to offer new arthritis treatment for dogs
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Lehigh Valley veterinary hospital has become the 100th in the nation licensed to offer an innovative radiotherapy treatment for canine osteoarthritis,...
By Isabel Hope
Mom Market winter edition pairs holiday magic with meaningful mission
EASTON, Pa. — More than 20 women-owned businesses will showcase holiday merchandise at The Mom Market: Winter Wonderland on Dec. 13 from 4 to 8...
By Jai Smith
Coca-Cola Park lights up for second year of Illumination holiday experience
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — About 1.5 million multicolored lights adorn the stands and field at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. Families crisscrossed through the diamond, which is...
Camel’s Hump Farm: Where Lehigh Valley kids learn to grow, build, and lead
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — On an ordinary drive through North Bethlehem, it’s easy to pass Camel’s Hump farm without a second glance. The gravel drive blends...
By Julie Snyder
Amanda Seyfried receives hometown gift basket from Allentown Farmers Market
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — When Hollywood star Amanda Seyfried thinks of home, the Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market comes to mind. The Allentown native and award-winning actress...
By Isabel Hope
Easton nonprofit to hold food box giveaway Friday at Centennial Park
EASTON, Pa. — ASPIRE to Autonomy Inc. will distribute 125 food boxes on Friday, November 14, as part of its ongoing community support efforts amid...
By Jai Smith
Lehigh County Authority to notify 43,000 customers about potential lead pipes
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Nearly 43,000 Lehigh County Authority customers will receive letters detailing the type of pipe that connects their home or business to the...
By Isabel Hope
Slatington fire siren back in operation after 25-year silence
SLATINGTON, Pa. — For the first time in roughly 25 years, the siren at the Slatington Fire Department is once again sounding across the borough....
By Isabel Hope
Easton Food Drive supports families during SNAP freeze
EASTON, Pa. — Easton City Council members collected truckloads of groceries and donations during a food drive at the Easton Farmers’ Market on Saturday, supporting...
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