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Saturday, May 30

Driver charged in fiery Bethlehem crash had meth and THC in his system, DA says

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A 27-year-old man has been charged with 29 counts in the May 14 crash at a Bethlehem intersection that hospitalized three people...

By Jai SmithMay 30, 4:26 p.m.

Lehigh Valley Humane Society wins its second consecutive no-kill excellence award

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Lehigh Valley Humane Society announced Sunday that it had received its second No-Kill Excellence Award. To receive the “no-kill” title, a...

By Adia HarbertMay 30, 10:34 a.m.

Friday, May 29

Ex-Bethlehem police officer Sean Reifel joins ‘Love Island USA’ season 8 cast

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A Bethlehem police officer announced as a cast member for the next season of “Love Island USA” is no longer with the...

By Jai SmithMay 29, 11:56 a.m.

Thursday, May 28

Sample 10 finalists’ desserts at Baked into Bethlehem finals May 30, tickets $5

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The public will get a literal taste of the region’s home-baking talent Saturday, May 30, when 10 finalists present their signature desserts...

By Jai SmithMay 28, 8:59 p.m.

Free dental clinic returns to Allentown this weekend, no insurance or appointment required

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Free dental care comes to the Allentown Fairgrounds this weekend, as the MOM-n-PA Dental Mission sets up a temporary clinic offering exams,...

By Jai SmithMay 28, 5:18 p.m.

Wednesday, May 27

Allentown fighters Gustavo Morales, Ruben Rodriguez featured on Red Owl Boxing card at Archer Music Hall

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Two undefeated Allentown-area boxers will fight on home soil Friday night when Red Owl Boxing brings its 10-bout “Boxfest XVIII” card to...

By Jai SmithMay 27, 9:02 p.m.

Days from his graduation, Bethlehem teen Tymell Millan-Mason to be laid to rest Friday

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Funeral services for Tymell Millan-Mason, the 18-year-old Bethlehem teen fatally shot at an Allentown McDonald’s earlier this month, will be held Friday,...

By Jai SmithMay 27, 4:20 p.m.

Lehigh Valley Spirits select forward Jairo Guevara No. 1 overall in MASL’s first expansion draft

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Lehigh Valley Spirits selected 23-year-old forward Jairo Guevara with the No. 1 overall pick Tuesday night, headlining an eight-player class at...

By Jai SmithMay 27, 2:02 p.m.

Tuesday, May 26

Easton Street Eats food truck festival returns to West Ward this weekend

EASTON, Pa. — More than 20 food trucks will line North 12th Street this Saturday as the Easton Street Eats Food Truck Festival returns to...

By Jai SmithMay 26, 4:19 p.m.

Sunday, May 24

Easton bake sale honoring teen cancer survivor to benefit pediatric research June 6

What’s a better way to start the summer than with a fun-filled cookie and bake sale? And what better cookies to enjoy than ones that...

By Adia HarbertMay 24, 8:24 p.m.

Saturday, May 23

PPL Electric rates set to rise twice this summer for Lehigh Valley homes as data centers drive demand

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — PPL Electric Utilities customers across the Lehigh Valley will see their bills rise twice in about a month: once on June 1...

By Jai SmithMay 23, 8:24 p.m.

Friday, May 22

Chicken Salad Chick to open first Pennsylvania location in Allentown this July

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Southern fast-casual chain built around made-from-scratch chicken salad is set to open in Allentown in late July in what its owners...

By Jai SmithMay 22, 4:16 p.m.

ArtsQuest celebrates Turn & Grind Shop construction milestone at SteelStacks in Bethlehem

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — ArtsQuest gathered state and local officials, donors and project partners Thursday for a ceremonial brick-breaking at the former Bethlehem Steel Turn &...

By Jai SmithMay 22, 1:44 p.m.

Thursday, May 21

Lehigh Valley Spirits named as new MASL indoor soccer team at PPL Center

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Lehigh Valley’s new professional indoor soccer franchise has a name. The Major Arena Soccer League team owned by Lehigh Valley Phantoms...

By Jai SmithMay 21, 9:21 p.m.

Father and son in custody after Election Day explosion near Catasauqua polling place

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A 24-year-old Catasauqua man wanted in connection with an Election Day explosion near a church being used as a polling place surrendered...

By Jai SmithMay 21, 5:52 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20

LANTA reverses Saturday cuts to Nazareth, Slate Belt as funding shortfall looms

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) will retain Saturday bus service to Nazareth and the Slate Belt after proposed cuts drew...

By Ellie SileoMay 20, 7:10 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19

Renato Lajara picked to lead Bethlehem Area School District as next superintendent

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Bethlehem Area School District has selected Renato M. Lajara, an assistant superintendent in the School District of Philadelphia, as its next...

By Jai SmithMay 19, 9:37 a.m.

Sunday, May 17

Parkland School District discusses concerns for proposed Atlas Data Center near high school

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Superintendent Mark Madson outlined concerns about the proposed Atlas Data Center project planned across from Parkland High School in South Whitehall Township...

By Ellie SileoMay 17, 9:01 p.m.

Friday, May 15

BASD names Jennifer Cierech next Calypso Elementary principal

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Bethlehem Area School District on Thursday announced the appointment of Jennifer Cierech, a longtime district educator, as the next principal of...

By Jai SmithMay 15, 2:51 p.m.

Thursday, May 14

Bethlehem police investigating fiery crash at New and Elizabeth that hospitalized three

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Three people were hospitalized Thursday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash at New Street and Elizabeth Avenue tore down two utility poles, set...

By Jai SmithMay 14, 5:41 p.m.