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Jason Addy/Lehigh Valley Public MediaMore than two dozen people were displaced as the six-alarm blaze damaged seven rowhomes. But those numbers could've been much higher without crucial aid from other agencies, officials said. -
Emergency radio dispatches indicated the fire had escalated to a sixth alarm by shortly before 10 p.m., less than 90 minutes after it was first reported.
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The program empowers high schoolers to be local leaders when it comes to caring for the environment. -
Lehigh County officials determined the proposed legislation had more than a dozen problems, making it too problematic to present to Allentown voters. The bill would have dispatched an EMT and mental health professional to certain calls and prohibited other first responders from going.
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About 40 people protested at Lehigh Valley Hospital Wednesday. Many said they or someone they knew had been falsely accused of medical child abuse by LVHN doctors.
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The Bethlehem Area School District said the proactive safety measures were designed to increase safety and security at high school football games at BASD Stadium.
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Attendees can sample 12 different types of sangria and test their cornhole skills at the 21-and-over event on Saturday. Tickets start at $44.
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The Allentown Fair kicks off its 171st year on Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The fair, which will include entertainment, rides, food, refreshments, exhibits and more, runs through Monday, Sept. 4 at 9 p.m.
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Allentown and nearby areas had some showers and potential morning thunderstorms. The day will gradually clear to about 81 degrees with changing winds. The coming days bring stable, cooler weather for the Labor Day weekend.
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Majestic Realty fielded questions and commentary from concerned citizens over their proposed 3.2 million square foot development set to be constructed near Airport Road, with the public citing worries over traffic, additional warehouses and pollution.
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The iconic PPL Tower in downtown Allentown is officially on sale. A representative from local retail group Colliers International said there has already been interest in the building.
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Hamm, a standout for the Leopards at Lafayette, is a Baltimore native who signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent earlier this year. He's Lafayette's career sacks leader and a two-time Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year.
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Environmental groups are calling on state regulators to deny a request from a crypto-mining company to burn tires as fuel for its operations.
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The $3.05 million in federal funding comes on behalf of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program. The Easton Avenue project is one of five across the state.
