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Northampton County's 2025 budget, adopted Thursday, cuts spending by nearly 14% compared to the 2024 budget while keeping the property tax rate steady at 10.8 mills. It did not include proposed amendments that drew strong opposition from the county administration.

Two Allentown officers alleged they faced retaliation for reporting criminal activity by other members of the Vice and Intelligence Unit.

Co-sponsored by the Whitehall-Coplay School District and the Zephyr Pride Foundation, the “Shop with a Cop” program teamed 23 children from less fortunate backgrounds with 26 members of law enforcement as they shopped for clothing or toys for family members.

Wilson Area School District is set to host their second Wilson Family Computer Science Night, showcasing fun and hands-on innovative tech for students up to grade eight.

Lehigh University alumnus Marty Baron said journalists need to commit to objective news coverage and reengage people outside the halls of power if they hope to regain the trust of the American public.

The old Woolworth building at 555 Main St. is eyed for 27 apartments within a set-back, two-story addition facing the roadway and a three-story section off its rear.

Easton City Councilwoman Taiba Sultana is suing PA Citizens PAC, alleging that racist campaign ads and imagery contributed to harassment and the loss of her campaign for the state House this year.

Starting the first of the year, township residents will be able to take their leaves, grass and tree trimmings to the Saucon Valley Compost Center for no annual charge, as was the case previously.

A lawsuit filed last week in federal court alleges Councilwoman Candida Affa created a "racially hostile environment" for Deputy City Clerk Tawanna Whitehead.

The $21.5 million budget does not include a property tax hike, but does have some increases to sewer fees.