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Animals and insects use fallen leaves to live or find food — including birds and butterflies. Often, if leaves aren't composted, they end up in landfills. Here are some alternative ideas.

A criminal justice expert on Tuesday urged members to help fund a new youth center and affordable housing instead of using the city’s remaining ARPA funds on new fire and police stations.

The crash occurred Tuesday afternoon at Cedar Crest Boulevard (Route 29) and North Street, authorities said. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office was called to the scene.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is hosting its annual free drive-through flu vaccine clinics this weekend. Dr. Alex Benjamin said now is the time to get the shot as the season ramps up.

U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh Valley, hosted a roundtable discussion on the child care crisis at Bethlehem YMCA on Tuesday.

The Emmaus Film Festival gathered young filmmakers to contribute to this year's monster movie theme, as 7 teams' films were screened at the Emmaus Theatre for the "red carpet" event.

Hellertown Area Library celebrates 30 years as an institution amidst public turmoil

A “typical customer” in Allentown should expect to pay about $100 more next year for water and sewer services, according to the agency's projections.

Booker's artwork will be on display through Dec. 10 at Moravian's Payne Gallery in Bethlehem.

Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act requires local agencies “provide a meaningful opportunity for public comment at every public meeting,” a legal expert said.