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Developer Nat Hyman said he expects the Allentown Zoning Hearing Board to reject his newest proposal, and he’s prepared to fight that decision in court.

The Most Rev. Edward P. Cullen, third bishop of the Diocese of Allentown who headed the region's Catholics for 11 years, died Tuesday morning, the diocese said.

Judge Abraham Kassis heard more on the case during an April court hearing. As of Tuesday, Kassis declared the ordinance was adopted in absence of compliance.

Developer Nat Hyman has said the former industrial building was “beyond blighted,” but it could see residents move in next year.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 is the last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot, in order to vote in the upcoming Pennsylvania primary.

Democratic mayoral primary candidates Peter Melan and incumbent Sal Panto Jr. addressed affordable housing, parking and other topics in a debate organized by Lafayette College. The election is May 16.

The project promises to connect counties, offer a trail through nature and speed things up for emergency responders — using old railroads.

Joseph Bubba, the attorney representing the St. Luke's-Anderson campus, said the conditional use application should see dismissal.

Lehigh used its HawkWatch alert system Sunday to inform the campus community of events as they were happening.

The program provides technical assistance, mentorship and consulting services to small businesses. Applications are being accepted now.