County News

The Blue Mountain fire, also called the Gap Fire, erupted Saturday in Lehigh Township. It's now 100% contained, officials said.

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is making a final push to rally supporters and win votes in Allentown after former President Donald Trump rolled through the city this week.

Halloween festivities begin Oct. 13 with more parades following suit. The earliest trick-or-treat night begins Oct. 18, and most take place on Halloween.

Lehigh County Coroner Dan Buglio urges, 'Keep a close watch on family and friends' following seven suicides in 11 days.

A holistic health and wellness fair was hosted by the Preventive Measures Foundation. The nonprofit aims to bring mental health care and other services to those who need it most.

Former Gov. Tom Corbett and two former federal judges said that petitions for recounts and other litigation could cause some Pennsylvania counties to miss the deadline to certify results of the November election.

St. Luke's University Health Network is teaching parents where to look for drug paraphernalia and other dangerous substances in their teen's room. It's all part of their Drug Abuse and Recovery week.

September is National Preparedness Month, an annual campaign by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to raise awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness for homes, businesses and neighborhoods.

Representatives from the Department of Homeland Security and local nonprofit Bloom shared ways to recognize human trafficking during a town hall Thursday in Pen Argyl.

Lehigh County's projected loss next year is fueled by bigger spending on insurance and the Office of Children and Youth Services, along with reduced revenues from the county jail.

Senior center currently receives $15,000 in taxpayer funding from the city of Allentown.

Attorneys for Lehigh County and the America First Legal Foundation made their cases in a lawsuit that seeks to determine how Lehigh County will use ballot drop boxes in the upcoming election.

More early voting options now available in Northampton County

Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure on Monday proposed 2022-23 budget with a 10.8-mill property tax rate

Lehigh County is sitting on $1.7 million for opioid abuse treatment. And millions more are on the way.

Lehigh County is committed to keeping the IronPigs at Coca Cola Park and may be prepared to present an additional $3 million to help the organization afford needed stadium upgrades.

The decision drew cheers and applause from a crowd of roughly one hundred people gathered, but township supervisors could overrule the recommendation.

A strange radio contest involving a Lehigh Valley billboard showed just how far people were willing to go for a free home.

Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong says that regardless of a lawsuit filed by former Trump administration officials, the county will use its five drop boxes in the upcoming election.

District Attorney Jim Martin says someone should be stationed at the five drop boxes to ensure the law is followed.

County Executive Phillips Armstrong says it's time now for the city to step up to the plate.