County News

If party status is granted, county officials have the right to participate in zoning hearings, as Bethlehem Landfill officials seek approval to expand.

The FCC's equal time rule means Lehigh County commissioner candidates will be entitled to hours of air time on La Mega 101.7 — if they want it.

Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong credited partners and his administration for maintaining the region's high quality of life.

Stephen Baratta and Terry Houck exchanged more salvos Thursday in a heated race for Northampton County district attorney. Houck said he's considering filing an ethics complaint against the retired judge.

County Executive Lamont McClure announced that the county is conducting a broadband study and will gather public input through a survey.

Kevin Dellicker, a Republican who ran for the Lehigh Valley congressional seat, said federal investigators should look into the improper release of his military records.

North Whitehall supervisors voted to fund them at their meeting last week, and South Whitehall has received a grant to help cover the cost.

As the region diversifies, relations across racial groups are seen as a key element of quality of life. A new survey finds overall ratings as mostly positive, but different age groups rate the state of race relations differently.

Members of the council's Finance Committee criticized County Executive Lamont McClure's handling of the studies they requested last year. He threatened to walk out.

Allentown City Planning Commission on Tuesday approved the construction of a 49-unit apartment building and parking garage on West Hamilton Street. The complex would house primary occupants 55-and-older and adults with disabilities. Representatives of the neighboring music school voiced concerns about increased traffic and the safety of students, parents, and staff.

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

More than $3.5M of the $90M allocated statewide is coming to the Lehigh Valley.

Lehigh County's balanced $522 million budget won’t raise taxes, but includes 3.5% raise for county employees.

The historic, all-metal structure dates back to 1860 and is a borough landmark.

The program will bring in local experts to act a resource for parents.

To avoid the hold, either walk inside to put the exact amount of your purchase on your card, or pay cash.

Harrington took the 1st-place prize of $720,000 in the 3rd Senior Open played in the Lehigh Valley.

The cyclists were on their way between the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., and New York City.

The owner of five restaurants in and around the Lehigh Valley was fined more than $15,000.

Restaurant and bar owners are worried they'll lose customers.

Financial aid can come from federal, state and private sources.

The rise in rental prices is exceeding the rise in the rate of inflation, according to an expert.