County News

More than a half-hour of passionate pleas didn't slow down Lehigh County commissioners as they signed off on Heather Reed's promotion to lead the Child and Youth Services department, which is mired in controversy.

The monthly report from the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors shows home sales down 32 percent in September from September 2022. Low inventory and higher mortgage rates are to blame, officials say.

Three ballot questions before Northampton County voters in November would place new caps on how many consecutive terms most county officials can serve.

Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong proposed his $520 million spending plan in August, and commissioners appear ready to approve it without major changes.

An incorrect set of instructions was included with mail-in and absentee ballots mailed to Lehigh County voters on Oct. 9. The error with the first ballot mailing has been corrected for subsequent mailings.

The most recent Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Long Range Transportation Plan lists more than $1.2 billion for LANTA over the next 25 years for fleet expansion and expenses. Changes already are underway

Open space usage and preservation, zoning and the environment are the major concerns of all three candidates in the race for two open seats on the Upper Nazareth Township Board of Supervisors.

The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Lehigh County is starting its LOSS Team, which will serve as first responders to assist families caught in the immediate aftermath of a suicide.

Northampton County's conservation district will become an independent agency after county officials announced Thursday they're breaking off their agreement with the district.

A Northampton County judge handed down a five- to 10-year sentence for Christopher Ferrante, who was convicted of giving drugs to a former Pen Argyl wrestler shortly before his overdose death.

Stafffing shortages at day cares and preschools add another layer of chaos for the littlest learners.

Cruz is set to endorse U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick in an appearance in Lehigh County.

Journalist Gene Tauber says it's about 'helping people make decisions on how to reduce their own risk.'

'Our emergency rooms are being inundated ...,' says one doctor.

Northampton County recently shut down its work-release program; Lehigh County ended its over a year ago.

The legislation would place fewer restrictions on where amusement parks can serve drinks on their property.

Meeko is on a mission to save the planet from single-use plastic.

His appointment to the $80,000-a-year job comes less than 2 weeks after leaving office.

It's best to plan ahead make an appointment to get a vaccine booster.

The impact of the virus on nursing home staff is 'significant.'

To help ease the strain of surging COVID cases, officials are considering letting some inmates go home on work release.

The Democratic candidate for Lehigh County judge will appeal the decision 'immediately.'