Northampton County News

Jonny Craig, who was the founding vocalist for rock band Dance Gavin Dance, then lead singer for the band Emarosa, will perform at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Gin Mill & Grill, 1750 Main St., Northampton.

Easton and Nazareth are home to breakfast spots that offer food flights that are often favorites. Owners say they're tedious dishes to prepare, but worth it for the customer satisfaction.

A group of Northampton County judges selected a new school director to join the Northampton Area School Board, filling a vacancy that had been open since mid-March.

The 7th iteration of the Nazareth Adult Soap Box race brought many celebrating the legacy of racing in the borough, while others came to celebrate the childlike silliness of the event and the creative cars.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick participated in a "fireside chat" Wednesday in Nazareth with former U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. The event was hosted by the Northampton County chapter of Moms for Liberty.

The Pennsylvania Cancel Lunch Debt Coalition is offering Nazareth Area School District a donation to cover its 2023-24 school meal debt so families don't have to pay.

Northampton Area School Board directors twice failed to fill a vacancy. They have asked Northampton County Court to fill it for them, instead.

State revenue generated by Wind Creek Bethlehem and Mount Airy Casino will help Bangor renovate a fire hall, Lower Nazareth Township purchase a new police vehicle and improve seating at a Freemansburg amphitheater.

Fifty-five years after his signature victory at the 1969 Indianapolis 500, Nazareth's Mario Andretti, now 84, reflects on his triumphs, his life and the people who have made an impact on his illustrious career. The 108th Indianapolis 500 will be held Sunday.

East Stroudsburg University’s resident astronomer is leading a stargazing program at Louise W. Moore Park. It's is free and open to all ages 6 and up, but registration is required.

A red flag warning is issued when the risk of fire danger is highest. The warning is in effect until 7 p.m. Friday.

A video shot at the Northampton County Courthouse has gotten millions of views on social media with suggestions voter fraud is at play. The county executive says it's anything but.

The U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday showed all of the Lehigh Valley in either “moderate” or “severe” drought.

More than 2.1 million Pennsylvania voters have been approved for a mail-in ballot this election, down from the 3 million ballots requested in 2020. Democrats saw the steepest drop, allowing Republicans to increase their share of mail-in ballots.

A $37.2 million bond is required to fund the ongoing construction of the new school and an administration building at Route 329 and Seemsville Road.

A plan to expand sewer service to all of Bethlehem Township won an endorsement from the township's planning commission Monday.

At a hearing at Nitschmann Middle School in Bethlehem, concerned residents voiced worries about what could happen in the case of a train derailment of hazardous material.

Actor/comedian Patrick Roach, who plays the character Randy on “Trailer Park Boys,” will bring Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic to The Gin Mill and Grille in Northampton on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe drew condemnations from across the political spectrum after he made racist jokes at former President Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally Sunday. The remarks came two days before Trump's event at the PPL Center in Allentown, which is one of the largest Puerto Rican enclaves in the country.

PA BaconFest returns to Easton on Nov. 2 and 3, featuring tons of eateries, vendors, competitions and more, all featuring everyone's favorite crispy, salty, savory food.

Hundreds of costumed kids scrambled for candy at Halloween parades across the Lehigh Valley over the weekend.

The site has porta potties and trailers for equipment storage. A proper field house will replace all of that.