Tom Muller Sworn In as Lehigh County Executive

The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Lehigh County Government Center.

Watch Construction of New Cetronia Ambulance Headquarters

Webcam provides view of $10 million construction site to be home of Cetronia Ambulance and Lehigh County Coroner.

Parkland Schools Closed Tuesday Because of Frigid Winds

Wind chill factors are expected to make it feel like 20 below zero.

1st-Grader Fights Cancer, Q&A With Outgoing Mayor: Top LV News

Also making headlines: A 4-alarm fire at Jiffy Lube; Another CO2 plant for Air Products; Spring VeloFest moves to Sunday.

‘Jihad Jane’ Sentenced in Philadelphia

The former Montgomery County, Pa., resident, who had faced life in prison, received a 10-year sentence after cooperating with authorities.

Historic Reenactments, Divorce How-to: Best of Eastern PA Patch Blogs

Take a look at what local some bloggers have recently contributed to Patch sites across Bucks and Montgomery Counties and the Lehigh Valley.

Speak for the Trees This Spring

Pennsylvanians can help wildlife by buying tree and shrub seedlings ready for planting this spring through the PA Game Commission's annual seedling sale.

Arts Academy Vocal & Instrumental Music Concert

5 Things to Know: Record-Breaking Cold Temps, Flu Outbreak in 25 States

Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.

Arts Academy Vocal & Instrumental Music Concert

Map: What Part of Town has the Highest Home Listing Price?

Economists say the national home median listing price won’t increase as rapidly as it did in 2013. Look at a map below of the median home listing price across town.

[VIDEO] Perfect Steakhouse Filet Mignon Recipe

Learn how to make a restaurant-worthy steak.

Temperature Will Plunge 40 Degrees Overnight

It will feel like up to 20 below zero with the wind chill, the National Weather Service said.

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Author of Civil War Biography at Library: Your Week

Also, watch out for frigid temperatures Monday night and Tuesday.

Brrrr! Bitter Cold on the Way

Here are tips to keep safe during the cold weather.

2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31

E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.

Econo Lodge Fire Doused Quickly

A fire in a room at the Econo Lodge and Conference Center is under investigation, a fire official said.

Utility Bill Changes, Alleged Repeat Drunk Driver Top Local News

Closed Arby's in Village West and a look ahead at 2014 also made headlines.

Freezing Rain Likely Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory.

Who's Hiring? Pizza Hut, Genesis Health Care, 84 Lumber

A look at local companies seeking workers.

[VIDEO] 15-Minute Meal: Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp Recipe

It only tastes like it took an hour to prep.

Celebrating Farmers, Their Work and Their Contribution to the State

The 2014 Pennsylvania Farm Show will be held Jan. 4 to 11 in Harrisburg.

Map: Where Has the Number of People Working at Home Increased?

Census results reveal more people are working from home than before. The map below shows a snapshot across town of the change in the number of people who worked from home between 2000-2011.

Peeps Drop, Missing Woman, Acclaimed Artist's Death: Top Eastern PA News

Also making headlines the past week: Lehigh University president steps down, man allegedly threatens to tattoo swastika on woman's forehead, 10-year-old petitions American Girl to release doll with disability.

Embezzlement Scandal Leads to Utility Bill Changes

Berkheimer Associates hired to collect township water, sewer and trash bills.

Pet First Aid and CPR Certification

Pet First Aid and CPR Certification

OMG PD: Man Threatens Woman With Swastika Face Tattoo

Check out these unusual police stories from around eastern Pennsylvania.

Best New Year’s Gym Deals

These discounts will help make your resolution stick.

Just How Much Snow Did We Get?

Check out snowfall totals from around the region.

Lehigh University President Alice Gast Stepping Down

Lehigh University President Alice Gast has accepted an appointment as president of Imperial College London, according to a posting on the college website.

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Ten Movies of 2013 That Will Become Classics

Is your favorite film in this list?

Share Your Snow Photos on South Whitehall Patch

Upload your photos to our open blog.

Parkland Schools Closed Friday

Parkland School District offices also will be closed.

Arlene Oswald: Former Organist, Choir Director, Handbell Director [Obituary]

Arlene M. (Wessner) Oswald, 86, of Schnecksville, died Tuesday, December 31, 2013.

Movies, Football, Book Group: Your Weekend

PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on 22, 78

Motorists urged to avoid unnecessary travel as winter storm bears down on Lehigh Valley.

Low Cost Vaccination Clinic for Cats and Dogs