Timeline: Troubled Life of Garrett Reid

Eagles Coach Andy Reid's oldest son Garrett began using drugs after high school and struggled with drug addiction and drug dealing for close to 10 years before his death Sunday at Lehigh University.

Update: Upper Macungie Man Killed in Crash

Austin Zalik, 21, a junior in the U.S. Naval Academy and Parkland grad, was killed in a crash on Interstate 78 in Berks County Friday.

Regional Health Department Vote Set for Wednesday

County commissioners could kill plans for a regional health department on Aug. 8 and proponents of the project are mobilizing support.

Tilghman Street Set for Aug. 30 Opening

PennDOT and engineers say all systems are on schedule for an Aug. 30 reopening of the major Upper Macungie artery between Farm Bureau and Blue Barn roads.

Police: Accused Killer Cut Woman's Neck

Jonathan Nunez, 20, of Allentown is charged with killing Kimberly Cardona, whose body was found July 5 along Lanze Lane in Salisbury Township.

Pa. Cities Among Best Places to Grow Old

Several Pennsylvania cities including Reading, Erie, Johnstown and Williamsport have been named "Best Cities for Successful Aging"

Ocean Spray Downsizes Plans

The Ocean Spray bottling facility project in Upper Macungie is still expected to bring 165 jobs to the Lehigh Valley, although the building will be smaller.

Man Arrested for Killing Lehigh County Woman

Jonathan Nunez, 20, of Allentown is charged with killing Kimberly Cardona, whose body was found July 5 along Lanze Lane in Salisbury Township.

Shoppers Give New Marshalls Rave Reviews

The new Marshalls clothing and home furnishing store on Hamilton Boulevard in Lower Macungie opened Thursday and impressed shoppers.

Police Warn of Door-to-Door Solicitor in Upper Macungie

Upper Macungie residents complained to police about a man going door to door asking questions about local schools

Top Dog Winner is Lehigh Valley's Bree

A Lehigh Valley pooch named Bree is the top vote getter in Patch's eastern Pennsylvania Top Dog competition.

Two Plead Guilty in Arson Case

Cory Praschyk and Nicolle Balliet had been charged with causing or attempting to cause fires in South Whitehall, Upper Macungie and North Whitehall, according to court records.

Q&A with Upper Macungie's New Police Chief

New police chief of Upper Macungie Township says his force will be "committed to service"

25 Officers Hired for New Police Force in Upper Macungie

Upper Macungie continues preparations to launch its own police force, including hiring 25 officers.

Costly State Mandates Could Get Cut

A "Mandate Study Task Force" is wrapping up a report on what can be done to ease state pressure on local municipalities in Pa.

State Stores Not as Profitable as Pa. Says

Financials show that Pa. consistently overestimates how much LCB can remit to Treasury

AG: Lawmakers Should Make Penn State Comply with Freedom of Info Law

If the PA legislature follows Auditor General Jack Wagner's wishes, the embattled university will have to make public most of its internal documents.

Police Will Swarm Parkland High School for Aug. 8 Drill

Don't be alarmed - police and emergency crews will swarm Parkland High School Wednesday as they conduct an "active shooter" drill

Pa. Municipal Pension Crisis Sits at $6 Billion

New figures show municipalities in Pennsylvania are facing more than $6 billion in unfunded liabilities.

Meet Tony Stewart at Office Depot Today

NASCAR star Tony Stewart will sign autographs at Office Depot on Cedar Crest this afternoon

Meals on Wheels Needs Help with Blizzard Bags

Volunteers are needed to help stock blizzard bags for Lehigh County Meals on Wheels clients

Police at Parkland High School for "Active Shooter" Drill Today

Police and emergency crews will converge on Parkland High School today for a drill simulating a situation with a gunman.

Unemployment Rose in Lehigh Valley in June

Lehigh Valley's unemployment rate increased slightly in June to 8.5 percent.

Plaintiffs: State Workers Giving Wrong Voter ID Info

Opponents of new Voter ID law say some PennDOT workers don't know the details well enough to help ensure residents have correct identification for the polls

If Romney Wins, Does Corbett Lose?

Political analysts speculate that a win for Mitt Romney could pose trouble for Gov. Tom Corbett if the economy continues to falter under a GOP administration

Marcellus Shale Free Program Hosted by Lehigh Valley Tea Party

A geologist will speak on Pennsylvania's emerging Marcellus Shale natural gas industry at the monthly meeting of the Lehigh Valley Tea Party on Friday at 7 p.m.

Now Hiring: Zombies for Dorney Park

The unemployment rate for zombies, ghosts and monsters is expected to drop as Dorney Park hires for its autumn haunted attractions

Roadwork on I-78 at Route 100 Aug. 1-2

Watch for median repairs on Interstate 78 at Route 100 on August 1-2 in Upper Macungie

Tell Us: Olympics Inspiring You to Hit the Gym?

Take our poll and tell us if watching super-fit Olympic athletes has inspired you to kick up your fitness program (or start one)

Olympian Varvara Lepchenko Loses in Second Round

Upper Macungie's Varvara Lepchenko lost in the second round of the Olympics tennis competition to Julia Goerges of Germany.

Fogelsville Man Killed in Bicycle Accident

The accident happened this morning in Weisenberg Township.

Texting While Walking Can Land You in ER

Texting while driving is certainly dangerous, but texting while walking is also landing people in the emergency room

Meet Tony Stewart at Office Depot on Thursday

NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart will present sackpacks and school supplies to area organizations -- and he'll sign autographs too -- at the Office Depot store on Thursday.

Tell Us About Hard Workers and Cool Jobs in Upper Macungie

Patch is getting ready for Labor Day with a project to profile local workers and the jobs they do. Tell us who we should interview!

Day Trip: Musikfest in Bethlehem

Catch free entertainment on 14 stages at Musikfest in Bethlehem from Aug. 3-12

Free Kids Hair Cuts at JC Penney Aug. 1

JC Penney Salon at Lehigh Valley Mall is offering free kids haircuts from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1

Walk-in Clinic Will Open Near Route 100

Lehigh Valley Hospital Network is opening a physical therapy center in Lower Macungie this month and a walk-in medical clinic there in October.

Dog Dumped in Ditch on Route 309

An animal welfare group is asking for the public's help in identifying two men who threw a dog down a ditch off Route 309 in South Whitehall on Friday afternoon.

Romney Plus Condi Puts Race at Dead Heat in Pa.

Obama leads Romney in latest Pa. poll but put Condoleezza Rice on the GOP ticket and things could change a lot

Upper Macungie Olympian Competes in Tennis Today

Varvara Lepchenko competes in her second round of Olympic tennis in London this morning.