Coopersburg to Challenge 2 Properties' Tax-Exempt Status

One of the properties was identified by Coopersburg Borough Council solicitor Chris Gittinger as Frontier Telephone.

Lehigh Valley Zoo Officials to Urge County Commissioners for Funding

Lehigh Valley Zoo officials hope public will show up at Lehigh County Commissioners meeting to show support for a proposed six-year funding plan.

Sands Casino Fined $56K for Underage Gambling Violations

Officials say teenagers were admitted to the Sands Casino and gambled in violation of state law.

Toomey Calls for Full Obamacare Repeal

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey continues to oppose the Affordable Care Act also known as 'Obamacare.'

Should It Be Easier to Switch Banks?

Moving money takes time and money.

Commissioners to Take Steps to Save King George Inn

About 40 people who oppose the King George Inn's destruction told South Whitehall Commissioners they want the developer to rehabilitate the 257-year-old building.

Should Controversial Police Chief Be Fired?

Should controversial eastern Pennsylvania Police Chief Mark Kessler be fired?

Sept. 23 Upper Saucon Supervisors' Meeting Canceled

The Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for Sept. 23 has been canceled.

PA 'Going in Wrong Direction,' Pawlowski Says

Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski campaigns close to home in gubernatorial race.

Toomey Continues Push to Defund Obamacare

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is continuing his efforts to block the Affordable Care Act.

Gov. Corbett Touts LVH Telemedicine, Medicaid Expansion Plan

Gov. Corbett spotlighted LVH's successful, five-year-old telemedicine program as an example of his Medicaid expansion plan's goal to provide access to quality healthcare to Pennsylvanians while lowering costs.

Simmons to Host Town Halls in Coopersburg, L. Milford

State Rep. Justin Simmons (R-131) will host town hall meetings for constituents in Coopersburg and Lower Milford Township in October.

Constitution Day Quiz: Which Founder Are You?

Celebrate Constitution Day by taking a quiz to see which founding father you are like.

Will Pa. Lawmakers Get Anything Done This Fall?

Political experts say the Pa. electorate is in an ugly mood and lawmakers in Harrisburg face stark choices.

Speed Limit Established on Several Upper Saucon Streets

Following a complaint about speeding from a resident, Upper Saucon Township supervisors voted to establish a 25 mph speed limit on Herman Street, Abbott Street, Oliver Street and Hampton Drive.

Apple Lane Residents Complain of Sewer Backups

Several residents of Apple Lane in Upper Saucon Township told supervisors they experienced a sewer backup in their basements, following a recent rainstorm.

Yard Signs Allowed at So. Lehigh Football Games

The Southern Lehigh School Board voted Monday to allow sponsored yard signs to be placed by the football booster club at home games this season, despite concerns that the signs violate the district's advertising policy.

Lower Milford Township Publishes Fall Newsletter

The Fall 2013 edition of the Lower Milford Township newsletter has been issued. It is available for download from the township's website.

L. Milford Township on Quarry Challenge: It's Not Over

Lower Milford Township officials are letting residents know that their fight to uphold ordinances they believe prohibit a quarry in the township is far from over.

Teen E-Cigarette Use on the Rise

The CDC says 75 percent of e-cigarette smokers use regular cigarettes as well.

Allentown Mayor Announces Run for Governor

Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski will kick off his campaign in a formal announcement Monday.

Chestnut Hill Church Road Seal-Coat to Be Fixed

The seal-coat recently applied to Chestnut Hill Church Road in Lower Milford Township didn't set up properly.

Corbett’s Approval Rating at 'Historic Low,' Poll Shows

Poll finds fewer than 20 percent of PA residents think Gov. Tom Corbett is doing a good job.

Council Approves Carpenter Alley Stop Sign

Coopersburg Borough Council voted unanimously to approve a stop sign at Carpenter Alley and S. Fourth Street, after hearing about a concern expressed by a resident.

Speeds on W. State Street Concern Council Member

Coopersburg Borough Council vice president Dennis Balascak said sidewalks along a section of W. State Street could help improve pedestrian safety in the area.

U.S. Rep. Dent: 'Not Prepared to Support Carbon Tax'

U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent met with Lehigh Valley volunteers with the nonprofit group Organizing for Action Thursday afternoon regarding climate change.

Resident Says Tax Collection is Too Slow

Southern Lehigh School District resident John Schubert said Berkheimer, which collects the district's emergency services tax, took too long to process a payment of $13 he had made.

New Weight Limit Announced for U. Saucon Bridge

The Camp Meeting Road bridge across the Saucon Creek in Upper Saucon Township will be posted with a new weight limit, according to PennDOT.

PennDOT Puts Weight Limits on 1,000 Bridges

Find out if a bridge in your town is on the list of bridges the state is putting new restrictions on.

ATV Ordinance Debate Remains Unresolved

Supervisors Planning & Zoning Committee plans to take a closer look at neighborhood around Curly Horse development.

Toomey Says Suspend U.S. Aid to Egypt

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) says it's time to cut off foreign aid to Egypt.

U. Saucon Officials to Discuss ATV Ordinance Proposal Thursday

The Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors' Planning & Zoning Committee will discuss a proposed ordinance that would place restrictions on ATV use in the township.

Parts of Blue Church Road, Limeport Pike Closed in U. Saucon

Motorists are being detoured onto alternate routes whiles sections of Blue Church Road and Limeport Pike are closed for paving in Upper Saucon Township.

Local Gay Rights Leader Speaking at March on Washington

Adrian Shanker will speak at an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

L. Milford Quarry Fight Could Reach Pa. Supreme Court

A years-long fight to prevent Geryville Materials from developing a quarry on land in Lower Milford Township shows no signs of ending soon.

Lehigh President Outlines Plan for U. Saucon Land

Lehigh University president Alice Gast told the Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors that the school has no immediate plans to develop a large tract in the township.

Rail Trail Extension's Final Leg to Open Soon

The final leg of the Saucon Rail Trail extension in Upper Saucon Township will allow walkers, bikers and joggers to traverse south from Passer Road to Southern Lehigh Living Memorial Park.

Fear Among Pa.'s Local Leaders After Mass Shooting at Township Meeting

A mass shooting at a Monroe County municipal building has local leaders asking how to keep public meetings safe.

Which Lower Milford Roads Will Be Seal-Coated?

Lower Milford Township motorists can expect to encounter road crews seal-coating township thoroughfares in the coming weeks.

Drainage Work on Tap on Camp Meeting Road

Camp Meeting Road in Upper Saucon Township will be restricted for drainage work this week, according to PennDOT.