Nick Falsone

1 month ago | lehighvalleylive.com | Nick Falsone

A new Democrat will be on the November ballot for Northampton County executive for the first time since outgoing Executive Lamont McClure was first elected in 2017. According to unofficial results from Tuesday’s primary election, Tara Zrinski defeated fellow Democrat Amy Cozze to win the party’s nomination to run in the Nov. 4 general election.

1 month ago | lehighvalleylive.com | Nick Falsone

Tuesday’s primary election set the stage for a November general election to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas. According to unofficial results, it appears Democrat Jeremy Clark will face off against Republican James Fuller in the general election. Democrat Robert Eyer was the third candidate. Judicial candidates can cross-file as both Democrats and Republicans in Pennsylvania primaries. Clark and Eyer also appeared on the Republican ballot.

2 months ago | lehighvalleylive.com | Nick Falsone

Diocese of Allentown Bishop Alfred A. Schlert will hold a special Mass on Monday in response to Pope Francis’s death. The bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese that serves the Lehigh Valley and neighboring counties announced the Mass less than an hour after the pope’s death about 7:35 a.m. Monday in Rome. The Mass will be held at the Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena, 1825 W. Turner St. in Allentown. All are invited to attend, the diocese said in a news release.

2 months ago | lehighvalleylive.com | Nick Falsone

USA Today 10Best readers are apparently in love with the Lehigh Valley. The national publication has built a following in recent years through its popular 10Best series, which picks the best of just about everything related to U.S. tourism from coast-to-coast. It honored another one of the region’s gems this week. Bethlehem’s Main Street, according to the publication’s most recent installment of the series, has been crowned the most charming main street.

2 months ago | lehighvalleylive.com | Nick Falsone

A Pennsylvania microbrewery will open a new taproom at Promenade Saucon Valley, serving its craft beers and a full menu. The shopping center in Upper Saucon Township on Wednesday announced the upcoming addition of Barley Creek Taproom to its dining roster. The 3,119-square-foot restaurant, expected to open this summer, will be located in between Melt and Kome, according to a news release from Promenade Saucon Valley. The release described Barley Creek as a well-known and respected regional brewery.