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Pa. ranks 49th in the U.S. for renewable energy growth. Environmental advocates say it can be improved

12 hours ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Molly Bilinski

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Pennsylvania still lags behind the rest of the United States when it comes to renewable energy, according to new data. The commonwealth ranked 49th in the nation for percentage growth in total solar, wind and geothermal generation over the past decade, according to PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center’s State of Renewable Energy 2025, released May 7.
D&L Trail officials announce winners of the 2nd Quest for the Golden Grabber

1 day ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Molly Bilinski

EASTON, Pa. — The winners of Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor’s second annual Quest for the Golden Grabber were a dozen self-proclaimed bad guys with facial hair. Jeremy Smith’s team, called The Bearded Villains, won the litter-picking competition, officials announced Friday.
Lehigh Valley Political Pulse | What does a county executive do? | May 13, 2025

1 day ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Makenzie Christman

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Pennsylvania has just four county executive titles, including Northampton and Lehigh counties. So, what exactly do they do? This week on Political Pulse host Tom Shortell dives deeper into the role with Lehigh County Executive Phillips Armstrong. "You're at the top of the ladder," Armstrong said. First, he said he meets with his cabinet weekly.
Lehigh Valley Zoo announces death of Gemma, a fisher with a 'propensity for mischief'

2 days ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Molly Bilinski

NORTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Lehigh Valley Zoo officials on Monday announced the death of a more-than-decade-long resident. Gemma, a fisher, died in the past week, according to a Facebook post. She was placed at the zoo more than 10 years ago after officials at an animal rehabilitation center determined she couldn’t be released back into the wild. “More affectionately known as Gemma Jams or Jammers, Gemma became a constant source of joy for all zoo staff and guests,” zoo officials said.
One smart cookie: A new cookie chain coming to South Bethlehem summer. Officials say it's a good sign

2 days ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Makenzie Christman

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A popular cookie company is coming to South Side Bethlehem, a company spokesman said. And it's an indication of the kind of community being built in the area, a developer's spokesman said. An Insomnia Cookies store is not yet listed on the website's "Find a Bakery" webpage, but building permits show the chain is set to take root at the base of Six 10 Flats in Bethlehem.
‘Eager and excited’: State parks near the Lehigh Valley prep for summer crowds amid federal closures

3 days ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Molly Bilinski

BUSHKILL TWP., Pa. — When it comes to capacity issues at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, it’s often because visitors don’t know there are other parts of the park to explore, Rob Neitz said. “The Henry's Woods Trail, our main parking lot and the visitor center parking lot on a nice spring day, nice summer day, get slammed and people wind up parking on the grass and things like that,” Neitz, Jacobsburg’s manager, said.
Allentown mayor’s race could last until November, as Democrat seeks Republican write-ins

3 days ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Jason Addy

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The race for Allentown mayor could go the distance. Two-term Councilman Ed Zucal is looking to earn the Democratic Party’s nomination over incumbent Mayor Matt Tuerk in the May 20 primary. But Zucal could end up on the ballot in November even if he fails with his bid this month, as he’s actively seeking Republican write-in votes. Zucal in the final weeks of his primary challenge is sending out mailers criticizing the mayor.
Allentown's Bucky Boyle Park comes to life to celebrate $100K in upgrades

4 days ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Jason Addy

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A newly resurfaced basketball court at “one of the best parks in the Lehigh Valley” welcomed dozens of kids this week for its grand reopening. More than $100,000 in upgrades were poured into Bucky Boyle Park in what Mayor Matt Tuerk said was just the “first phase” of a larger revamp. That money, from the city and Trexler Trust, paid for refreshed basketball courts, LED lighting that will let people play longer, benches and a new water fountain to refill water bottles.
Free music festival aims to help feed the hungry with top area talent

4 days ago | lehighvalleynews.com | John J. Moser

QUAKERTOWN, Pa. — A music festival set for next month will feature several Lehigh Valley performers — including two set to play at Musikfest — in an effort to help area food pantries. Joyful Noise Music Festival is set for 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. June 14 at Univest Performance Center, 501 W.
Pa. voters have until Tuesday to request a mail-in ballot

4 days ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Tom Shortell

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Pennsylvanians have only a few days left to request a mail-in ballot ahead of the primary election. Registered voters have until 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, to request a mail-in ballot; with no referendum questions on the ballot in Lehigh and Northampton counties, the election is limited exclusively to registered members of the Democratic and Republican parties.