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Traffic Memorial Day

Expect Heaviest Memorial Day Weekend Traffic in Years, AAA Says

The unofficial beginning of summer means the start of summer travel season, and despite record gas prices, many Lehigh Valley residents are expected to take to the roads this Memorial Day weekend.

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Hill-to-Hill Bridge Expansion Span Proposed, Public Input Sought

Planners from PennDOT are seeking public opinion on their plans to build a second, partial bridge to the east of Bethlehem’s Hill to Hill Bridge.

Snow
Forecasters: Up to 6 Inches of Snow Possible on Super Bowl Sunday

Although nearly as much snow fell earlier this week as normally falls during an entire winter season, weather forecasters say more is headed to the Lehigh Valley.

Pennsylvania Governor Wolf
Wolf Imposes New Restrictions on Gatherings, Alcohol Sales

Due to modeling which now has Pennsylvania on a collision course with an explosion of new coronavirus cases next month, Gov. Tom Wolf Monday announced new restrictions which he and health secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said will help slow the disease's spread.

Hellertown Truck Tieup
Watch: Wayward Tractor-Trailers Block Easton Road in Hellertown

Although most roads in the area are nearly empty due to the stay-at-home order and business shutdowns in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Easton Road in Hellertown borough briefly experienced a mini-traffic jam Monday.

Wolf Coronavirus Pennsylvania
Coronavirus: PA Gov. Orders All Non-Essential Businesses Closed for 2 Weeks

In an unprecedented move to help stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf Monday ordered the shutdown of all non-essential businesses in the Commonwealth for two weeks.

Closings, Cancellations Coronavirus Pennsylvania
First Case of Coronavirus Confirmed in Lehigh County

Pennsylvania Department of Health officials Sunday announced another 16 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), including the first confirmed case in Lehigh County, which brings the number of cases statewide to 63.

Gas Prices
Local Gas Prices Surge Above National Average

Have you felt like you're paying more at the pump recently? Your mind is not deceiving you. Gas prices for the Allentown area are up roughly 30 cents per gallon compared to what they were this time last year.

Bucks County Wine Trail
Reds to Savor Along the Bucks Co. Wine Trail This Winter (Sponsored)

When it's cold outside, a full-bodied red wine can warm you up, which is why Bucks County Wine Trail vineyards are the place to be on weekends in January and February. Before you go though, check out their recommendations for some outstanding reds to enjoy this winter...and all year long!

WSW 11.29.19 Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Possible ‘Long Duration Winter Storm’

Just when you thought the weather was quieting down, Old Man Winter is preparing to rear his white and wizened head later this weekend, when forecasters say he could wallop our area with snow and ice.