Just prior to the unofficial start of the summer travel season, officials say Lehigh Valley International Airport experienced a surge in passenger traffic. According to the airport, 85,243 passengers flew out of ABE in May, which represented a 16.5 percent increase from May of last year.
A heat advisory is currently in effect for Northampton, Lehigh and Bucks counties through 6 a.m. Wednesday, and an Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Wednesday morning through Saturday evening, when temperatures approaching 100 degrees could challenge record highs for those dates.​
State Sen. Nick Miller (D-14) and state Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D-133) Thursday announced that the Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County will receive the funding to begin the process of redeveloping the site along Macarthur Road, just north of Allentown.
The Lehigh Valley Humane Society (LVHS) will host an open house on Friday, June 28, 2024, to allow members of the community to learn more about the organization and the services it provides.
John "Jack" Schrader, 99, of Allentown, died Friday, June 7, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Kids will be able to feed trout that are raised at the hatchery after story time.
Helen D. Schuster, 100, formerly of Coopersburg and Allentown, died Friday, May 24, 2024 at Weston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Lower Saucon Township. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.
Airport officials attributed the increase in passengers in part due to Allegiant Air launching nonstop flights to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in April.
The event will include onsite interviews with job offers, and district and county employees will be available to answer questions about available opportunities and assist with the application process.
According to airport officials, 86,582 passengers flew out of LVIA in March; the highest volume of passengers for the month of March since 2004.
