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President Donald Trump spoke at Mack Trucks’ Lower Macungie Township plant in the Lehigh Valley on June 23, 2026, greeting supporters and local officials during a rally-style appearance, with photo galleries capturing moments from the crowd and on-stage interactions.
Eli Lilly announced a $3.5 billion manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley to produce its next-generation obesity therapies, including the experimental drug retatrutide. The new facility, Lilly’s fourth major U.S. site, is slated to start this year and become operational in 2031, creating about 850 local jobs and 2,000 construction roles, as the company seeks to expand capacity amid strong GLP-1 market competition and ongoing push to secure drug supply.
Crispy Halal, a family-owned halal restaurant, opened a new, larger location in Bethlehem, Pa., offering a variety of halal dishes including gyros, fried chicken, and sandwiches, with plans for further regional expansion.
Griddle 145, a beloved breakfast and lunch spot in Whitehall Township, is closing after 13.5 years as owner Taylor Eisenhard prepares to open a new restaurant, The Broken Record, in Lower Macungie Township, promising a modern American menu with international influences and continued favorites from Griddle 145.
A longstanding German-American restaurant, Dunderbaks in Whitehall Township, Lehigh Valley, is seeking new ownership as the current owners plan to retire by early 2026 after nearly 50 years in business, with potential buyers being encouraged to contact them via email.
Vice President JD Vance visited Lehigh Valley to promote the administration's economic policies, emphasizing support for American manufacturing and job retention amid rising unemployment and economic concerns.
The Lehigh Valley is experiencing a rise in cases of 'walking pneumonia' among children, caused by an infectious bacteria. Local doctors are observing an increase in severe pneumonia cases, highlighting a public health concern in the area.
Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Lehigh County, targeting hot-button conservative issues and criticizing President Joe Biden, whom he hopes to defeat in the 2024 election. Trump's visit comes ahead of his first criminal trial over alleged hush money payments, with potential political ramifications. He endorsed a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate but made no public pick in a three-way Republican race for a congressional district. Trump's hour-long remarks focused on legal challenges, border security, trade, and painting America as a nation in decline, promising to make it "great again."
Former President Donald Trump holds his first campaign rally for the 2024 presidential election in the Lehigh Valley, hitting President Biden on inflation and immigration issues while speaking at the Schnecksville Fire Co. fairgrounds.
Thousands of supporters, including those from neighboring states, waited in a mile-long line at the Lehigh Valley fairgrounds to attend a rally for former President Donald Trump, who is once again the presumptive nominee for the Republican side ahead of November’s election. Attendees expressed their support for Trump's policies on small businesses, tax cuts, immigration, and foreign relations, while some criticized him for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and his handling of the 2020 election. The rally marks Trump's first appearance in the Lehigh Valley this year, as both presidential campaigns focus on Pennsylvania as a crucial battleground state.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture conducted food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties, revealing numerous violations at various establishments. Violations included improper food storage, lack of handwashing supplies, unsanitary conditions, and expired certifications. Some establishments were found to be out of compliance and required corrective action, while others were found to be in compliance with no violations. Inspectors noted that the reports are a snapshot in time and may not represent the long-term condition of the establishments.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a collision and derailment involving three Norfolk Southern trains in Lower Saucon Township, Pennsylvania. No injuries have been reported, and there are no hazardous material concerns. Cleanup crews and contractors will remain on the scene to address a small diesel fuel leak and spilled plastic pellets. Norfolk Southern is working to understand the cause of the incident and prevent similar ones in the future.
A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with images showing boxcars and tanker cars off the tracks and partially submerged in the Lehigh River. No injuries were reported, and emergency responders are on the scene. Norfolk Southern has faced criticism for multiple train derailments in the past year, including one in East Palestine, Ohio, involving hazardous materials. The situation is currently being assessed and is a developing story.
A narrow band of heavy snow swept through the Lehigh Valley, dumping up to 14 inches in some areas while others received just 4 or 5 inches, with snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour. PennDOT reduced speed limits on highways and interstates, and LANTA made schedule adjustments. Despite the snow, a polar plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics Pennsylvania went ahead in Easton. Snowfall totals were reported across Lehigh and Northampton counties, with Center Valley and Macungie recording almost 14 inches of snow.
After experiencing the heaviest snowfall in three years, the Lehigh Valley is bracing for more wintry weather as forecasters predict the possibility of two rounds of snow in the coming days. A weak clipper system is expected to bring a coating of snow on Thursday night, with limited impacts, followed by a second system on Friday into Saturday. The second system is anticipated to move through quickly, potentially leaving measurable accumulation in some areas, but not expected to be significantly impactful.