The Hooper House has been unoccupied for decades, and the city deemed it blighted in 2012. Officials are now trying to preserve the property, which once belonged to Continental Army Deputy Quartermaster General Robert Lettis Hooper, Jr.
Officials acknowledged Tuesday that the city lacks certified fire inspectors and does not have the staffing to meet key safety recommendations issued after February's Hotel Hampton fire.
A new citizen-led nonprofit has officially launched in Easton, bringing together residents and community advocates concerned about rapid downtown development, preservation standards and public access to planning decisions.
A rainy Memorial Day weekend forecast is forcing some schedule changes across the Lehigh Valley, but several of the region’s biggest annual events say they’re moving forward — rain or shine.
Straight No Chaser will perform at the theater at 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 5. And the stage play "Waitress" at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16.