Lehigh County.
county in Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Lehigh County seeks repayment for EMS costs while EMS responds to threats in Allentown.Some support1 report
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A district, which involves parts of Lehigh County, has been identified.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Zach Mako is running for a sixth term in the 183rd House District, which crosses through northern Lehigh County.Some support1 report
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Brooke Rollins detailed efforts by the Department of Human Services to end SNAP fraud in Lehigh County.Some support2 reports
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Gallup poll reflects changing voter demographics in Lehigh County.Some support1 report
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Joshua Siegel is the County Executive of Lehigh County.Some support2 reports
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Lehigh County controller Mark Pinsley was featured in a New York Times podcast.Some support1 report
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Trump's political promises are influencing local voters in Lehigh County.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Renovations at Kutztown University prompted a move involving Lansdale within Lehigh County.Some support1 report
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Animal rescue problems are extending across Lehigh County and Bucks County.Some support1 report
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Both Lehigh County and Northampton County are facing significant tax increases.Some support1 report
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Drizzle Ice Cream announced the closure of its Schnecksville location while maintaining its Alburtis location.Some support1 report
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Safi, who previously owned a shop in Whitehall Township, has opened a new tavern in Lehigh County.Some support1 report
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The FBI conducted an investigation in Lehigh County on September 21, 2026.Some support1 report
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HSI investigated illegal voting in Lehigh County on September 21, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Toys "R" Us is opening a shop-in-shop within Macy's stores in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.Some support2 reports
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Lehigh County and the Delaware Water Gap region are located within the state of Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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Seeking new revenue via state law in Pennsylvania, specifically involving Lehigh County.Some support3 reports
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Mike Schlossberg served as Lehigh County District Attorney and worked closely with the city of Allentown.Some support3 reports
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Katie's Country Kitchen operates in Lehigh County and plans to open a new eatery in Lehighton.Some support1 report
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Lehigh and Northampton Counties are increasing ballot drop boxes as election administration issues arise, including a Trump order restricting mail-in voting.Some support2 reports
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Lehigh County is located in Pennsylvania.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Lehigh County and Cumberland County are participating in farmland preservation efforts.Some support1 report
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Lehigh County studies similar programs operating in other states.Some support1 report
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County government in Luzerne County adopts an ordinance modeled after a precedent set in Lehigh County.Some support5 reports2 developments inside
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A joint effort involving the Urban Land Institute was launched to develop a housing strategy for the Lehigh Valley.Some support1 report
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INFRA is funding a new cargo complex near Lehigh Valley International Airport (Braden Airpark), which is located in a township within Lehigh County.Some support1 report
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Jim Martin served as District Attorney in Lehigh County.Some support1 report
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Severe weather warnings were issued for Lehigh County, with the National Weather Service operating from Mount Holly.Some support1 report
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Comcast announces expansions of its services into Lehigh County, Chester County, and Berks County.Some support1 report
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Crisis intervention services are being provided in Lehigh County through the cooperation of the county and the state services department.Some support2 reports
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Similar measures enacted in other cities, including Pittsburgh, Lehigh County, and Philadelphia.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Counties in Pennsylvania, including Berks and Lackawanna, formed a cooperative agreement for a detention center.Some support1 report
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Lehigh County passes a new county ordinance addressing the presence and budget of ICE operations within its jurisdiction.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A business has moved from Fleetwood to its current location in Lehigh County, with its knowledge originating in Bavaria.Some support1 report
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Local festivals and events boost regional commerce in Kutztown and Lehigh County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Lehigh County is hosting its annual vendor fair at Macungie Memorial Park.Some support1 report
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Allentown is identified as the county seat city of Lehigh County.Some support2 reports
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Announced on November 13, 2017, that road work would affect county infrastructure in Lehigh County.Some support2 reports
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Storm damage affects Alburtis and Lehigh County. Storm outages reported in Berks County.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Power restoration efforts are underway in Lehigh County following severe weather outages involving PPL.Some support2 reports
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Easton is part of the larger tourism marketing area and serves as the hub for regional celebrations.Some support1 report
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Lehigh County officials, including the County Executive, have proposed a new policy aimed at limiting cooperation with ICE.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Lehigh County
Events traced to Lehigh County, step by step, newest first- Allentown school district's tax cap may influence Lehigh County's economyAllentown school district's tax cap may influence Lehigh County's economyPossible
- Northampton County's cost-saving models may guide Lehigh County's budgetNorthampton County's efficiency models may inform Lehigh County's budget planningPossible
- Latino participation may influence Lehigh County's public servicesLatino participation may influence Lehigh County's access to public services and fundingPossible
- Zoning dispute in Whitehall Township may influence Lehigh County regulationsLocal zoning dispute in Whitehall Township may prompt review of Lehigh County's commercial regulations.Possible
- Lehigh County manages replacement ballots after township wording errorLehigh County must manage replacement ballots due to local wording errorLikely
- Lockheed Martin contract work could boost Lehigh County's economyLockheed Martin's contract work may boost Lehigh County's local economyPossible
Around Lehigh County this week
News at the entities that move Lehigh County most-
Allentown StructuralA water treatment facility has been located in Allentown.Moves Lehigh County
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Pennsylvania StructuralSpring freeze damage has reduced crop yields in Virginia and Pennsylvania.Moves Lehigh County
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Chobani TransactionalIBM and Micron pledged massive investments in US manufacturing, while Chobani projects were identified in New York.Moves Lehigh County
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county executive StructuralLos Angeles County is undergoing structural reform, including the addition of a County Executive.Moves Lehigh County
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Donald Trump OperationalCabinet held a regular meeting with Donald Trump and JD Vance, coinciding with the signing of a GCC railway project in Manama.Moves Lehigh County
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FBI Shared contextThe FBI defines swatting calls as life-threatening emergencies in Yuba County.Moves Lehigh County
Connections
The 40 strongest of 150, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Allentown Structural
Allentown is a city located within Lehigh County and serves as the administrative county seat.
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South Whitehall Structural
South Whitehall is a township administratively contained within the boundaries of Lehigh County.
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Pennsylvania Structural
Lehigh County is a geopolitical subdivision that operates under the legal jurisdiction and guidelines of the State of Pennsylvania.
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county executive Structural
The County Executive functions as the administrative representative and chief officer for Lehigh County.
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Chobani Transactional
Chobani is planning a major $1.2B investment in a new operational facility within Lehigh County.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump actively engages in Lehigh County through rallies, political promises, and policy stances, influencing local political and economic sentiment.
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Joshua Siegel Structural
Joshua Siegel serves as the County Executive for Lehigh County.
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Berks County Operational
Berks County and Lehigh County have formed a cooperative agreement to operate a detention center.
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Sheila Alvarado Structural
Sheila Alvarado holds the structural position of vice chair on the Lehigh County Board and sponsors local legislation.
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Kutztown Operational
Kutztown's local festivals and events contribute to the economic activity and market of Lehigh County.
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Chester Structural
Ordinances adopted by Chester were based on models established in Lehigh County.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service provides weather warnings and monitors conditions within Lehigh County.
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Urban Land Institute Transactional
The two entities are engaged in a joint effort concerning the housing strategy for the Lehigh Valley.
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FBI Shared context
The FBI conducted an investigation within the jurisdiction of Lehigh County.
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Luzerne County Structural
Luzerne County adopts ordinances modeled after precedents set by Lehigh County.
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FDA Operational
The FDA is actively tracking operational issues, such as facility closures in Lehigh County, that contribute to supply chain shortages.
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Katie Shared context
Katie's business entity operated within the geographic and jurisdictional boundaries of Lehigh County.
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Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Shared context
The DEP issued a drought warning update relevant to Lehigh County.
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Jarrett Coleman Shared context
Jarrett Coleman's political activities are situated within the jurisdiction of Lehigh County.
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Alburtis Shared context
Alburtis is geographically situated within the administrative boundaries of Lehigh County.
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United States Department of Homeland Security Operational
County ordinances establish rules governing the presence and budget of federal immigration enforcement operations within its jurisdiction.
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Bucks County Shared context
The counties are mentioned together due to shared regional issues, such as animal rescue problems.
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Northampton County Shared context
Both counties are observed to share regional conditions, such as declining water levels, shared electoral processes, and fiscal pressures.
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Breinigsville Shared context
The county serves as the operational context for a business mentioned in the evidence.
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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Operational
The state transportation agency announces road work projects that directly impact the county's existing infrastructure.
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Eli Lilly and Company Shared context
Lehigh County serves as the location hosting a major life sciences manufacturing facility for Eli Lilly and Company.
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Latino Shared context
The Latino population is described as a significant demographic feature within Lehigh County.
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Mike Schlossberg Structural
Mike Schlossberg served in the formal capacity of District Attorney for Lehigh County.
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Lehigh Valley International Airport Shared context
The airport is geographically situated within the county boundaries.
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Lansdale Structural
Lansdale is administratively located as a borough within Lehigh County.
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Lancaster Shared context
Lancaster and Lehigh County are mentioned together in the context of a drought warning.
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Philadelphia Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of shared regional actions taken in other municipalities.
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Emmaus Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a single snapshot stating that Emmaus is a community receiving new drop boxes.
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Nokia Shared context
Nokia is establishing and expanding its operational presence within the geographic boundaries of Lehigh County.
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Brooks Shared context
Brooks is a location that operates within the geographical boundaries of Lehigh County.
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Chase Bank Shared context
Chase Bank is expanding its operational footprint within the geographical area of Lehigh County.
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House Shared context
House's political district includes parts of Lehigh County.
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Department of Human Services Structural
The Department of Human Services operates within the jurisdiction of Lehigh County.
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William Allen High School Shared context
William Allen High School is located within Lehigh County.
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Safi Shared context
Safi operates a tavern within the geographical context of Lehigh County.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
11 events- Lehigh County seeks repayment for EMS costs while EMS responds to threats in Allentown.
- A district, which involves parts of Lehigh County, has been identified.
- Zach Mako is running for a sixth term in the 183rd House District, which crosses through northern Lehigh County.
- Brooke Rollins detailed efforts by the Department of Human Services to end SNAP fraud in Lehigh County.
- Gallup poll reflects changing voter demographics in Lehigh County.
- Joshua Siegel is the County Executive of Lehigh County.
- Lehigh County controller Mark Pinsley was featured in a New York Times podcast.
- Trump's political promises are influencing local voters in Lehigh County.
- Renovations at Kutztown University prompted a move involving Lansdale within Lehigh County.
- Animal rescue problems are extending across Lehigh County and Bucks County.
- Both Lehigh County and Northampton County are facing significant tax increases.
September 2026
9 events- Drizzle Ice Cream announced the closure of its Schnecksville location while maintaining its Alburtis location.
- Safi, who previously owned a shop in Whitehall Township, has opened a new tavern in Lehigh County.
- The FBI conducted an investigation in Lehigh County on September 21, 2026.
- HSI investigated illegal voting in Lehigh County on September 21, 2026.
- Lehigh County and the Delaware Water Gap region are located within the state of Pennsylvania.
- Katie's Country Kitchen operates in Lehigh County and plans to open a new eatery in Lehighton.
- Lehigh and Northampton Counties are increasing ballot drop boxes as election administration issues arise, including a Trump order restricting mail-in voting.
- Lehigh County and Cumberland County are participating in farmland preservation efforts.
- Lehigh County studies similar programs operating in other states.
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August 2026
7 events- Mike Schlossberg served as Lehigh County District Attorney and worked closely with the city of Allentown.
- A joint effort involving the Urban Land Institute was launched to develop a housing strategy for the Lehigh Valley.
- INFRA is funding a new cargo complex near Lehigh Valley International Airport (Braden Airpark), which is located in a township within Lehigh County.
- Jim Martin served as District Attorney in Lehigh County.
- Severe weather warnings were issued for Lehigh County, with the National Weather Service operating from Mount Holly.
- Comcast announces expansions of its services into Lehigh County, Chester County, and Berks County.
- Crisis intervention services are being provided in Lehigh County through the cooperation of the county and the state services department.
July 2026
12 events- Toys "R" Us is opening a shop-in-shop within Macy's stores in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.
- County government in Luzerne County adopts an ordinance modeled after a precedent set in Lehigh County.
- Similar measures enacted in other cities, including Pittsburgh, Lehigh County, and Philadelphia.
- Counties in Pennsylvania, including Berks and Lackawanna, formed a cooperative agreement for a detention center.
- Lehigh County passes a new county ordinance addressing the presence and budget of ICE operations within its jurisdiction.
- A business has moved from Fleetwood to its current location in Lehigh County, with its knowledge originating in Bavaria.
- Local festivals and events boost regional commerce in Kutztown and Lehigh County.
- Lehigh County is hosting its annual vendor fair at Macungie Memorial Park.
- Allentown is identified as the county seat city of Lehigh County.
- Announced on November 13, 2017, that road work would affect county infrastructure in Lehigh County.
- Storm damage affects Alburtis and Lehigh County. Storm outages reported in Berks County.
- Power restoration efforts are underway in Lehigh County following severe weather outages involving PPL.
June 2026
4 events- Seeking new revenue via state law in Pennsylvania, specifically involving Lehigh County.
- Lehigh County is located in Pennsylvania.
- Easton is part of the larger tourism marketing area and serves as the hub for regional celebrations.
- Lehigh County officials, including the County Executive, have proposed a new policy aimed at limiting cooperation with ICE.