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Lehigh Valley property taxes: Which towns have the highest? Where are they increasing fastest?

Here is a look at how property tax rates have changed in the Lehigh Valley in the last five years.

A farmer harvests alfalfa hay July 29, 2010, in Plainfield Township. The township was one of two in the Lehigh Valley to drop municipal property tax rates this year.

Traffic is backed up Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Hill to Hill Bridge on Route 378 in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Improvements coming soon to Bethlehem’s Hill to Hill Bridge. Find out when work will start, how long it will last

Trees and limbs fall Wednesday, May 20, 2026 near on E. Market near Wood Street in Bethlehem as severe thunderstorms moved across the Lehigh Valley, bringing high winds and power outages. The wind downed tree limbs and power lines, causing thousands of power outages. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

Storms bring high winds, thousands of power outages to Lehigh Valley

A woman cries as Red Cross workers carry the coffin of a person who died of Ebola from a health center in Rwampara, Congo, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa)

Here’s why public health experts in the Lehigh Valley are paying attention to the new Ebola outbreak in Africa

Drivers are paying more at the pump this Memorial Day weekend compared to 2025 when the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.17 on Memorial Day, AAA said. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)

Gasoline prices won’t stall Memorial Day travelers, AAA says

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Bethlehem man dead after scooter crash in Allentown
Bethlehem man dead after scooter crash in Allentown
Two charged with throwing explosive device near Lehigh County polling place
Two charged with throwing explosive device near Lehigh County polling place
Storms bring high winds, thousands of power outages to Lehigh Valley
Storms bring high winds, thousands of power outages to Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley and PA election results: May 2026 primary
Lehigh Valley and PA election results: May 2026 primary
2 people die from heat in Lehigh County, coroner says
2 people die from heat in Lehigh County, coroner says
Moravian Book Shop, the country’s oldest bookstore, is getting new management. What you need to know
Moravian Book Shop, the country’s oldest bookstore, is getting new management. What you need to know
Man killed in shooting at Allentown McDonald’s is identified
Man killed in shooting at Allentown McDonald’s is identified
Notre Dame High School Prom | PHOTOS
Notre Dame High School Prom | PHOTOS
Lehigh Valley primary election takeaways, from progressive wins in key races to voter turnout
Lehigh Valley primary election takeaways, from progressive wins in key races to voter turnout
Jimmy’s Hot Dogs opens new location in the Lehigh Valley
Jimmy’s Hot Dogs opens new location in the Lehigh Valley

Local News

Owners Lauren McChesney and Matt McClanahan of Shankweiler’s Drive-In pose Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Schnecksville. Shankweiler’s Drive-In is celebrating its’ 90th anniversary.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Shankweiler’s named best drive-in by USA Today

North Whitehall Township-based Shankweilers, the oldest currently operating drive-in, was named best drive-in by USA Today.

Sports

Al Blount (left) sits with Roberta Christian (center) and Jerry Christian during a recent radio show interview. Jerry Christian, a former pro basketball player, will have a portion of Hickory Street in downtown Allentown named in his honor on Saturday. (Keith Groller / The Morning Call).

Allentown to honor a basketball pro and champion of youth with the naming of Jerry Christian Way

Jerry Christian made an impact on the basketball court and with Allentown youth

Things to Do

Patrick, 7, bounces on a jumper ride Saturday, May 24, 2025, during Mayfair at Cedar Crest College in Allentown. The festival of the arts continues until Sunday evening with a 9 pm drone show. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Things to do in the Lehigh Valley this weekend: Ringling Bros. at the PPL Center, ballet in Bethlehem and Mayfair Festival returns

Enjoy the long weekend at one of these events in the Lehigh Valley.

Bob Brooks attends his election party on Primary Day | PHOTOS

Former Bethlehem firefighter and Democratic congressional candidate Bob Brooks attends his election party on Primary Day, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Artisan in Bethlehem.
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Salisbury High School Prom | PHOTO
Notre Dame High School Prom | PHOTOS
Easton Area High School Prom | PHOTOS
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Spiritual and Holistic Expo | PHOTOS

Opinion

Main Street in Bethlehem bustles with people Monday, March 9, 2026, after a news conference in the city announcing the area was nominated in USA Today’s 10Best Main Street competition for 2026. The downside of such recognition is pressure to overdevelop putting environmental and economic pressures on the city, the author asserts. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Opinion: Bethlehem is a city worth saving from uncontrolled development

Opinion: Bethlehem will always be a desirable location, the question is what kind of growth...

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Bethlehem man dead after scooter crash in Allentown

A 19-year-old Bethlehem man died Tuesday after a weekend scooter crash in Allentown.

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Bosch and Whirlpool are two high-end brands that offer high-quality dishwashers with state-of-the-art technology.

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Why 2026 is the year to rethink your college savings strategy

The education landscape is constantly shifting.

Pennsylvania News

Gov. Josh Shapiro, left, and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity. (Commonwealth Media Services)

Stacy Garrity and Josh Shapiro’s quiet primary for Pennsylvania governor is over

Incumbent Shapiro and Republican Garrity were both uncontested in the primary, which allowed them both...

National News

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Ringmaster Kristen Michelle Wilson performs Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will end the “The Greatest Show on Earth” in May, following a 146-year run of performances. Kenneth Feld, the chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment, which owns the circus, told The Associated Press. Declining attendance combined with high operating costs are among the reasons for closing. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Today in History: May 21, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus takes final bow

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus closed out its 146-year-old show featuring animal acts...

Allentown

Ce-Ce Gerlach, Allentown councilwoman

Pa. House 22nd District primary election results: Ce-Ce Gerlach declares victory

Democratic state Rep. Ana Tiburcio — seeking to hold onto her seat in the 22nd...

Bethlehem Area

Bethlehem Catholic High School held its prom Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Hotel Bethlehem. Students and their guests arrive to the big night. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Bethlehem Catholic High School Prom | PHOTOS

Check out photos from the Bethlehem Catholic High School prom as students dress up for...