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Friday, November 13, 2026

Northampton County

43°F (6°C)

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More favorable than communities in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Home value

$308,6002024

More favorable than communities in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Suburban Ems Ambulance Grant

Council approves $285,937 LSA request to buy ambulance for Suburban EMS

Council authorized a $285,937 LSA grant application to purchase a Type 3 ambulance and associated equipment for Suburban Emergency Medical Services; the measure passed unanimously.

Northampton County — Nov 5, 2026

Council withdraws digital-identity resolution after debate, plans reintroduction

Nov 5, 2026

Council approves $500,000 LSA request for Gracedale laundry equipment

Nov 5, 2026

Council approves $197,267 LSA request to protect 1761 Bethlehem tannery

Nov 5, 2026

Council approves $1 million LSA request to renovate Second Harvest warehouse roof for Community Action Lehigh Valley

Nov 5, 2026

Gracedale Provisional License

County executive says Gracedale Nursing Home placed on provisional license, outlines plan to restore full licensure

Nov 5, 2026

Deputy Sheriffs Term Sheet

Council adopts deputy sheriffs’ term sheet despite holiday policy concerns

Nov 5, 2026

Public Comment Tax Homelessness

Public commenters urge action on homelessness and decry proposed tax increases

Nov 5, 2026

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What stands out in Northampton County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Northampton County with communities in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Northampton County was more favorable than communities in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on median rent.

94th percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Nov 5November 5, 2026 Economic Development Committee MeetingCounty staff described a $500,000 LSA pass-through request for Graysdale Laundry to replace critical equipment.Nov 5November 5, 2026 Northampton County Council MeetingResolution adopted 7–1.Nov 5November 4th, 2026 Court System and Corrections Budget MeetingCoroner offers CAT-scan service as lower-cost option for families that cannot afford private autopsies.Nov 5Click here to openLSA pass-through grant application request for Gracedale Laundry

More coverage

County seeks $700,000 in LSA funds for Miller-Keystone Blood Center lab equipment

Nov 5, 2026

Historic Bethlehem seeks county sponsorship for statewide LSA funding to finish 1761 Tannery ventilation

Nov 5, 2026

Suburban EMS asks county to sponsor LSA funding to replace aging ambulances and buy power‑load equipment

Nov 5, 2026

Miller Keystone asks county to sponsor $700,000 in blood‑safety equipment via statewide LSA

Nov 5, 2026