Whitehall

John le Carre's 'A Delicate Truth' isn't gentle with war on terror

2013-05-16 13:00:00

John le Carr�'s novels have responded brilliantly to the absence of the Cold War, which was, from 1963's classic "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" to "The Secret Pilgrim" in 1990, their traditional domain. In one sense, though, whether set before or...

To cheers and jeers, Margaret Thatcher is laid to rest

2013-04-17 11:51:00

LONDON -- A gun boomed once a minute, like one of her thunderous speeches in Parliament. Gray skies slowly turned blue, the color of her Conservative Party. And even Big Ben fell quiet, in tribute to a woman who loved nothing more than silencing her foes....

Thousands gather for 'Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher's funeral

2013-04-17 04:28:00

LONDON -- With stately solemnity and military honors, Margaret Thatcher's body was borne through the streets of the British capital Wednesday morning to a funeral service where hundreds of world leaders, colleagues and friends paid their last respects...

London tips from a Londoner: Have a Games plan

2012-07-08 00:00:00

LONDON — I'm a Londoner and I love London. And 2012 is London's year. But it's not an easy city — not to navigate, not to find affordable accommodations, not to stay dry. As we approach the Olympics, here are some tips that may help you. If...

50+ Mug Shots

2012-04-01 16:39:38

Newt Gingrich's net worth: $6.7 million

2011-07-25 13:21:00

Newt Gingrich had a net worth of at least $6.7 million and income of at least $2.6 million in 2010, according to financial disclosure forms that were released Monday.� That’s a considerable jump from 2006, when financial disclosures filed by...

Nurturing a historic herd of bison

2011-05-08 00:00:00

Holiday movies: 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' readies for the end

2010-11-05 16:35:23

A spot of tea and British history

2004-04-18 00:00:00

I spent a great deal of time at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church on a recent trip to London. But I wasn't praying. I had tea in the church's dramatic 18th century Cafe-in-the-Crypt. I took in a free lunchtime concert and a candlelit nighttime performance....

Parkland Community Library board threatens legal challenge to school board's budget move

2013-05-24 18:06:08

The Parkland Community Library said it will sue the Parkland School District over plans to reduce a special tax that funds the library — even though the change won't cost the library any money. The district's proposed 2013-14 budget, scheduled...

A labyrinth grows in Allentown

2013-05-24 18:05:54

Reminiscent of the beloved novel "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," a labyrinth of wild grasses has taken root next to the Grace Montessori School in the shadow of a seven-deck concrete parking garage in one of the busiest sections of downtown Allentown. But...

Two Lehigh County men charged with downloading, sharing child porn

2013-05-24 18:10:27

Two Lehigh County men were charged during an online investigation that targeted the downloading and sharing of child pornography, according to court records. Matthew James Flynn, 24, of North Whitehall Township, and Alberto Angustia-Dejesus, 20, of...

Raegan, mom Katie Geake and Donna Gerancher, all of N. Whitehall, look at some artwork on Friday at this year's Mayfair at AG Hall at the Allentown Fairgrounds.

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Wehr's Covered Bridge built in 1841, reflects in the Jordan Creek near Wehr Mill Road at the Covered Bridge Park in South Whitehall Township Thursday afternoon.

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Whitehall's Tyler George digs out a serve during their District 11 boys volleyball championship match with Emmaus High School Thursday night.

2013-05-23 00:00:00