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Popular Memorial Day parade canceled ahead of strong storms
A popular Memorial Day parade in the Lehigh Valley has been canceled due to concerns about weather. Organizers of the annual Easton Memorial Day parade in Northampton County announced Friday that “due to the predicted weather,” Monday’s celebration will take place indoors instead. The indoor ceremony will...
Police search for suspect after deadly shooting in Monroe County
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — State police are searching for a suspect after a deadly shooting Friday night at a bar near East Stroudsburg. The shooting happened shortly before 11 p.m. at My Place Bar & Grill on Milford Road in Middle Smithfield Township, state police said. The victim — whose identity was not disclosed — was hit by gunfire and later died at Lehigh Valley Pocono Medical Center.
$975K Slate Belt home tops May 13-19 list of most expensive sold in Lehigh Valley
A home in Upper Mount Bethel Township that sold for $975,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Northampton County in the most recent week of available deed transactions. The property at 16 Alexandra Circle was built in 2007 and has a living area of...
10 most expensive homes sold in Northampton County, May 13-19
A house in Mount Bethel that sold for $975,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Northampton County in the past week. In total, 73 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $382,533, or $197 per square foot.
PSP: Police investigating East Stroudsburg homicide
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TWP., Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are reporting one person has died in a shooting incident Friday night. Police say the shooting occurred at My Place Bar & Grill at 5138 Milford Road in East Stroudsburg, Monroe County. At approximately 10:54 p.m. police responded to the location,...
Pocono Pride set to draw biggest crowd yet, with expanded entertainment, security
A rainbow crosswalk on the corner of Monroe and 7th Streets in Stroudsburg is quiet now, but soon the pavement will echo with the sounds of music and thousands of feet. The brightly colored stripes represent the borough's support and excitement for the annual Pocono Pride Festival, which is set for Sunday, June 2 — and just one among a weekend of events to kick of June, which is observed as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Warehouse Boom in Palmer Township and Its Aftermath Should Sound Warning Bells Throughout The Region
The Chrin Commerce Center in Palmer Township has 6 million square feet of warehouses. The warehouse boom in Palmer Township offers plenty of examples of the positives that come with it but also the many negatives it brings to the community. The warehouse boom in Palmer Township, ten miles north...
Bethlehem man, 44, found dead in Lehigh River near Lehighton
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — Carbon County dispatchers say a 44-year-old man from Bethlehem was found dead in the Lehigh River near Lehighton on Saturday afternoon. According to dispatchers, it was reported that the man had disappeared in the water around 1:15 p.m. Bystanders found him deceased shortly afterward. The Carbon...
‘Strike up some fun’: Lehigh Valley's new entertainment hub to feature bowling, axe throwing, arcade and dining
L. SAUCON TWP., Pa. - Fresh food, flavorful drinks and fun times with friends will soon return to a familiar location in Northampton County. B Social, a state-of-the-art entertainment and dining venue featuring cutting-edge arcade games, stylish bowling lanes, axe throwing, craft beer and food, is set to open in July at 3717 Route 378 in Lower Saucon Township.
Lopatcong Township Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Robbery Suspect
LOPATCONG TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Lopatcong Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying an individual responsible for a robbery in progress at the First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union. On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at approximately 9:50 A.M., the Lopatcong Township Police Department was dispatched to a robbery in progress at the First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union located at 501 Baltimore Street in Lopatcong. The unidentified individual entered the credit union where they allegedly demanded money from the teller.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Previously reported by TAPinto, on the morning of...
The story of a mass grave of soldiers on a Bethlehem hillside, hidden in plain sight
Editor’s note: The following post originally published on Sept. 1, 2018 and is being republished in recognition of Memorial Day. The memorial is well marked but not as well known, tucked away on a side street yet perched over a busy highway. Blue signs point the way in West...
Package Thief Caught On Video In Northampton County, Police Say
Authorities said the suspect stole the package shortly after it was dropped off by a FedEx driver on the 1900 block of Sunderland Drive. He was wearing a blue Amazon vest and fled in a white sedan with tinted windows. Anyone who can identify the suspect is asked to call...
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Expired baby formula, milk; spoiled produce; moldy ice; sanitize that toilet
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of May 12. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs the inspections in many areas, while some municipalities such as Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections. All establishments are inspected ...
Storms knock out power for thousands in the Lehigh Valley
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Thousands of people are without power Thursday morning as strong thunderstorms move across the region.According to PPL Electric, nearly 12,000 customers in Lehigh County are without power as of 9 a.m., and more than 10,000 customers are without power in Northampton County.Met-Ed says more than 400 of its customers in Lehigh County lost power, while more than 2,000 people are without power in Berks County.The brunt of this storm system, which packed reports of gusty winds, heavy downpours and hail, has moved out of the region, though meteorologist Grant Gilmore says these storms have produced damage in the Bethlehem area, including downed trees and power lines.In the Philadelphia area, the most severe weather has moved on, though there's still a chance for spotty but strong showers throughout the morning.As the front drops to our south this afternoon, skies will clear for a partly sunny second half of the day. Another round of showers is possible late tonight and again early Friday morning.
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