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A 2.6 magnitude earthquake in Central New Jersey rocks Bucks County second time this week
Another earthquake rattled through Gladstone, New Jersey, and was felt across the Delaware River in Bucks County this morning. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed a 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit the area at about 7 a.m. Wednesday and had almost 500 confirmed reports on the USGS website by 10 a.m. ...
Driver slams into Bennett Toyota in Allentown in fatal crash, causing near $1M in damage
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- A man driving at a high speed was killed after he veered off the road and crashed into a car dealership in Allentown early Tuesday morning, police said.The crash happened just after 1 a.m. on Lehigh Street near Vultee Street. Police said the driver was heading north on Lehigh Street when he veered off the road.Images from the scene showed multiple damaged vehicles and a flipped vehicle.The Lehigh County Coroner's Office identified the driver as 27-year-old Abeil Adilow of Philadelphia. He was pronounced dead just before 2 a.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.Staff at the dealership arrived to work Tuesday morning tasked with cleaning up the damage.
What’s coming to the Westgate Mall, and what happened to the businesses that were forced to leave
Westgate Mall has gone through some major changes over the last couple of years — with some major changes to come. The upheaval began in 2018, when New Jersey-based Onyx Equities bought the strip mall on Schoenersville Road in Bethlehem. Since then, the company has invested in a full makeover for the property, starting with opening a 16,000-square-foot Harbor Freight Tools in the former Weis ...
Update: Severe thunderstorm warning expected to expire at 9 p.m.
The warning was for Bucks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. "The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms," according to the National Weather Service.
Multiple rowhomes on fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- Multiple rowhomes are on fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon, the fire department said. The fire started around 3 p.m. in the area of 711 N. 7th St.The fire started in one house but jumped to two more homes. So far, no injuries have been reported. First responders evacuated the block due to smoke conditions. The cause of the fire is under investigation This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.
'I'll always speak of my son until the day I'm not here': Mom who started Bereaved Mother's Day Dinner speaks out
EASTON, Pa. - At the Seven Sirens Blendery at Easton's Silk Mill, owner Jordan Serulneck is getting ready for a very special Mother's Day event: a Bereaved Mother's Day Dinner. "It's a very specific grief that not many people share," Serulneck said. Kathy Noonan started the dinner seven years ago...
Part of wall falls from 3rd story of Allentown rowhome
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Part of an Allentown rowhome crumbled onto the street below. It happened around 11:15 p.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of N. 16th Street, said Allentown Deputy Fire Chief Christian Williams. A portion of the sidewall on the third story of the home fell, damaging a utility...
Police Search for Suspect Who Kidnapped a Woman and Held her Captive
Police in Bristol Township Bucks County are looking for a man they say kidnapped a woman and held her captive with a knife. Police say Richard Phillips allegedly kidnapped the woman at a Wawa in Bristol. According to Bristol Township Police, he took her to a friend’s house, where she managed to escape. An arrest […]
PPL customers to see drop in electricity supply prices this summer
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — PPL Electric customers who don't shop for electricity supply can expect to see a drop in their supply price this summer, the power company said Tuesday. The supply decrease applies to those PPL Electric Utilities customers who are on the Company’s default supply rate, also known as the Price to Compare (PTC).
Revitalization project in Easton including affordable housing units getting $600,000 in funding
EASTON, Pa. - A revitalization project in Easton’s South Side is getting a big financial boost. The project, which will include four affordable housing units, was approved recently for $600,000 in funding by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, according to state Rep. Robert Freeman. “In addition to the new...
Video: $190,000 in cash stolen from Tesla at gas station in Bucks County
BENSALEM, Pa. - A man has been arrested after police say he broke into a vehicle and took nearly $200,000 from its back seat this week. On Monday, police were called to the Conoco Gas Station on Knights Road in Bensalem for the staggering theft. Surveillance video showed the suspect...
‘Fun, new spot’: Lehigh Valley’s new cafe and lounge serving up fresh eats, drinks and vibes
EASTON, Pa. - A stylish new establishment is serving up coffee, craft beer and a cool atmosphere in Northampton County. Tapestry, a lounge and cafe offering a variety of fresh food and drinks, held a soft opening last week at 101 Northampton St. in downtown Easton. The ground floor space,...
Historically-Inspired Dry Goods Shop Opening in Bethlehem
A ribbon-cutting event is scheduled for Thursday, May 23 and will be open to the community. Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites will celebrate the start of an exciting new chapter in the history of one of its downtown edifices with the opening of the Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe in May. A ribbon-cutting event is scheduled for Thursday, May 23 and will be open to the community.
'Explosive Device,' Drugs Found In Wanted Man's Bag: Slate Belt PD
Thomas Dee Stocker Jr. is sought for weapons of mass destruction, resisting arrest, and drug offenses, according to Slate Belt Regional Police. Authorities said Stocker was wanted by the Northampton County Sheriff's Office when he was spotted on the 800 block of Bangor Road around 10 p.m. After a short conversation with an officer, Stocker fled on foot and police gave chase, SBRPD said.
Oscar Mayer Weinermobile making local stop, West Ward market opening | Lehigh Valley headlines
This is one hot dog you won’t find at most other local carnivals this year. The famed Oscar Mayer Weinermobile will appear from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Co. Carnival, the fire company told lehighvalleylive.com. If you purchase a product or register for...
PennDOT considers new Lehigh Valley train routes
Five new bus routes are being considered for the Lehigh Valley passenger train service. If approved, implementation of the routes would take significant funding and could be completed within the next 10 to 12 years. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and consulting company WSP created a Lehigh Valley Passenger Train Rail...
Phillipsburg Couple Left Toddlers In Car So They Could Go Wine-Tasting, Prosecutor Says
John O’Mahoney, 43, and Radhika Vyas, 37, both of Phillipsburg, have each been charged with cruelty and neglect of children in the fourth degree, the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office said. Troopers from the Washington Barracks responded to Four Sisters Winery in White Township on Feb. 25, on reports...
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