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U-Haul van plows into bank in Allentown; police investigating
Allentown police and emergency personnel responded Friday evening after a driver in a U-Haul plowed into a Wells Fargo branch on Union Boulevard. The accident happened around 7:30 p.m. Witnesses said the driver was heading west on Union Boulevard when it crossed over the road, struck two parked vehicles and slammed into the left front corner of the bank building the bank building, where the ...
First responders, hazmat crews respond to home in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- First responders were sent to a house in Bethlehem on Sunday night. They were on scene at a house on Liberty Street for about five hours. Members of the Hazmat unit for Bethlehem Fire Department were there. Part of the street was blocked off as crews were...
Teenage entrepreneur opening 'dream' restaurant at former Dinky’s spot in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Just a year after graduating from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, a driven, business-minded teenager is set to notch another significant accomplishment in the city. Abdul S. Wali, 18, will soon be able to call himself a restaurateur as he is teaming up with his father, Mohammad...
Bucks County Breakfast Sandwiches Rank Among Top in Philly Area
The "Heart Attack" bagel sandwich off of Second Street Pike's appropriately-named 2nd Street Bagels is one of the top Bucks County breakfast sandwiches in the region. Quite a few Bucks County breakfast sandwiches have been ranked among the 50 best in the region, according to Michael Klein of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
4 arrested, 2 sought for allegedly stealing cash, guns, jewelry from homes in Pa., NJ
Four people were arrested and police are searching for two more suspects in a burglary ring in which thousands of dollars, dozens of weapons, jewelry, electronics and other items were stolen from homes in Lehigh, Berks and Northampton counties in Pennsylvania as well as at least one home in New Jersey from 2007 until 2024, officials said.
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Remove the cat (and cat urine); potatoes, shrimp on the floor; flan not cold, sauce not hot
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of April 14. 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 ...
At Hartland Salvage in Harleysville, A Mother and Daughter Team Rescue Historic Pieces from Ending Up in Landfills
At Hartland Salvage in Harleysville, a mother and daughter rescue historic pieces from ending up in landfills. At Hartland Salvage in Harleysville, a mother-and-daughter team rescues historic pieces like doors, lights, and much more, and makes sure they do not end up in landfills, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia.
Lehigh Valley weather: Summer-like temps might break a record Monday
Put away the jackets at least for the start of the work week, because the Lehigh Valley is getting a summer preview Monday when temperatures are predicted to soar to the mid-80s. “It’s the hottest day of the year in the Northeast, with temperatures into the mid-80s by mid-afternoon,” said...
Near record highs today; shower and thunderstorm chances start Tuesday
Very warm with sunshine and some clouds (stray shower/t-storm north). High: 85. Partly sunny and warm with a late-day shower and gusty thunderstorm. High: 81 Low: 54. It was a tale of two seasons this weekend. From cloudy skies and temperatures mainly in the 50s Saturday to a return of plenty of sunshine and highs well into the 70s on Sunday, it was classic April weather for eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey.
Couple serving up specialty beers, pizzas and smiles at new Lehigh Valley brewery
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new brewery in Northampton County is creating a buzz with unique craft beers, cocktails, wines and other drinks, while also satisfying food cravings with made-on-site soft pretzels, pizzas, sausage plates and other eats. Wishful Thinking Brewing Company, a brewery and taproom serving craft beers such...
After his best year ever finding shed deer antlers, Carbon County man shares tips for success
Dennis Hawk’s school of finding shed white-tailed deer antlers is not for the faint of heart. No. 1, there’s the mileage: The Palmerton area man estimates he’s put in 150 miles over the past few months hiking the Blue Mountain and spots out toward Tamaqua, in the Mahoning Valley and up around Jim Thorpe.
Paul Kerr Sentenced For Shooting At Pagan’s Place Bar: PA AG
Paul Kerr, 30, was sentenced to seven to 14 years in prison on Wednesday, April 24, according to the state Attorney General's Office. Authorities said Kerr walked into Pagan's Place bar on Jan. 7, 2023 and was asked to leave by the owner. Kerr "refused and proceeded to argue with Pagan" before exiting the bar, prosecutors said.
Fiery Crash On PA Turnpike Sends 1 To Hospital (UPDATED)
A fiery crash on I-476 closed the northbound lanes in a portion of Lehigh County early Friday, April 26.It happened around 6 a.m. near Mill Race Road near Macungie. CRASH BLOCKING - #Paturnpike - I-476 Northbound milepost 51 between Quakertown #44 and Lehigh Valley #56 blocking the right lane. B…
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