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William Allen High School prom 2024 (PHOTOS)
Editor’s Note: Lehighvalleylive.com is offering a benefit to subscribers: Click the photo gallery to see if we photographed your favorite prom-goer, and get free, print-quality downloads - as well as the option to purchase keepsakes at half the price. William Allen High School students celebrated their prom at The...
Allentown Police make arrest in armed robbery
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Police in Allentown are releasing information about an armed robbery in the city. A press release from Allentown Police says on Friday just before 6 p.m., officers were called to The Corner Mart located in the 2400 block of Emaus Ave. for a report of an armed robbery.
Eight most expensive homes sold in Carbon County, April 29 - May 5
A house in Lake Harmony that sold for $474,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Carbon County in the past week. In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $321,081. The average price per square foot ended up at $220.
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Utensils on the floor, flies on the wall, rodents in the storeroom
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of April 28. 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 ...
How much are Lehigh Valley hospitals giving back to the community? See the results from a recent report
St. Luke’s University Health Network’s hospitals proportionally gave back more to their communities than other hospitals in Pennsylvania in 2021, according to a new report from a health care think tank. St Luke’s contributions to the communities — including through financial assistance, free or discounted care, community health improvement services and grants or donations to community causes — ...
A night at the drive-in after 75 years
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — From the crackle of popcorn to the winding of 35-millimeter film, it was opening night at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater for the 75th year in a row. “This is a celebration tonight guys, you’re here for the fun, you’re here for the magic, and we’re gonna give it to you,” said theater owner Virgil Cardamone in a radio broadcast as fans arrived Friday evening.
Man charged in 2016 slayings makes court appearance
Williamsport, Pa. — Dawud Muneer Rogers appeared at the Lycoming County Courthouse in Williamsport for a long-awaited preliminary hearing. Friday marked the 42-year-old Allentown man’s first appearance since being charged last year with the 2016 slaying of William Michael Blackwell in Williamsport. Judge Aaron Biichle, who initially denied bail for Rogers in September of 2023, bound six charges over for trial. Rogers faces one count of criminal homicide along with...
Elderly woman robbed by trio while using ATM in Bethlehem, cops say
An elderly woman was robbed of $720 and her debit card was stolen as she used an ATM machine outside of a northeast Bethlehem bank, city police said. Police say two men and a woman are responsible in the robbery: 23-year-old Marco Salazar; 40-year-old Roberto C. Uturunco-Rueda; and 36-year-old Keyly Carolina Joya-Quiroz.
Eat, Sip, Shop: Lehigh Valley bar and lounge undergoing upgrades, 'complete transformation'
HANOVER TWP., Pa. - A longstanding spot for drinks, dancing and fun times with friends is in the midst of several changes, including fresh decor, enhanced lighting and sound, food and cocktail additions, and an updated name that celebrates its history. Jetport Plus Bar & Lounge, offering food, drinks and...
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