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BREINIGSVILLE, Pa. (CBS) -- A pig, rescued by a Lehigh County sanctuary, is taking social media by storm in his search for a forever home.About a month ago, The Sanctuary at Haafsville rescued "Snoop Hogg" while taking dogs from an overcrowded Philadelphia shelter. The team said Snoop was originally found wandering around the city and was believed to be used as bait for dog fighting rings."When I was down there, looking at some dogs, I saw the pig there and was hoping another rescue would probably step up, because we're not really equipped for pigs here," Sanctuary dog care manager...

HUMBOLDT – A man was shot and taken to a Lehigh County hospital after a dispute broke out during a custody exchange at the Turkey Hill near this Hazle Township village. State Police at Hazleton said the shooting happened around 5pm at the Turkey Hill at 70 Station Circle.

A woman from Pennsylvania was arrested because police say she hit and killed a guy riding a moped in New York City on purpose. Lillibeth Vasquez, who lives in Allentown and is 28 years old, is being charged with manslaughter and murder. News outlets like The Allentown Morning Call say...

U. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. - At least one car was involved in a crash in Lehigh County on Thursday morning. It happened in the area of Blue Barn and Memorial roads in Upper Macungie Township shortly after 6:30 a.m. Township police say the accident happened when a motorist on Memorial...

NORTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — A proposed business park in Schnecksville would have an AutoZone store along with a Wawa convenience mart and a medical office building, the developer confirmed Wednesday. Developer King’s Real Estate Management & Development Company presented a revised plan for the King’s Route 309 Business...

The Lehigh County coroner is looking for relatives of a Schuylkill County man. Teddy Doyle Yates, 62, died Sunday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. The Mahanoy City man died of natural causes, the coroner said. Anyone with information on his next of kin should call the coroner's...

SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - Police in South Whitehall Township are investigating a possible distraction burglary. Investigators say it happened around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 3500 block of Catherine Avenue. A white male between 40 and 50 years old, wearing a dark baseball hat, dark jacket and what appeared...

COLEBROOKDALE TWP., Pa. - Police in Colebrookdale Township are investigating an accident that injured a pedestrian Thursday. It happened just after 11:30 a.m. in the 600 block of S. Reading Avenue. Arriving officers found a pedestrian on scene that had been struck by a southbound vehicle. Police say the striking...

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near breinigsville.

RICHLAND TWP., Pa. - Hungry shoppers have several new options to enjoy at the Quakertown Farmers Market, affectionately known as “Q-Mart” to locals. The newest addition is Mi’s Korean Kitchen, offering Korean specialties like kimchi, japchae and bibimbap. The eatery, featuring booth seating, opened a few weeks...

HEREFORD TWP., Pa. — A Lehigh County woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to driving drunk before a crash that left a man dead in Berks County in October 2021. Wendalyn Kutz, 53, of Zionsville, pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle while DUI, aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI, DUI, and disregarding traffic lane, according to court paperwork.

The picturesque town of Centerport is revving up for its 27th Annual Car Show, a day where classic charm meets community camaraderie. Set for May 7, 2023, at the beautiful Centerport Beach, the event is hosted by the Centerport Fire Department Eagle Truck and promises an array of classic cars, custom motorcycles, and even fire trucks. While the show is a paradise for automobile enthusiasts, it’s also a family affair, offering raffles, including a chance to win a Samsung 65" 4K Smart TV and an Apple Watch Series 8, alongside refreshments for a perfect day out.

Delaware State Police have arrested two Pennsylvania men for stealing a boat from a home in Seaford on Tuesday. 21-year old Emanuel Carlo, of Slatington, Pennsylvania, and 27-year-old Lucas Giovinco, of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania were arrested after troopers responded to the home on Walker Road on November 28th at about 7:50 a.m. The boat and trailer were reportedly stolen during the overnight hours. Troopers learned the 59-year-old victim’s Sunbird boat, which was secured on a trailer in the driveway, had been towed. During the investigation, troopers were notified the stolen boat and trailer were seen at the Hampton Inn on Sussex Highway in Seaford and subsequently found the stolen property in the parking lot. The investigation led to the identity of Carlo and Giovinco. Later the same day, troopers apprehended Carlo and Giovinco on a traffic stop in Bridgeville. Both have been charged with the following crimes:

Crews could be seen pulling a burned mattress out of the building, which they say was the cause of the fire.

Allentown will soon have its own Christmas tree to light the city after its Downtown Allentown Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 2. A press release shared exciting plans for the event, with festivities including performances by groups from the Allentown School District, horse-drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate, and appearances by Allentown Symphony Nutcrackers, meLVin, and Santa.

Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company firefighters practice search and rescue techniques at the Allentown Fire Department's training academy tower, along Vultee Street, at the Salisbury department's regular Monday evening drill night Nov. 20. Using an adult-size rescue mannequin, firefighters descended into the darkened lower level of the training tower with self-contained breathing tanks to search for downed victims. The lower level is arranged and furnished as a simulated residence. At any residential fire, the first unit on scene sends interior trained and qualified firefighters into the structure, when it is safe to do so, to search for anyone who may be trapped or incapacitated inside. “This gives our younger firefighters hands-on training in the safety of a controlled environment,” WSVFC Chief Joshua Wells said. PRESS PHOTO BY JIM MARSH.

In this article, we will be exploring four exquisite Chinese restaurants located in Allentown. Have you had the chance to dine at any of them? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences! Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Parishioners held the annual church bazaar at Trexlertown’s St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 1249 Trexlertown Road Nov. 11. Shoppers enjoyed scoping out Christmas decorations, knickknacks and handmade gifts on the historic building’s first floor and basement recreation area. According to Sandy Bachman, the head of the...

On the northern edge of Quakertown sits a vacant former auto parts store in a prime location at Rt. 309 and W. Pumping Station Road in Richland Township. What do you think should go there?. Est. Read Time: 2 mins. On the northern edge of Quakertown sits a vacant former...