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An 11-year-old boy is being called a hero after he jumped into action when he saw a dog biting his sister's young friend.

A fentanyl trafficking network was dismantled by authorities who seized nearly a quarter-pound of the highly-lethal drug, two handguns and several thousand dollars in suspected drug money, the Union County Prosecutor's Office announced. The three-month investigation concluded before dawn on June 20 with the execution of search warrants across Phillipsburg,...

LINDEN, NJ – Police in Linden participated in a statewide crackdown against fentanyl dealers that...

The blast furnaces that today loom beside a world-class performing arts venue don’t belch smoke anymore, and the last remaining ore crane is a casino sign. But these vestiges of the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. still standing in Bethlehem are reminders of America’s industrial past. Now, you can...

The engineer for a Forks Township development says a roundabout is probably the best way to manage traffic at a planned restaurant, car wash and veterinary clinic. At least one township supervisor isn’t so sure, though. The roundabout is proposed at the site of a mixed-use commercial development at...

PALMER TWP., Pa. - Police in part of Northampton County say a grizzly visitor of some backyards in the area is being taken to a more desirable location. Palmer Township Police report a bear was captured after spending weeks wandering backyards. The post from police writes online that the bear...

Nazareth kicked off the celebration of Independence Day weekend Saturday with the 2022 Kazoo Parade. Scores turned out in red-white-and-blue for the bring-your-own-kazoo march set to the tune of patriotic, albeit buzzy, music through the Northampton County borough. It’s a tradition that dates to 2005, and which resumed last year...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A man is arrested on drug charges after a search warrant in Allentown. Police say the search warrant was executed on Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the 1000 block of South Front Street. Dale Curtis Morris, 42 was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver,...

WILSON, Pa. - A Montgomery County man is facing homicide charges in the death of a toddler. James Wyant, 36, of Pennsburg, is behind bars after a grand jury determined he was responsible for beating the 2-year-old boy and ultimately causing his death last summer, according to the grand jury report.

The Bush House Hotel, which has been in operation in Quakertown since 1850.Image via Google Maps. Bush House Hotel has partnered with the Quakertown Ministerium to open a social service resource center at its property. It will be available to both the residents of the rooming house and the greater Quakertown community.

Most of us mark the Fourth of July by having cookouts, watching fireworks catching a ballgame or spending a day at the beach. But don’t forget the reason for the holiday, to commemorate America’s declaration of independence from Britain. Can you pass this quiz about Independence Day, patriotism and the history of our fight for freedom? Answers are at the bottom. 1. Who is the only U.S. ...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – From bounce houses to fireworks, Fourth of July weekend was in full swing at the Great American Blast inside Allentown's Coca-Cola Park on Saturday. "Anytime we get a chance, we come out here," said Emmanuel Hernandez of Wilson. Hernandez and his son Brayden usually spend Independence...

Kingwood Township Park Playground in Frenchtown NJ is one of those playgrounds that has undergone major renovations in the last few years. We initially visited in 2015 and were pleasantly surprised when our July 1, 2022 visit resulted in us seeing all the new equipment. Take a look and plan a visit with the kids.

A new Lehigh Valley brewery is celebrating more than America’s independence from Great Britain this weekend. Rising River Brewing, at 1955 Willow Lane in the East Texas section of Lower Macungie Township, also is celebrating its soon-to-be independence from an outdoor tent, which has served as its temporary tasting room for the past six months. The brewery’s indoor facility passed its final ...

Allentown police officers chasing a man ended up saving him after he jumped into a canal, the department said. Police on patrol early Thursday morning saw an empty car parked after hours in the Lehigh Canal Park off East Walnut Street. As city officers walked to the vehicle, a man...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A man jumped in the water to run away from police in Allentown, but then needed the officers to save him from drowning. Allentown officers spotted an unoccupied car in Canal Park around 1 a.m. Friday, said Allentown police in a news release. A man and woman...

Some would say 2015 Duke basketball national champ Tyus Jones, the No. 24 overall pick at that year's draft following his one year in Durham, has earned the right to be a full-time starter in the NBA. The 26-year-old executed admirably in the Memphis Grizzlies starting lineup for 26 games...

Screening of new wine documentary to be paired with wine tasting in the. BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest, in partnership with Juniper & Grain’s Jay Nee, are delighted to host a relaxing afternoon of wine and film in the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema (FBAC) on Sat., July 23, 2022 at 12 p.m. Guests are invited to indulge in three varieties of organic wine while enjoying a screening of the new documentary Living Wine. Tickets are $22.50 for ArtsQuest Members or $25 for general admission and available to purchase at the ArtsQuest Center Box Office or at SteelStacks.org. Tickets for seniors and under 25 are $23 when purchased at the box office. For more exclusive ticket access and advance purchase opportunities, become an ArtsQuest Circle donor today.

Fourth of July, Allentown: Start the week with July 4th celebrations. The celebrations and events are numerous in the Lehigh Valley. In Allentown, the Fourth of July Celebration is 5 - 10 p.m. July 4 at J. Birney Crum Stadium, with free entrance to performances and fireworks. The event is a “Red, White, and Blue” day of family fun with live music, entertainment and food. There will be patriotic items given away at gate entrances. The night is capped by a fireworks display scheduled at 9:20 p.m. And, if you find the right vantage point, you can also see the fireworks show scheduled at 9 p.m. at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. South Whitehall Township (above). Information: www.allentownpa.gov.