Chester couple accused of raping and abusing 2 women with intellectual disabilitiesFox - Fox 29 News Philadelphia - TV1 DAY AGO
New details after crash involving a car full of 16-year-olds left 1 dead & 2 injuredFox - Fox 29 News Philadelphia - TV1 DAY AGO
Moments 16-year-old fatally crashed into tree in PhiladelphiaFox - Fox 29 News Philadelphia - TV2 DAYS AGO
LATEST NEWS
See all homes sold in Northampton County, April 15 to April 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Northampton County reported from April 15 to April 21. There were 34 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,776-square-foot home on Freedom Terrace in Easton that sold for $330,000. Bethlehem.
Animal Cruelty Investigation Launched In Northampton County
Officers were called to Frutchey Hill Road and Richmond Road Saturday morning, April 20 for an "animal complaint," Township police said in a release. A small, brown Yorkie with a green colored bandana was found dead in a cage under a white bedsheet, authorities said. The dog "appeared to have been deceased for an extended period of time," they noted.
Man struck by vehicle, seriously hurt in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- A pedestrian was seriously hurt when he was hit by a vehicle in Bethlehem early Tuesday morning. It happened at 4:10 a.m. at the intersection of Daly Ave. and Hayes St., said Bethlehem police. Responding officers found a 39-year-old man in the westbound lanes of Daly Ave.,...
Pennsylvania primary election: Despite high-profile races, a quiet day at the polls in Lehigh Valley
Tuesday’s weather was all a political hopeful could ask for: a crisp and sunny morning ripening into a comfortable afternoon of blue sky and light breezes. Election weather. This being a primary, though, with the presidential nominations a foregone conclusion, most Lehigh Valley polls were achingly slow. So a stormy day might not have made much difference. Too bad. Primary voters got to ...
10 most expensive homes sold in Bucks County, April 8-14
A house in New Hope that sold for $2.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bucks County in the past week. In total, 108 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $539,031. The average price per square foot ended up at $271.
Second-alarm fire ravages Stockertown building
A two-alarm commercial structure fire drew dozens of firefighters Tuesday afternoon in Stockertown. The fire was reported shortly before 4 p.m. It was on the property of Lezzer Lumber at 215 Center St., a Northampton County 911 dispatch supervisor confirmed. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Police called to McDonald's after man threatens employees
Shamokin Dam, Pa. — Police say they were called to the Shamokin Dam McDonald's after a man threatened to slit the throat of an employee. Andrew Augustus Vanucci, 31, of Hampton, N.J., now faces charges for the alleged threats he made shortly after 10:30 p.m. April 15 at the restaurant on North Susquehanna Trail. Vanucci walked into the restaurant that night and began yelling at a female employee and allegedly...
Freeman fends off Sultana in race for Easton area state representative, unofficial results say
Robert Freeman appears to have withstood his first primary election challenge since 1982 by defeating Taiba Sultana in the Democratic primary for state representative in the 136th District, according to unofficial results. Freeman held a roughly three-to-one vote advantage over Sultana with all of the votes tallied, according to unofficial...
Two injured after police chase ends in Huntingdon County
FULTON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Allentown man is accused of leading state police on a chase Monday evening that led to a crash. State police out of Everett (Troop T) attempted to stop a white Dodge Truck pulling a trailer with a car on it on the Pennsylvania Turnpike around 7:40 p.m. on April […]
Lehigh Valley to welcome new Wawa this week, new Sheetz next week
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Two competing gas station and convenience store chains are set to expand their footprints in the Lehigh Valley within the next 10 days. Delaware County-based Wawa, with more than 1,000 locations in six states and Washington D.C., will hold a grand opening of its newest regional location at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 25, at 3608 Nazareth Pike (Route 191) in Bethlehem Township.
Popular Lehigh Valley auto repair shop expands with 2nd location at former diner site
FORKS TWP., Pa. – A one-time hot spot for pancakes, prime rib and other freshly prepared eats has found new life as an auto maintenance and repair shop in Northampton County. Wrenchtec, a popular independent business offering a wide array of automotive services, on Tuesday opened its second Lehigh...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.