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Jetson Electric Bikes is recalling 53,000 scooters/ hoverboards over fire hazards following the death of two kids, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The lithium-ion battery packs in the 42-volt Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat and pose a fire hazard, according to the recall notice posted...

HELLERTOWN, Pa. - The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Pennsylvania, and Dechert LLP filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday against the Saucon Valley School District over the district's decision to not allow the After School Satan Club to meet in district facilities. The ACLU says the district...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Jetson Electric Bikes LLC, of Brooklyn, New York, are announcing the recall of about 53,000 42-volt Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a fire hazard. A 10-year-old girl and her 15-year-old sister died...

Projects in Lehigh and Northampton counties are sharing in more than $16 million in grants awarded March 16 by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority. The money awarded locally comes from two sources, with $12.7 million earmarked for the two counties from the Local Share Account that is supported by gambling proceeds in Pennsylvania. The authority awarded $263 million in statewide Local Share Account grants.

BANGOR, Pa. - An early season showdown of unbeatens in the Colonial League hit the diamond in Bangor. The Slaters pulling off the late inning rally to knock off Saucon Valley, 4-3. Things all knotted up at one in the fourth inning, the Panthers would grab the lead on a fielder's choice attempt home but Karter Beller beats out the throw. They would push the lead to, 3-1 heading into the fifth.

For this episode of The El-Chaar Chronicles, Karen El-Chaar welcomes Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure and Kathleen Jiorle, Northampton County Drug and Alcohol Administrator to talk about the new Fake Is Real campaign, which aims to raise awareness about fentanyl-laced and counterfeit prescription pills. Then, Karen speaks with Northampton County...

BUSHKILL TWP., Pa. - In Northampton County, video captures the moment a car slammed into the front of a home. The impact was so severe that pieces of the home ended up in the road, dozens of feet away. The crash happened around 7:15 p.m. Thursday in Bushkill Township in...

On the corner of Third and Adams streets in South Bethlehem is a one-story strip mall that houses a Rite Aid, Maytag Equipped Laundry and Kuki Restaurant, among other small businesses. Milelli Realty proposed a complete demolition of the strip mall to Bethlehem’s Historic Conservation Commission. The mall would be...

ALLENTOWN, PA – Yesterday, District Attorney Jim Martin and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca announced the arrest of Hosheem Johnnyray Klotz, 30, of Macungie, on charges of criminal homicide and aggravated assault. On March 9, 2023, Allentown Police responded to North 10th and Linden streets and found the victim, Mastapha Brown, seated on the curb. An investigation revealed Klotz had assaulted Brown after an argument at a nearby restaurant. Video surveillance showed Klotz striking Brown multiple times in the head and face before stomping on his head. Klotz now faces felony charges of criminal homicide and aggravated assault. The post Macungie Man Charged with Homicide and Aggravated Assault in Allentown appeared first on Shore News Network.

A water tanker truck overturned onto its side along a ramp from Interstate 78 on Thursday evening in Lehigh County. It occurred shortly before 7 p.m. in a grassy section off the ramp from I-78 East to Route 100 South in Upper Macungie Township. Pennsylvania State Police identified the type...

L. NAZARETH TWP., Pa. - A crash closed part of a road in Northampton County for hours on Wednesday. It happened mid-morning on Route 191, also known as Nazareth Pike, near Christian Springs Road in Lower Nazareth Township. At least two cars were involved in the wreck. It appears one...

A high-speed chase Wednesday on Route 191 in Northampton County ended in a crash into a passing vehicle, injuring the other driver, Pennsylvania State Police said. Dequon Bonner, of Brooklyn, was arrested after running away from the crash scene in Lower Nazareth Township, troopers said. His two passengers also tried to run away, state police said.

LEHIGH COUNTY, Pa. — Lehigh County wants to thank its volunteer firefighters — and encourage others to join the ranks — by giving them a break on their property tax bills — as soon as this year. County commissioners are set to consider a tax rebate...

Sam and Gina Masotto came to Bethlehem as former touring actors in the off-broadway play “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding.” They left behind their acting careers to fulfill their dreams of opening a brewery and settled on a small city in Pennsylvania as the place to do it.

The recent end of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's emergency allotment not only put further stresses on the roughly 40,000 Bucks County residents that have come to rely on it, it has had the tremor effect of impacting local food pantries. "We have heard from food pantry volunteers and workers,...

A police officer in Bucks County is being acknowledged for his work in the community and his commitment to safety. Officer Steve Ambs received the Bensalem Township ‘Police Officer of the Year’ award for 2022. Officer Ambs was formally recognized for this honor at the Bensalem Township Council meeting on March 27.

When I came to Lehigh, it was the first time in my life I was not part of a sports team. I spent my childhood rushing from soccer practices to softball games and stopping at Burger King for a quick bite to eat in between. My weekends were filled with traveling to softball and volleyball tournaments all along the east coast.

Lehigh County and western Northampton County will have an elevated risk of high winds on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service issued a hazardous weather outlook which runs from 8 a.m. Saturday through 8 a.m. Sunday. “Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and...

Bangor scores 3-runs in the 5th inning to remain unbeaten. An early season showdown of unbeatens in the Colonial League hit the diamond in Bangor. The Slaters pulling off the late inning rally to knock off Saucon Valley, 4-3.

"I was feeling the emotion. And when I opened my eyes, Lionel Richie was giving me a standing ovation," he says.