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The Lehigh Valley music scene’s new hot spot comes with a side of fries
The Lehigh Valley music scene has a new hot spot, and it comes with a side of fries. The Flying V in Bethlehem is known for serving up poutine – the Canadian delicacy of French fries, cheese curds, and gravy – but upstairs you’ll find one of the most buzzed about listening rooms in town.
Alleged Gunman In Easton Shooting Caught In New Jersey: Police
Authorities said Tamir Freeman was taken into custody in Newark, New Jersey on Tuesday, April 23. He was taken to the Essex County jail pending his extradition to Pennsylvania, Easton police said. Investigators believe Freeman was the gunman in a Dec. 11 shooting on Northampton Street that sent a 30-year-old...
ASD to hold budget forum, strategic plan focus group
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown School District Superintendent Carol Birks announced a budget forum will be held at 5:45 p.m. on April 30 at Hayes Elementary. "People often talk about, 'What do they do with all that money?'" Birks said at Thursday's school board meeting. "We are going to have an overview of how we spend our resources."
Roadwork Ahead: Detours Announced In Bucks County
Resurfacing will begin on Geigel Hill Road on Monday, April 29, officials say. The work will continue every weekday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through late May, weather permitting. Geigel Hill Road will be closed from Durham Road to Upper Tinicum Church Road. Drivers should use Upper Tinicum Church Road/Chestnut Ridge Road, Bridgeton Hill Road/Marienstein Road, southbound Route 611 (Easton Road), and Durham Road instead.
Easton high school police officer arrested on corruption of minors charge
A Palmer Township cop assigned to Easton Area High School was arrested Wednesday after allegedly sending a sexually explicit image of himself to an underage student. John “J.T.” Smoke, 45, was arraigned on a misdemeanor charge of corruption of minors and released on $50,000 unsecured bail. The Bangor...
Police ask residents for surveillance footage after shots fired in Bucks County township
BENSALEM, Pa. - A possible shooting in Bensalem last week has prompted local police to ask its residents for help. Officers responded to reports of shots fired near Franklin Commons Building 6 between 9:45 and 10:30 p.m. Friday. Three cars were found vandalized after being hit by gunfire, according to...
Former Wells Fargo branch on Easton Avenue in Bethlehem sold for $1.03M; Chipotle to replace bank
A former Wells Fargo bank branch on a busy retail strip in Bethlehem has been sold for $1.03 million, according to Northampton County records. A representative of the acquirer said a Chipotle Mexican Grill is planned for the 2555 Easton Ave. site, adding another chain restaurant to an area packed with them.
Easton adopts changes to property maintenance standards
EASTON, Pa. – Easton City Council amended property maintenance and housing standards Wednesday night at city hall. The changes include deleting most existing rules governing work orders so that a building code official may issue a written stop work order in accordance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code which has been incorporated into Easton's code of ordinances.
'More than just selling books': Used book fair in Bethlehem benefits a good cause
If you're looking for a good book to read and want to give back at the same time, the AAUW used book fair kicks off Thursday. There are tens of thousands of books to choose from, with the proceeds going back into scholarships and educational programs for women. 69 News...
After 2023 election woes, Northampton County, voting machine vendor pleased with primary election
As Northampton County election workers on Tuesday night completed the opening and processing of the final mail-in ballots, Adam Carbullido looked pleased. “It’s been a good day,” said Carbullido, vice president of the county’s voting-machine vending company, Express Systems & Software. It was a big change from five months ago, when county officials blamed ES&S for voting machine errors that, ...
Allentown Safe Streets for All” initiative| PHOTOS
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk speaks Wednesday, April 24, 2024, during a press conference to announce the “Safe Streets for All” initiative, which is funded through a federal grant and will make the city more pedestrian and bike friendly. Tuerk wants to re-design Hanover Avenue to slow traffic and make it safer.
Revised PPL Electric billing settlement could help poor, older consumers
PPL Electric utilities will place an extra $1 million in its hardship fund to help customers as part of a modified settlement regarding company-caused billing errors that plagued hundreds of Lehigh Valley residents and more systemwide. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved revisions Thursday to an earlier $17 million settlement with Allentown’s PPL that includes the setting aside ...
Pa. officials visit Allentown, highlight National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for this Saturday
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Pennsylvania state officials and members of law enforcement got together Wednesday in Allentown to promote the event. You are encouraged to drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at various locations. You can find drop-off locations near you at the U.S. Justice...
Bucks County begins Thursday under a freeze watch, then warmup but it'll still be chilly
The string of chilly starts continues on Thursday, April 25, as the National Weather Service issued a morning freeze watch for Bucks County and a great portion of the Delaware Valley. The cold front that moved in late Wednesday will limit daytime temperatures. If you’re getting ready to head out...
These are the Lehigh Valley’s 19 best high schools, U.S. News says in new rankings
Nineteen Lehigh Valley high schools made the ranking of the top 500 in Pennsylvania, according to rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report. The publication, which evaluated 656 high schools statewide, put two of the Lehigh Valley’s charter high schools and two of its public high schools in the top 100.
Allentown police chief explains how 'co-responders' help with mental health calls
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A special committee of Allentown City Council met Wednesday night to discuss the future implementation of a co-responder public safety model to address emergency calls which involve mental health issues. On March 20, council voted to establish a special committee to provide a framework for understanding,...
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