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Homeowner scares off would-be burglars at Berks County home
HAMBURG, Pa. - A motion detection system saved the day for one Berks County homeowner, but state police are still looking for the suspects. Two suspects in two different cars drove up to a property on Garfield Road in Hamburg early Sunday morning. Surveillance footage captured one suspect trying to...
Cause of N. Whitehall blaze that completely destroyed 2 trucking companies still under investigation
The cause of a swift-moving blaze that completely gutted two North Whitehall trucking companies remains under investigation, a fire official said. North Whitehall Fire Marshal Donald Jacobs told lehighvalleylive.com this week both Doctor Diesel and OCS Transport, 4822 Kernsville Road, are a total loss. The two tenants shared a single 5,000- to 7,000-square-foot space on the property just off of Route 309 in the township’s Orefield section.
Driver crashes into Ontelaunee Twp. house
ONTELANUEE TWP., Pa. - Emergency crews in Ontelaunee Township were called to the scene of a vehicle that crashed into a house. It happened on Tuesday morning along Dries Road near Route 222 and Allentown Pike. Officials say the driver was having car issues before crashing into the home. No...
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 ...
Berks ARL to host mobile adoption event at Exeter Township Petco
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) will host a mobile adoption event at the Exeter Township Petco located at 4607 Perkiomen Avenue, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 12 PM – 3 PM. Cats and dogs will be available for adoption during the event thanks to the...
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...
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.
Organizers, vendors ready for upcoming West Reading Craft Pretzel and Beer Fest
WEST READING, Pa. - It's certainly that time of year again and we're "knot" kidding... The West Reading Craft Pretzel and Beer Fest is right around the corner. Pretzel lovers from Berks County and beyond can gather on Penn Avenue on Saturday. In less than 48 hours, the 500 to...
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