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Allentown planners OK project changes for downtown Thomas Jefferson medical college

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Allentown Planning Commission approved an amendment to an approved redevelopment plan involving a medical school at the former Merchants National Bank building Tuesday afternoon at City Hall. The applicant, City Center Group Development, wants to officially establish an educational or college use at 702 Hamilton St....

Allentown, PA · 2d
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Berks County officials give tips on how residents can avoid falling for scams that steal their money

Berks County officials give tips on how residents can avoid falling for scams that steal their money. Those include mailed arrest warrants, fraudulent emails and more.

Berks County, PA · 2d
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Helping Harvest food bank to hold events Saturday: mobile market distribution, Scouting for Food collection

READING, Pa. - The local food bank Helping Harvest has two community events Saturday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a mobile market at Reading Area Community College, located at 2nd and Chestnut streets. It is a “drive-thru distribution” for residents to receive food from their cars.

Reading, PA · 14h
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Gunfire Erupts On Highway In Whitehall: Driver Accused Of Shooting At Vehicle, Police Say

A driver opened fire on another vehicle along a busy Pennsylvania highway before fleeing the scene, state police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Raptor Omar Colon, 47, of Allentown, was arrested following the shooting along State Route 22 Westbound near Fullerton Avenue in Whitehall Township, Lehig…

Lehigh County, PA · 1d

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Boy's Soccer State Playoffs Results

A trio of first round matchups took place in the state tournament for boy's soccer. Wissahickon vs. Northampton (4A) Jacob Fallenstein scored the game-winning goal in the second half of overtime to send Northampton to the quarterfinals with the 3-2 win. Wyomissing vs. Northern Lehigh (2A) It was all Wyomissing...

Wyomissing, PA · 1d

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The coolest blocks in Allentown are not a matter of luck

Taryn Johnson is a graduate student in the Environmental Policy Master's Program at Lehigh University. The coolest blocks in Allentown are not a matter of luck. In the hot summer months, surfaces in parts of Allentown can reach over 100 degrees. However, across town, where there is more tree cover, it is noticeably cooler, with differences up to 11.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The difference is not based on luck, but the legacy of choices about where trees are planted, and where they are not.

Allentown, PA · 20h

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Blue Rock completes 357,840 s/f warehouse in Northampton Twp.

NORTHAMPTON Twp., PA — Blue Rock Construction completed a 357,840 s/f warehouse for Hanover Company in Northampton Township following 14 months of construction. The facility received its Certificate of Occupancy in August 2026. Located on Savage Rd., the warehouse features 51 dock positions, two drive-in doors, curtain wall systems...

Northampton, PA · 1d

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New Reading restaurant to serve up fresh pizza, pasta, cheesesteaks and more

READING, Pa. – A new spot for specialty pizzas, sandwiches, and six-packs of beer is coming soon to Berks County. Anthony’s Pizzeria 817, offering freshly prepared pizza, pasta, and other dishes along with beer and wine to-go, is tentatively set to open on Nov. 19 at 817 Oley St. in Reading, owner Henry Cruz told 69 News.

Reading, PA · 1d

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Residents seek council response to lawsuit tied to Lehigh Street development

Residents looking for a response from borough council about a lawsuit connected to the controversial 102 Lehigh St. development left the Nov. 2 meeting without answers, as council members did not comment on the litigation despite repeated calls from audience members to do so. The lawsuit was filed by Donald...

Lehigh County, PA · 13h

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Girl's Volleyball State First Round Results

State tournament first round matchups concluded on Wednesday for girl's volleyball. Schuylkill Valley played host to Arch Carroll, sweeping them in three sets. Esther Emerson picked up two set-ending kills. Bethlehem Catholic also picked up the sweep over Fleetwood in three sets. Fairleigh Dickinson commit Jocelyn Bell put on a...

Leesport, PA · 1d

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Montgomery County police corporal gets court date, charged with fatally shooting a 22-year-old

NORRISTOWN, Pa. — An Upper Pottsgrove police corporal charged with voluntary manslaughter has a court date. Sean Farrell, 58, will have a jury trial — it’s set to start April 12, according to court documents. He is accused of fatally shooting 22-year-old Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on an early August morning in 2026.

Montgomery County, PA · 1d

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Lehigh County considers suing social media companies over alleged harm to youth

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners retained a law firm to file claims against various social media companies on the county's behalf Tuesday night at administration building. The deal, with Kline & Specter P.C., will "investigate, research and file its claims" against various platforms including but...

Lehigh County, PA · 2d

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Holiday tree to be lit in Reading, Holiday Parade planned for later this month

READING, Pa. - More signs of the holiday season are popping up in downtown Reading. Tuesday morning public works crews started building the Holiday Tree at Fifth and Penn streets. A tree lighting ceremony is planned for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, with holiday performances and appearances by Mayor Eddie...

Reading, PA · 2d

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Free Thanksgiving Dinner Near Walnutport: Reservations Due November 16

WALNUTPORT / SLATINGTON AREA — November 12, 2026. A Northern Lehigh holiday meal program has an approaching reservation deadline. St. John’s United Church of Christ in Slatington plans to provide a free Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 26, from noon to 2 p.m. Reservations must be made by Monday, November 16, according to the Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette.

Slatington, PA · 7h

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Generations Of Reading Families Have Stopped At The Peanut Bar Restaurant In Reading, Pennsylvania, For Free Peanuts

Some restaurants hand you a menu and a glass of water. One spot in downtown Reading hands you peanuts, and then it lets you toss the shells right onto the floor. Nobody frowns, and nobody grabs a broom in a panic. The practice has been going on for so long that grandparents, parents, and kids in Berks County have all shared the same simple ritual at the same tables.

Reading, PA · 1d

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Allentown City Council forwards changes to ‘workforce housing,’ rental inspection fees

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council voted Wednesday to forward a proposed bill to promote the development of workforce affordable housing. The amendment to the city code adds a chapter on “workforce housing” and establishes affordability requirements for certain multifamily rental housing developments. Such developments involve 10...

Allentown, PA · 1d

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Mayor Eddie Morán Announces the City of Reading’s 2026 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Mayor Eddie Morán invites the community to join the City of Reading’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m., at the southeast corner of 5th & Penn Street in downtown Reading, a cherished tradition that celebrates the holiday season with joy, warmth, and unity.

Reading, PA · 20h

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Street paving begins after Coplay sinkhole forces two families from home

COPLAY, Pa. — Crews began paving a street where a water main break and sinkhole forced two families out of a twin home in Coplay. Northampton Borough Municipal Authority General Manager Steve Kerbacher said crews are paving South 4th Street Tuesday, with the goal of finishing the work by the end of the day.

Coplay, PA · 2d

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Craft Distillery and Tasting Room Proposed Near Slatington; Zoning Hearing Set November 18

NORTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP / SLATINGTON AREA | November 10, 2026. A proposal to build a small craft distillery and tasting room near Slatington is scheduled for public zoning review next week. The proposed location is in North Whitehall Township, not within Walnutport Borough, but may interest residents and small-business owners across the Northern Lehigh area.

Slatington, PA · 2d

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Parkland Girl’s Volleyball EPC

Parkland girl’s volleyball lost to Liberty on November 4, 2026. Now, Parkland’s girls volleyball team is preparing for the state tournament even though they lost. The volleyball team’s story doesn’t end here; they still have a long road ahead of them. The volleyball team will be attending the state tournament on November 10, 2026. Coach Krause responds with this,

Allentown, PA · 2d