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‘Smash hit’: Lehigh Valley’s new dining and nightlife venue serving up vibrant food, atmosphere
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A new restaurant and lounge is offering a unique space to enjoy premium food, cocktails and fun times with friends in Lehigh County. Vyral Lounge & Bar, offering made-from-scratch dishes, drinks and nightlife entertainment, held a grand opening on April 14 at 1179 Airport Road in Allentown.
Hazleton City Police look for wanted man
HAZLETON CITY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hazleton City Police Department announced Wednesday that officers are looking for a wanted man. Police say Bryan Padilla, 34, of Hazleton, pictured above, is wanted on the following charges: Anyone with information regarding Padilla’s whereabouts is urged to call or text the Hazleton City Police Tipline at 570-450-2080 […]
Update: Freeze watch affecting Pennsylvania Friday
On Thursday at 6:07 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated freeze watch valid for Friday between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties. The weather service describes, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 degrees possible." "Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other...
Man sentenced to 7-14 years for 2023 shooting at Allentown bar
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A Lehigh County man was sentenced to prison this week for a 2023 shooting at an Allentown bar. 30-year-old Paul Kerr received 7 to 14 years in prison for the January 7, 2023 shooting at Pagan’s Place in the 700 block of N. Jordan Street. Kerr...
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Lehighton crash
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — A motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital following a crash in Lehighton on Sunday afternoon. According to Carbon County dispatchers, the crash occurred around 3:37 p.m. on Route 902 eastbound near Gypsy Hill Road. No word yet on the victim's condition or what may have led...
Three arrested for alleged retail theft at Walmart
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that five women were arrested after being accused of retail thefts at a Walmart in Luzerne County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to Walmart in Hazle Township for separate retail theft incidents throughout April. On April 9 around 5:30 p.m., troopers say they were […]
See all homes sold in Carbon County, April 15 to April 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Carbon County reported from April 15 to April 21. There were 10 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,344-square-foot home on Behrens Road in Jim Thorpe that sold for $264,850.
'It was 200 feet in the air': Investigation continues after massive fire lights up sky in North Whitehall
NORTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - "I heard explosions. The warehouse is on fire," neighbor Patrick Petrillo said. It was Petrillo's middle-of-the-night unnerving wake-up call. "What did it look like?" I asked him. "It was 200 feet in the air. Higher than those poles, and I knew it was done," he...
How was voter turnout in the Lehigh Valley for PA primary election? Interest was low compared to recent presidential primaries.
Presidential primaries may be high-profile elections, but Tuesday’s contests failed to motivate many voters to cast their ballots — whether in person or by mail — in numbers significantly higher than last year’s local municipal primaries. Lehigh County reported a voter turnout of 22.5% last May, slightly higher than the 22.2% reported Tuesday night. Last year, slightly more than one out of ...
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...
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