NJ Father Of 17 Shot In Head Outside Easton Store: Second Man Convicted In Killing

A father of 17 was shot in the head while sitting in a parked vehicle outside a Pennsylvania convenience store. More than three years later, a second Philadelphia man has been convicted in his killing, authorities announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Rasheed Quayle Tisdale, 32, was found guilty of criminal …

This Unassuming Pennsylvania Eatery Is Home To The Best Burgers You’ll Ever Taste

Some restaurants earn their reputation quietly, without a single billboard or a sponsored post in sight, and Diner 248 in Easton, Pennsylvania is doing exactly that. If you haven’t been yet, you’re missing out on one of the most satisfying meals the Lehigh Valley has to offer. Here’s...

Doctors’ group asks Easton to shut down PA Bacon Fest a day before festival’s start

There’s no reason to celebrate bacon, according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. The group wants Easton to cancel PA Bacon Fest this weekend and replace it with a celebration for a healthy food like hazelnuts, cherries or chestnuts. Processed meats like bacon contribute to colorectal cancer, the...

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32-year-old convicted of conspiracy to commit criminal homicide in 2023 Easton shooting

32-year-old convicted of conspiracy to commit criminal homicide in 2023 Easton shooting. Rasheed Quayle Tisdale, 32, has been convicted for his role in a shooting that occurred in Easton in 2023.

N.J. man dies in wrong-way Route 22 crash during police pursuit: cops

A New Jersey man was killed Wednesday night after fleeing from troopers in a Route 22 police pursuit spanning Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania State Police said. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office on Thursday identified the man as 35-year-old Juan Diaz, of Newark, Essex County. An autopsy was scheduled for later Thursday to assist in determining the cause of death, Coroner Daniel Buglio said.

Downtown cafe reopens 8 months after Easton fire

Eight months after a February fire in downtown Easton forced several businesses to close, State Cafe and Grill reopened its doors on Oct. 29. Owner Bill Sneeringer said the water used to extinguish the fire flooded the building’s basement, destroying much of State Cafe’s inventory and equipment. “We...

New family-run restaurant to offer authentic Jamaican food ‘with a touch of soul’ in Bethlehem

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A new restaurant will soon serve up a taste of the tropics in Northampton County. Jammin Yaad Vybz, offering authentic Jamaican cuisine “with a touch of soul,” will hold its grand opening from 2 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 15 at 738 E. Fourth St. in south Bethlehem, co-owner Alicia James told 69 News.

Left lane on Route 22 to close in both directions starting next week in Lopatcong, Warren County

LOPATCONG TWP., N.J. - The left lane on Route 22 in both directions in Lopatcong, Warren County is scheduled to be closed starting next week. The closure comes as a resurfacing and intersection improvement project nears completion in the area, the New Jersey Department of Transportation says in a news release.

10 most expensive homes sold in Washington Township, Oct. 26-Nov. 1

A single-family home in Blackwood that sold for $1.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Washington Township during the past week. In total, 21 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area in the past week, with an average price of $531,063. The average price per square foot was $210.

New eats, entertainment and extensive upgrades coming to iconic Whitehall shopping center

WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – The curtain is rising on a new performance venue as well as a new chapter for a prominent Lehigh Valley shopping plaza, with several other new tenants – including a grocery store, family adventure park and full-service restaurant – set to join the mix in the coming months.

State moves Gracedale nursing home to Provisional III license

EASTON, Pa.- Gracedale nursing home's license is changing again, this time to Provisional III status. Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski delivered the news to the county council during its regular meeting Thursday night. Gracedale, which is in Upper Nazareth Township and is owned and operated by the county, has been...

Allentown man pleads guilty in Catasauqua ‘quick draw’ killing, faces at least 6½ years

An Allentown man will serve at least 6½ years in state prison after pleading guilty Thursday to third-degree murder in the shooting death of a 19-year-old during what witnesses called an armed game of "quick draw" in Catasauqua. The post Allentown man pleads guilty in Catasauqua ‘quick draw’ killing, faces at least 6½ years appeared first on LehighDaily.com .

No injuries reported after machinery catches fire at Warren County manufacturing facility

WASHINGTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Warren County) — Employees at a manufacturing facility in Washington Borough extinguished a machinery fire early Tuesday morning before firefighters arrived, according to police. On Nov. 3, at approximately 5:28 a.m., officers from the Washington Township Police Department and members of the Washington Borough Fire Department...

David Martin's Ferry | Lehigh Valley Landmarks

In 1742, crossing the Delaware River at the Forks in Easton, Pennsylvania meant climbing into a canoe. Your horse did not get a seat. It swam alongside, reins in your hand, the current pulling at its legs. There was no bridge. There was no town on the Pennsylvania shore, only woods, brush, and an Indian path toward Bethlehem. There was just a ferryman, and he was a former New Jersey sheriff named David Martin.

New Lehigh Valley coffee shop to serve up specialty drinks, fresh eats, cozy vibes

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A new welcoming spot for cortados, cappuccinos, croissants, and conversation is set to open this weekend in Northampton County. Bethlehem Coffee Company, offering a wide array of classic and signature coffee drinks along with tea, baked goods, sandwiches, and more, will hold its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 9 W. Fourth St. in Bethlehem.

Student vehicles forced to relocate to Metzgar Fields for Rivalry Weekend

Lafayette College students in three on-campus parking lots will be required to move their vehicles to the Metzgar Fields Athletics Campus lot for Rivalry Weekend, which includes the annual Lafayette-Lehigh football game and homecoming festivities. Markle Parking Deck, Leopard Parking Deck and Bushkill Commons will be closed for student parking...

Notre Dame High School shows off new $9.6 million academic fieldhouse

EASTON, Pa.- Notre Dame High School has celebrated a major milestone. Last year, the school broke ground for a new academic fieldhouse and raised $9.6 million for its completion. On Friday, the school held a first look at the new building. "In one year, we've come a really long way,...

Phillipsburg Town Council approves ordinance holding parents accountable for minors’ offenses

PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. (Warren County) — The Phillipsburg Town Council adopted an ordinance Oct. 27 that could subject parents and legal guardians to fines of up to $2,000, jail time or community service if they are found responsible for contributing to certain offenses committed by their minor children. Ordinance No....

Phillipsburg heads to East Orange seeking Big Central record 5th straight trip to a trophy game

Phillipsburg head coach Frank Duffy talks to his team after a 42-31 win at St. Joseph-Metuchen on September 28, 2026. (Photo: Marcus Borden) There can be no doubt, and no denying: the Phillipsburg football program has been the most successful and consistent of all 59 Big Central Conference football teams over the past five seasons.