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Rite Aid to close Lehigh Valley store, 3 others in Pa.
Pharmaceutical chain Rite Aid plans to close 16 more stores, including four locations in Pennsylvania. The stores are located in Schuylkill, Philadelphia, Wayne and Lehigh counties. In a bankruptcy filing earlier this week, Rite Aid said it plans to close the following stores in Pennsylvania:. 500 N. Claude Lord Blvd.,...
Up In Smoke: Phillipsburg Man and Five Others Charged in Raw Pot Ring in Warren County
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - An eight-month investigation resulted in the search and seizure of $20,000 and suspected raw marijuana at a series of smoke shops in Hackettstown. Canna Campus, Good Luck Vapes, Smokey Bear, and Mom N Pops CBD Wellness Shops in Hackettstown were subject to a search warrant which revealed $20,000 in US currency, suspected raw marijuana and suspected cannabinoid-infused products in various forms.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Law enforcement identified Michael Scardigno, 33, of Phillipsburg, who is now charged with third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute...
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Remove the cat (and cat urine); potatoes, shrimp on the floor; flan not cold, sauce not hot
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of April 14. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs the inspections in many areas, while some municipalities such as Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections. All establishments are ...
Homeless encampments along D&L Trail rise amid national housing crisis
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – As hikers and bikers are out enjoying the trails more in the nicer weather lately, they're also noticing more tents in wooded areas, like along the D&L Trail in Bethlehem. Nonprofits tell 69 News that more people are setting up camp along that way, as homelessness...
6 suspects charged in near 2 decades-long burglary ring, operating out of Lehigh and Northampton counties
Six people are facing multiple felony charges for their roles in an alleged burglary ring, which authorities say operated for nearly two decades and targeted several homes throughout Northampton and Lehigh counties and beyond. The Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office held a news conference Friday afternoon announcing the charges filed...
Traffic alert: These Allentown roads will be closed this weekend for St. Luke’s half marathon
Several roads in Allentown will be closed Sunday morning for a half marathon. More than 2,000 racers are expected to participate in the St. Luke’s Half Marathon and 5k, according to event organizers. The following roads will be closed between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.: Linden Street (which becomes Broadway) between 17th Street and Ott Street Broadway between Ott Street and Cedar Crest Boulevard ...
AMC Allentown 16 in Hanover Township is closing. What could take its place?
“Sad” is how North Whitehall Township resident Patrick Murphy felt when he heard the news: AMC Allentown 16, where he had seen “The Simpsons Movie” all the way back in 2007, closes in just a few days. The theater, located at 1700 Catasauqua Road in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, and formerly owned by Carmike Cinemas, opens for the last time on Sunday, according to a statement from AMC Media ...
Baby gator found a year ago in Pa. sewage treatment plant doing ‘fantastic’
ALLENWOOD —“ Fantastic” is the way a senior keeper at Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland describes the condition of the baby alligator found in a Lehigh County sewage treatment plant a year ago Sunday. Thanos, as it has been named, is spunky and eating well, said keeper Tiffany...
Paul Kerr Sentenced For Shooting At Pagan’s Place Bar: PA AG
Paul Kerr, 30, was sentenced to seven to 14 years in prison on Wednesday, April 24, according to the state Attorney General's Office. Authorities said Kerr walked into Pagan's Place bar on Jan. 7, 2023 and was asked to leave by the owner. Kerr "refused and proceeded to argue with Pagan" before exiting the bar, prosecutors said.
Northampton Borough moves to automated payroll system, hires new public works supervisor
During their meeting on April 18, Northampton Borough Council approved the transition to a new automated payroll system. Council unanimously approved the purchase of iSolved, an online HR and payroll platform that will reduce the 20 hours spent every other week on payroll down to two, saving the borough roughly $10,000 per year in admin expenses.
After tragic death, Allentown man becomes hero, giving 4 people the gift of life
April is National Donate Life Month, and we are partnering with the Gift of Life organization to share stories of how organ donation has made a difference in the lives of people in our community. Around David Nagle's wrist is a green bracelet. "This is my reminder, it's actually donate...
‘Absolutely delicious’: Hawaiian doughnuts to take center stage at new Northampton County shop
HELLERTOWN, Pa. - A tasty and tropical experience – complete with leis, tiki torches, illuminated faux palm trees and hot and flavorful treats popularized in Hawaii – is set to make waves in the Lehigh Valley starting next month. Aloha Jay’s, specializing in made-to-order malasadas, will hold a...
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