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Armed robbery suspect arrested in Allentown
Allentown police have arrested a 39-year-old man they say was responsible for an armed robbery at a city convenience store. Paul Steiner, of the 2000 block of Main Street in Northampton Borough, is charged with felony robbery, felony possession of a prohibited firearm, felony firearms not to be carried without a license, misdemeanor theft and misdemeanor receiving stolen property. Court records do not indicate any attorney information for Steiner.
How a hospital got rid of passwords for nurses
Instead of typing in 16-digit passwords again and again during their shifts, nurses at a Pennsylvania hospital now just scan their badges. Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in Allentown recently launched the Tap and Lock program on its medical-surgical unit — a nursing innovation unit — and two other departments, with plans to expand it to all workstations soon.
A night at the drive-in after 75 years
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — From the crackle of popcorn to the winding of 35-millimeter film, it was opening night at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater for the 75th year in a row. “This is a celebration tonight guys, you’re here for the fun, you’re here for the magic, and we’re gonna give it to you,” said theater owner Virgil Cardamone in a radio broadcast as fans arrived Friday evening.
Route 22 reopens after crash in Whitehall Township
All eastbound traffic lanes have reopened on Route 22 in Whitehall Township after a crash Sunday evening closed the highway. The crash occurred between the exits to Fullerton Avenue and Airport Road, according to 511pa.com. As of around 5:45 p.m., emergency services were still responding to the accident and traffic is still backed up, according to a nearby traffic camera. 511pa.com reported ...
Eight most expensive homes sold in Carbon County, April 29 - May 5
A house in Lake Harmony that sold for $474,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Carbon County in the past week. In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $321,081. The average price per square foot ended up at $220.
William Allen High School prom 2024 (PHOTOS)
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Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Utensils on the floor, flies on the wall, rodents in the storeroom
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of April 28. 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 ...
What’s next in study on restoring Lehigh Valley passenger rail? Special meeting planned.
It’s time to talk trains. Regional transportation planners first heard the findings of the Lehigh Valley Passenger Rail Analysis in late March. They said they would reconvene later in the spring for a discussion on the findings. That discussion is scheduled to be held virtually on Wednesday morning during...
Allentown YMCA celebrates reopening with free workouts till the end of the month
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- It's a monumental Monday for the Greater Valley YMCA's branch in Allentown. Nearly a year after a fire badly damaged the building, fitness has finally resumed. "I already gave him hug. Good morning, welcome back," said Allentown YMCA Executive Director Jodi Perry, as hard core longtime gym...
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