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Driver slams into Bennett Toyota in Allentown in fatal crash, causing near $1M in damage
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- A man driving at a high speed was killed after he veered off the road and crashed into a car dealership in Allentown early Tuesday morning, police said.The crash happened just after 1 a.m. on Lehigh Street near Vultee Street. Police said the driver was heading north on Lehigh Street when he veered off the road.Images from the scene showed multiple damaged vehicles and a flipped vehicle.The Lehigh County Coroner's Office identified the driver as 27-year-old Abeil Adilow of Philadelphia. He was pronounced dead just before 2 a.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.Staff at the dealership arrived to work Tuesday morning tasked with cleaning up the damage.
Multiple rowhomes on fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- Multiple rowhomes are on fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon, the fire department said. The fire started around 3 p.m. in the area of 711 N. 7th St.The fire started in one house but jumped to two more homes. So far, no injuries have been reported. First responders evacuated the block due to smoke conditions. The cause of the fire is under investigation This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.
PPL says customers to see decrease in electricity supply prices this summer
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - PPL customers who don’t shop for electricity supply will see a drop in their supply price starting June 1, company officials say. The supply decrease applies to customers of PPL Electric Utilities on the company’s default supply rate, also known as the Price to Compare (PTC.)
Revitalization project in Easton including affordable housing units getting $600,000 in funding
EASTON, Pa. - A revitalization project in Easton’s South Side is getting a big financial boost. The project, which will include four affordable housing units, was approved recently for $600,000 in funding by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, according to state Rep. Robert Freeman. “In addition to the new...
'Explosive Device,' Drugs Found In Wanted Man's Bag: Slate Belt PD
Thomas Dee Stocker Jr. is sought for weapons of mass destruction, resisting arrest, and drug offenses, according to Slate Belt Regional Police. Authorities said Stocker was wanted by the Northampton County Sheriff's Office when he was spotted on the 800 block of Bangor Road around 10 p.m. After a short conversation with an officer, Stocker fled on foot and police gave chase, SBRPD said.
‘Super stoked!’: Popular pub’s 2nd Lehigh Valley location almost ready to welcome customers
UPPER NAZARETH TWP., Pa. - A Lehigh County pub – serving up pizzas, pints of beer and plenty of entertainment – is looking to replicate its success in Northampton County. The Catty Corner Neighborhood Pub & Pie, at 301 Mulberry St. in Catasauqua, is aiming to open its second regional location in mid- to late May at 398 N. Broad St. Ext. in Upper Nazareth Township, co-owner Jay Cimerol said.
Phillipsburg Couple Left Toddlers In Car So They Could Go Wine-Tasting, Prosecutor Says
John O’Mahoney, 43, and Radhika Vyas, 37, both of Phillipsburg, have each been charged with cruelty and neglect of children in the fourth degree, the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office said. Troopers from the Washington Barracks responded to Four Sisters Winery in White Township on Feb. 25, on reports...
Easton Farmers' Market returns Saturday for 272nd season
EASTON, Pa. — The Easton Farmers' Market will reopen this weekend for its 272nd season. According to a press release, the market's Opening Day will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Scott Park. Opening Day festivities will start at 10 a.m. and feature notable...
Man accused of kidnapping woman at knifepoint outside Bucks County Wawa
Police are searching for a man who they say kidnapped a woman at knifepoint at a Bucks County Wawa and held her captive before she managed to escape. The ordeal began on April 19 around 11:30 p.m. when the victim arrived outside the Wawa on 5900 Bristol Pike in Bristol, Pennsylvania, where she met 46-year-old Richard Phillips, according to investigators.
See all homes sold in Northampton County, April 22 to April 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Northampton County reported from April 22 to April 28. There were 23 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,902-square-foot home on Seneca Street in Fountain Hill that sold for $350,000.
Sheetz will open a new Lehigh Valley location on Thursday
Sheetz will be opening a new location Thursday at 1780 E. 4th St. in Bethlehem. The store will go all out with grand opening celebrations beginning at 9 a.m., with prizes including a grand prize giveaway of free Sheetz for a year. At 10:45 a.m., the store will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Regardless if you’re a diehard Sheetz fan making it over to the store first thing in the morning or ...
Hunterdon man charged in fatal hit-and-run near Somerville Senior Citizens building
A Hunterdon County man has been charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident in connection with the death of an elderly pedestrian near the Somerville Senior Citizens building on Friday evening. Andres Estaban Silva, 33, of Raritan Township, is facing a five to 10-year sentence in state prison...
ArtsQuest announces final Musikfest headliner
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- We now know all of the headliners for this year's Musikfest. Sugar Ray and Tonic will play the Wind Creek Steel Stage on Friday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m., ArtsQuest announced Tuesday. Tickets from $25-$75 go on sale to the public on Friday, May 3. Sugar Ray...
Black bear spotted in Upper Makefield. What to do if you encounter a bear
It's a bit early for mating season, but at least one Bucks County bear has been spotted in rural Upper Makefield. A township police officer on patrol in the wee hours of Monday morning spotted the black bear near Street Road, between Lurgan and Windy Hollow roads. The bear was minding its own business, and appeared to be doing ordinary bear stuff, probably foraging for eats.
Chipotle Opens In Phillipsburg
Chipotle opened its newest location in Phillipsburg on Tuesday, April 30. The new location, at 1341 Route 22, features the brand's Chipotlane, a drive-thru pickup lane allowing guests to pick up their digital orders without leaving their cars. The location will be open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m....
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