Alternative celebration planned for Glenside’s 4th of July parade due to high temps
The Greater Glenside Patriotic Association (GGPA) announced at approximately 5:30pm today that last-minute adjustments have been made to the 123rd Glenside 4th of July Parade. On Monday, Montgomery County announced a “Code Red” Hot Weather Health Warning through Saturday. Tomorrow’s forecast has held through the week:
RED, WHITE, BLUE AND YOU: LehighValley250 has events from July 4 and beyond for...
That may take you awhile to learn how to pronounce. Perhaps by the end of the year, after we’ve attended many Semiquincentennial events, we will be able to say it. LehighValley250 is marking the United States’ Semiquincentennial, which celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence,
History’s Headlines: Local woman uncovers family ties to Revolutionary times
Valerie Snyder of Northampton is not directly related to Peter Rhoads (1737-1814), the patriot leader who first proclaimed the Declaration of Independence in Allentown on July 8, 1776. But her late husband was. And as a passionate genealogist she got him involved in the pursuit of his roots. Asked how she did so, she s
Independence Day in Lower Bucks County: Parades, Fireworks & America’s 250th
This is not just any Fourth of July. 2026 marks America’s 250th birthday, the semiquincentennial, and few corners of the country are better placed to celebrate it than Lower Bucks County. We sit a short drive from the very spot where George Washington crossed the Delaware, and this year the region is leaning all the wa
About 750 customers without power after Friday night storms, PECO says
More than 700 customers were without power Saturday morning following Friday night's storms, according to PECO. As of 8 a.m., officials said about 750 customers were still without power, with most of the outages reported in Bucks County. At the height of Friday night's storms, between 8,000 and 9,000 customers...
3 PA Lottery tickets worth $2M total sold
Three winning lottery tickets for $2 million were sold in Pennsylvania at the end of June. According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, three winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash tickets sold for the Monday, June 29 drawing will split the $2 million jackpot prize. Tickets were offered at a First Tobacco Shop in Bucks County and an
Thousands of JCP&L customers remain without power after severe storms
NEW JERSEY — More than 160,000 Jersey Central Power & Light customers remained without electricity Saturday morning after severe thunderstorms swept through the utility’s service area Friday, bringing damaging winds that toppled trees, downed power lines and caused widespread outages. According to JCP&L, approximately
2 adults, 1 girl hurt after large tree falls on car in Lower Merion,...
Three people were taken to the hospital after a tree suddenly fell onto a car in Montgomery County on Friday, according to the Lower Merion Township Police Department. Lower Merion police said the crash happened around 12:23 p.m. on Montgomery Avenue near Thornbrook Avenue on July 3. A blue-colored Nissan...
State of Emergency declared in Alburtis after severe storms
Local officials are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from downed trees and power lines, and follow directions from emergency personnel.
Liberty Ignited: Coca-Cola Park celebrating America 250 with drone show, largest fireworks show in...
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The heat isn’t stopping the celebrations up to bat at Coca-Cola Park for its back-to-back America 250 events. 69 News Reporter Sydney Kay takes us inside the park in Allentown ahead of Friday’s patriotic fun taking the field. America is swinging for the fences at...

















