Allentown PA

Diocese of Allentown Bishop Alfred A. Schlert will ordain six men to the priesthood Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown, marking the largest ordination class for the diocese in 40 years. The ordination comes during the diocese’s 65th anniversary year, in which...

A First Alert has been issued for stronger thunderstorms that are likely during the evening, up until about 10 p.m. The worst weather is likely in the Lehigh Valley, and points North and West. Storms will produce wind gusts to 70 mph, and small hail. Isolated power outages, and downed trees are possible. Then, clearing

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Superheroes and villains have taken over the Allentown Fairgrounds this weekend. Saturday marked the first day of the Lehigh Valley Comic Convention. It's celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The convention features more than 500 vendors selling thousands of comic books and merchandise, more tha

With severe storms making their way through parts of the 69 News region Saturday night, some residents are without power. Around 7 p.m., Met-Ed’s outage map showed that 1,400 customers lost power in Berks County. Just over 1,000 customers in Montgomery County and more than 5,500 in Northampton County were also in the d

EAST SIDE BOROUGH, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are dead after a double shooting in Carbon County. It happened early Friday night in East Side Borough near Route 940. State police were called out to a home at Rocky Hill Road and Turkey Pass Trail. Troopers say two adults were found dead. Investigators say […]

WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - A much-loved, family-run business is expanding operations in Lehigh County. The owners of SMP Mini Mart, a popular business that is part fast-casual eatery and part convenience store at 1341 Mickley Road in Whitehall Township, are nearing completion of a sister location of SMP across the street at

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly at 5:23 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. This warning applies to Warren, Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery and Northampton counties. Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 60 mph. Use caution, officials warn of hail as...

A local entrepreneur is bringing a two-for-one deal with her new businesses in the Lehigh Valley, ready to chase her tattoo artist goals and help others pursue their dreams. Les Link and Lehigh Valley Salon Suites opened in February at 825 N. 12th Street, Suite 2B, in Allentown, owner Leslie Medina said. She also works

BANKS TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 19-year-old woman is dead after the car she was riding in crashed and flipped on its side. Emergency crews were sent to Banks Township in Carbon County just after 12:00 a.m. The 19-year-old woman was a passenger in the car. Only one car was involved in the crash. […]

Pennsylvania State police in Carbon County are investigating after two adults were found dead. Police were called Friday just after 7 p.m. to a house on State Street in East Side Borough. Upon arrival, two adults were found deceased. The investigation is ongoing and there is no threat to the...