Construction on access bridge to Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary that had collapsed to...
L. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. - Construction is set to begin by early August on the access bridge to the Dorothy Rider Pool Sanctuary, the Wildlands Conservancy said. A propane truck that was on the bridge caused it to collapse in April 2025. Bridge construction is expected to begin by early...
Man shot dead in reported domestic incident in Northampton County, state police say
ALLEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A 27-year-old man is dead after a shooting in Northampton County on Friday afternoon, according to state police. Police say that at approximately 1:48 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Old Gate Road in Allen Township for the report of a domestic incident at a residence.
Have You Seen Samantha Jones Falls Twp Police Want to Know
Falls Township Police are hoping the community at large can help them locate a misusing local woman. She now has a short “pixie” style haircut, unlike her appearance in the above pictures. This link to a Good Housekeeping story has various versions of “cropped” cut. She...
Pennsylvania man busted with 17,000 fentanyl pills during Guttenberg traffic stop
A 65-year-old Pennsylvania man was busted with 17,000 fentanyl pills during a Guttenberg traffic stop on Tuesday, Police Chief Frank Pelaez announced. On Tuesday, July 22nd, at about 12:17 p.m., detectives from the Guttenberg Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit were in the vicinity of John F. Kennedy Boule
‘Thrilled to bring the magic’: New Toys ‘R’ Us store set to open in...
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – A beloved toy retailer is making a comeback in Lehigh County. A new Toys “R” Us store is expected to open in September at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township, a mall spokesperson told 69 News. The space, on the mall's upper...
Abington man sent to prison for 4 armed holdups at gas stations
NORRISTOWN — An Abington Township man awaiting trial for allegedly kidnapping and robbing a Springfield Township woman in June was sentenced to up to 16 years in prison for previous armed robberies at four gas stations in Montgomery and Bucks counties and Philadelphia. “These are really horrifying offenses for...
Lehigh County Jail inmate’s suicide was the fifth in four years, suit says
A pair of Philadelphia attorneys blame Lehigh County Jail and its health care provider for failing to prevent the jail’s fifth inmate suicide in the past four years. They represent the estate of 31-year-old Forest Touchberry, who died by suicide in the jail on March 6, 2025, the lawsuit says.
“Make a Left at the Airplane”: The Story Behind Penndel’s Most Iconic Landmark
For decades, one phrase instantly told people they were in Lower Bucks County:. Long before GPS, nearly everybody knew exactly what that meant. The Airplane Family Restaurant and Diner in Penndel was one of Bucks County’s most unforgettable landmarks. Sitting at the corner of Route 1 and Durham Road,...
Gunman targets Best Buy in Bethlehem Township armed robbery
Two masked suspects fled on foot after stealing merchandise from store service area, police say BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, PA — A gunman and an accomplice entered a Best Buy just before closing Wednesday night, threatened an employee with a handgun and fled with merchandise after forcing their way behind the store’s service c
State Police Holding DUI Checkpoint In Bucks County
Troopers will be looking for DUI drivers. The Pennsylvania State police will hold a sobriety checkpoint in central or upper Bucks County this weekend as part of an effort to crack down on impaired driving. Troopers from Pennsylvania State Police Troop M in Dublin will run the detail between Friday...
