Local youth learn about different law enforcement agencies at police academy
Both the South Whitehall and Whitehall police summer youth camps met at Covered Bridge Park June 24 to enhance their academy experiences. The day’s activities included the arrival of a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and motorcycle trooper, a police K-9 demonstration and a visit from the Lehigh County Municipal Em
Upper Macungie Twp holds first board meeting at Community Lifestyle Center
The Upper Macungie Township board of supervisors held its July 2 meeting at the township’s new Community Lifestyle Center as township staff completed the move into the new municipal building at 7540 Windsor Dr. The temporary meeting location gave residents their first opportunity to attend a board meeting on...
Amazon Is Handing $150,000 to Bucks County Groups as Its Falls Township Data Center...
Amazon’s data center rising on the old U.S. Steel land in Falls Township just did something it had not done before: it started handing money to the neighbors. In early July, the company announced $150,000 in grants to 22 Bucks County groups, from the Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad to the Bristol Riverside Theatr
Storm rattles South Philly; 4 microbursts detected in area
A severe storm ripped through South Philadelphia on Saturday leaving fallen trees, branches and power lines in its path. The storm, which intensified shortly after 3 p.m., hit the Girard Estates neighborhood especially hard, causing significant damage to Stephen Girard Park and the surrounding areas. Moments after the
Paterson woman gets seven years in prison after man’s fatal overdose
The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office announced that 29-year-old Shanesha M. Cooper from Paterson has been sentenced to seven years in state prison in connection with a July 2025 fatal drug overdose. On May 1, 2026, Cooper pleaded guilty to second degree reckless manslaughter. Following that verdict Copper was inves
Joyce Chen designs her future at Lehigh University
As The Stinger’s dedicated Joyce Chen drafts her future, she finds structural stability at Lehigh University, majoring in civil engineering. Chen aspires to become a civil engineer and work specifically with bridges and roads. At Emmaus High School, Chen participated in extracurricular activities such as the Tattler’s
Easton kicks off Heritage Day festivities with first-ever Bachmann Block Party
EASTON, Pa. -- Heritage Day festivities are already underway in Easton Friday night. The celebration kicked off with the first ever Bachmann Block Party, bringing live music, food, and history together in the heart of downtown Easton. If Heritage Day is Easton's biggest celebration of history, Friday night is the...
‘Pigs ‘n Rigs: IronPigs and Mack Trucks Announce Collab for Salute to Lehigh Valley
Two Iconic Lehigh Valley Brands Team-Up for breathtaking crossover. Allentown, Pennsylvania (July 10, 2026) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs and Mack Trucks are excited to share a new expansive collaboration, ‘Pigs ‘n Rigs, featuring a full suite of merchandise and an entire gameday experience on August 2nd at Coca-Cola Pa
This Montgomery County Restaurant Has the Best Waterfront Dining Views
With warm weather and outdoor dining starting to pick up, there’s no better place to sit along a waterfront to enjoy good company, great food, and a beautiful view, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This Montco County restaurant made the Inquirer’s list of seven places to try...
The Washington Post Ranks Doylestown Pizzeria Best in State for Neapolitan Slices
A popular pizzeria in Doylestown has been listed as the best spot in Pennsylvania for Neapolitan-style pizza and more. Dylan Moriarty, Andrew Van Dam, Amanda Finnegan, and Gabe Hiatt all wrote about this and other pizza shops for The Washington Post. Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria, located at 22 South Main...

















