Ashley Russo Receives Linny Lifetime Achievement Award
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (Oct. 15, 2026) — Ashley Russo, co-founder and chief community and culture officer of Turnstone Creative, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the ArtsQuest Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Linny Awards on Oct. 15 at the Musikfest Café at SteelStacks. The honor recognizes her contributions to storytelling, leadership and elevating voices across the Lehigh Valley.
Banana Ball Returns to Jefferson Park in 2027!
Ticket Lottery is now open to see Banana Ball at Jefferson Park!. Allentown, Pennsylvania (October 15, 2026) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are excited to announce that Jefferson Park will be hosting Banana Ball once again in 2027 as the Firefighters and Indianapolis Clowns come to the Lehigh Valley on May 7th & 8th, 2027! First pitch for both games will be 7 p.m.
Strong Squall Line Brings 45 to 60 MPH Gusts to Harrisburg, Allentown, Scranton, and...
PENNSYLVANIA — A strong cold front is moving into Pennsylvania Friday afternoon and evening, October 16, bringing a line of storms that will sweep quickly from west to east. Ahead of the front, temperatures will climb to 75 to 80 degrees or higher, with dew points of 64 to 69 degrees. That warm, humid air will add to the instability needed for strong storms. Damaging wind gusts are the main threat as the squall line moves through.
Peddler’s Village Apple Festival brings two days of food and fall activities to Bucks...
Peddler’s Village will celebrate apple season with two days of food, shopping and fall activities during its annual Apple Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8. The festival has been part of the Bucks County destination’s fall calendar since 1973, making it one of Peddler’s Village’s most popular seasonal traditions.
Perkasie man threatens to kill congressman over health benefits: cops
An Upper Bucks County man is facing felony charges after he allegedly threatened to kill a U.S. Congressman after losing his health insurance. Aaron Michael McComsey, 44, of Perkasie, had been arrested and charged by indictment Oct. 15 with two counts of threatening to assault, kidnap or murder a federal official, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia.
Life in prison for gunman in 2023 murder of Allentown man
A 32-year-old Allentown man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was sentenced on Wednesday for a 2023 murder. According to law enforcement officials in the Lehigh Valley, Evander Thompson, 32, was sentenced after being convicted in July of killing Orlando Ibanez, 61, of Allentown, in a shooting on Allen Street in September of 2023.
Passenger grabbed steering wheel during argument, causing pickup truck to overturn on Route 33,...
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police said a man in a pickup truck grabbed the steering wheel during an argument with the driver, causing it to overturn on Route 33 in Northampton County Wednesday morning. The 62-year-old man is charged with recklessly endangering another person, criminal mischief, and disorderly...
30th annual ChiliFest heats up this weekend
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Sweet, spicy, and even cheesy, chili is best to eat in the chilly weather and it’s the perfect time to visit Bethlehem for its annual ChiliFest this Saturday. “I just like the energy of ChiliFest. You get a lot of new people that come into your...
The Little Co-op That Couldn’t: Part VI – The City Speaks
There are two tools that are very helpful when trying to understand what is happening with the Bethlehem Food Co-op Market. One is Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law, which compelled the city to share documents. The other is the Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, the law that compels the federal government, in this case the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to supply its documents.
Coleman to Host Quakertown Turkey Giveaway on Oct. 18
QUAKERTOWN — Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) is partnering with the Quakertown Police Association and the Quakertown Food Pantry to provide turkeys to local families ahead of the holiday season. The turkey giveaway will take place immediately following the Quakertown Halloween Parade on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3:30 p.m. at...

















