Pennsylvania Buc-ee’s rumor: The viral letter that wasn’t
Pennsylvania’s Buc-ee’s rumors have something in common with the California sign that appeared to be a prank: the excitement got ahead of the evidence. In Pennsylvania’s case, a letter that…
Specialty meats manufacturer moving into Bethlehem warehouse vacated by vertical farm
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The former home of a vertical farm in Bethlehem is being transformed into a production facility for a specialty meats manufacturer. A sign outside 1025 Feather Way indicates the 156,000-square-foot building's next tenant will be MAYA Meat. MAYA's website lists the address as the future home of...
Man arrested after police find pipe bomb in his car in Quakertown, police say
A Schuylkill County man was arrested after a pipe bomb was found in his vehicle in Quakertown, according to police. Scott Albert Jr., 31, of Orwigsburg, is facing a felony charge of weapons of mass destruction, in addition to misdemeanor charges of possession of a weapon, making repairs to, selling, dealing in, using, or possessing a prohibited offensive weapon, recklessly endangering another person, and use/possesion of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested on Nov. 6 and sent to Bucks County Jail
Cross Country – Hearn makes history at PIAA State Championship as boys record highest...
In a season filled with so many highlights and so many accomplishments for both the Emmaus boys and girls cross country teams, perhaps no one described it better than their head coach. “So amazing,” said Kami Reinhard, Emmaus’ sixth year coach. Indeed, it was. And that incredible season...
The Bethlehem Co-op Market opens after 15 years
Rows of cars stretch across the parking lot, hardly leaving a space in sight. As the automatic doors slide open, community members stand ready to welcome visitors into a grocery store 15 years in the making. Inside, the sweet smell of apple cider donuts fills the air as shoppers wander...
Troopers arrest escaped prisoner along I-78 after hours-long search in Easton
EASTON, Pa. - Police searched Southside Easton for hours after a prisoner escaped custody Tuesday afternoon. Troopers arrested 42-year-old Blair Cressman, of Williams Township, for strangulation, simple assault, harassment, and resisting arrest, according to a news release from Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). After formally arraigning him on those charges, police say Cressman fled from a trooper outside of the magisterial district court in Southside Easton at around 3 p.m.
Dusty shelves, pest activity, and other Lehigh County restaurant inspections for Nov. 2-8
The state inspected the following food establishments in Lehigh County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture produces retail food inspection...
Trenton Man Busted in Pennsylvania With Stolen Gun, Stolen Car and Outstanding NJ Warrant
A stolen vehicle call in Yardley led police to a 32-year-old Trenton man allegedly carrying...
Five accused of trespassing, entering abandoned mine shaft
MAHANOY TWP. – Five men were cited after state troopers allege they entered an abandoned... The article Five accused of trespassing, entering abandoned mine shaft first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .
Toys “R” Us Returns to Bucks County as 120 New Stores Open Nationwide
Toys “R” Us is coming back to Bucks County with a store at Oxford Valley Mall, one of at least 21 confirmed Pennsylvania locations in the retailer’s holiday-season comeback, reports Hannah Nguyen to Central Bucks Now. Nationwide, 120 new standalone stores will open this holiday season. Announced...
