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The Upper Macungie Township police, fire and EMS services held a youth Academy the week of July 13-17 at Upper Macungie Township station 56. Township youth ages 12-16 were welcomed, with some having participated in previous years. During the week, the participants were introduced to police, fire and EMS operations.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A 25-year-old Cambria County man has died after a motorcycle crash earlier this week in Northampton County. The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said Shane Hoffman, of the greater Johnstown area, was pronounced dead Wednesday night at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem.

An inspiring film about four Vietnam veterans, a troubled teen and the unlikely bond that forms between them is currently under production in the Lehigh Valley, with some of its most pivotal scenes recently shot in Hellertown. Men of Granite is an independent feature co-starring Bethlehem native Daniel Roebuck, who...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Two rafters are safe after getting caught in rising waters during a storm in Allentown on Friday. According to Allentown Fire Captain Jon Hammel, the pair called 911 around 4:30 p.m. after water levels rose quickly in the Lehigh River in the area of Canal Park, leaving them clinging to a rock.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that 86 municipalities will receive $38 million through the Green Light-Go Program to enhance traffic safety and reduce congestion across the state. Since Governor Josh Shapiro took office, PennDOT said that $134 million has been distributed to municipalities thro

LYNN TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- At least one person is dead and another is injured after a crash along Route 309 on Friday, according to officials. The crash happened at intersection of Route 309 and Gun Club Road in Lynn Township, Lehigh County. A detour around the accident is at Mosserville/Mountain...

PEN ARGYL, Pa. -- A Northampton County woman is being charged with neglect in connection to the death of a woman with Down Syndrome who she was caring for, according to court documents. Susan Edwards, 69, of Pen Argyl, is charged with two counts of neglect of a care-dependent person.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Police in Allentown are investigating a shooting that injured one person on Friday. On Friday at approximately 2:49 p.m. Allentown police officers responded to the 700 block of Westminster Street for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, ac

Featured Image: An advanced procedure room in the new Heart Hospital. (Image provided by SLUHN) St. Luke’s University Health Network is pleased to announce/unveil its new St. Luke’s Heart Hospital – opening at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus in October!. The $252 million Heart Hospital is the...

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An airplane on its way to Lehigh Valley International Airport was struck by lightning, according to officials. Airport officials say the flight, coming from Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, landed safely despite being struck. Garett Delano, a pitcher for the Party Anima