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DREIBELBIS, Pa. (WHTM) — More than three decades ago, a Pennsylvania farmer found a human skull in his field. Today, almost 34 years to the day, authorities know who it belongs to. The Berks County Coroner’s Office said the skull was found by a farmer working a field off Christman Road in Windsor Township, near […]

A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has...

High pressure will keep the Lehigh Valley dry and pleasant through the end of the week, with abundant sunshine and warm temperatures expected Thursday through Saturday. A weather system approaching from the northwest will bring a significant chance for rain and thunderstorms later this weekend into early next week, acc

UPPER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa.- A pet food maker is growing its operations in Lehigh County. Spot and Tango has announced an expansion of its manufacturing plant at 7520 Morris Court in Upper Macungie Township. The facility is growing from 70,000 to 90,000 square feet and doubling production capacity for its...

HELLERTOWN, Pa. -- A messy getaway in Northampton County has police investigating a cooking oil theft that targeted local restaurants. Hellertown police say the thieves' equipment malfunctioned, spilling oil across several busy roadways. Oil spilled all over a back alleyway, down High Street, Main Street and Wilson Str

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — Electric bills will be going up next month after regulators and the power company reached an agreement. PPL Electric Utilities, the Allentown-based power company serving much of Dauphin and Lancaster counties as well as portions of Cumberland, Perry, Juniata, Mifflin, York, and Lebanon counties,

A 47-year-old Kutztown Borough resident died Wednesday after a workplace accident in Shillington Borough, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office. Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said the Coroner’s Office was called to Reading Hospital to investigate the fatal incident, which occurred on June 3. Accordin

Sparky’s World Famous sits along New Falls Road in Levittown. It does not try to impress you. It does not need to. For many locals, it is already a go-to spot for a night out. Call it a dive bar and most regulars will agree. They will also take...

WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – Drivers looking to keep their vehicles in tip-top shape will soon have a new, cutting-edge car wash to frequent in Lehigh County. A new location of Sparkle Car Wash is expected to open in late 2026 in the 2600 block of MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township, according to Allie Detrick, Sparkle Car W

Hundreds of Bucks County workers are watching closely as a beloved healthcare institution may soon be under new ownership, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Chandler Hall Health Services, a Quaker-based continuing care retirement community in Newtown, is moving to sell its business operations, accor