A gathering place: South Bethlehem ministry lends help, warmth to homeless folks
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — At East Fifth and Edward streets, the Gathering Place International Ministries sits in plain sight to passers-by. Many never notice the community who congregate year-round. “There’s a lot of help here to be had,” said Giovanna Rodriguez, a Gathering Place...
As Wilson warehouse nears potential OK, Easton Area schools raise safety, traffic concerns
Easton Area School District’s Board of Education members are among those unsupportive of the Wood Avenue Warehouse project. This might prompt the board to write a letter of concern. At the board’s Jan. 28 meeting, board member Ghennifer Zando-Dennis gave a presentation to...
1 dead, 3 others injured in shooting at Allentown lounge; coroner rules death a...
ALLENTOWN, Pa - Allentown police report a fight that started inside a local nightclub ended in a fatal shooting outside in a parking area early Sunday. Police say they were called to the BKK Lounge, located at 1500 Union Boulevard, at approximately 4 a.m.. When officers...
Driver escapes from entrapment after 2-vehicle rollover crash in Hilltown Sunday evening
The collision took out the traffic signal for westbound Orchard Road at Diamond Street, police said, and temporary stop signs are in place. Volunteers from Sellersville Volunteer Fire Department quickly took control of the aftermath of a two-vehicle rollover crash Sunday...
Harleysville Hank Declares an Early Spring at the Annual Groundhog Extravaganza
Harleysville locals gathered on Saturday to hear Harleysville Hank's prediction of an early spring at the Mennonite Heritage Center. Harleysville Hank has once again called for an early spring on Saturday, reports John Worthington for the Times Herald. More than 300 residents...
First look at Lehigh University Pub: Mountain Hawk mocktails, wine on tap and ‘simple,...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a new, 82-seat gastropub will open for business at the heart of Lehigh University’s campus. The aptly named Lehigh University Pub — on the third floor of Clayton University Center, just off the Great Room — will welcome the...
2 dead after head-on crash, car fire in Milford Township
MILFORD TWP., Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police released more details about a fiery car crash that left two people dead and at least one hurt in Bucks County. It happened Friday night around 8:30 p.m. on Route 663 (John Fries Highway), north of the intersection with Brinkman...
Two Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash On John Fries Highway: PA State Police
A fiery head-on collision on John Fries Highway in Milford Township claimed two lives, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Feb. 3. Two people died in a devastating crash on John Fries Highway (State Route 663) north of Brinkman Road in Milford Township around 8:35...
1 killed, 3 injured in shooting outside Allentown bar, according to police
One man was killed and three people were injured in a shooting early Sunday outside an Allentown bar, according to police. A 32-year-old Lower Macungie Township man died at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, according to the Lehigh County coroner. The coroner declined to...
Plan to spread biosolids on Plainfield Township farm to go before state Environmental Hearing...
PLAINFIELD TWP., Pa. — Almost four years ago, Millie Beahn was running around in the rain, going door-to-door to try to spread a warning about sludge. “I went to my neighbors and I took a paper around, asking people to sign,” Beahn said. “To tell the Nazareth Borough Municipal...