Phillipsburg police seek woman wanted on multiple warrants
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. (Warren County) — The Phillipsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a woman who is wanted after allegedly providing false information to officers and failing to appear in court, according to a bulletin released by the department. Police said they made contact with...
‘Making memories and animal friends’: Lehigh Valley Zoo completes phase one of Children’s Activity...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Just four months after breaking ground, phase one of the Lehigh Valley Zoo's $10 million expansion project is complete. Whispers of excitement rang out among children in the crowd Wednesday as zoo Chief Executive Officer Amanda Shurr gave thanks to donors and supporters in front of the Fred & Anne...
Fire Damages PA Chinese Restaurant, Displaces Upstairs Residents
A Chinese restaurant in Allentown will be closed “for quite a while” after a two-alarm fire damaged a building early Thursday morning. Crews were called to the 500 block of North Seventh Street for a report of a fire on the first floor, according to city fire Capt. Jonathan Hammel. Happy Chinese Garden is on the...
Early look at Easton Schools’ 2027 budget shows $7 million gap
EASTON, Pa. — Easton Area School Board on Tuesday took a preliminary look at the district's 2027 school year budget, and is facing a $7 million funding gap and a 3.5% tax increase. District Chief Financial Officer Jack Trent cautioned board members that it's not quite a top concern,...
Allentown firefighters keep smoky blaze from destroying apartments and restaurant
Quick-acting firefighters kept heavy smoke and tongues of flame from moving beyond the rear of a three-story Allentown building with apartments and a Chinese restaurant, according to a news release from the city fire department. The battle against the blaze began around 3:30 a.m. Thursday at the Happy Garden...
Walmart thief swipes $6K in goods in Bethlehem Township spree
Over $6,000 in merchandise stolen from Bethlehem Township Walmart in retail theft spree BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, PA — Police are searching for a suspect caught on camera after multiple incidents of…
Shapiro touts Child Care Recruitment and Retention Program during Bucks County visit
BRISTOL, PA, November 2025 – Governor Josh Shapiro, along with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and various legislative and community leaders, gathered at Children of God Educational Services in Bucks County to showcase the child care investments included in the 2025-26 budget that...
Man sentenced to decades behind bars for shooting Pottstown officer during struggle
William Ciccoli Jr. was sentenced to 22 ½ to 45 years in state prison for shooting Pottstown Police Cpl. Anthony Fischer in the leg during a struggle for the officer’s gun last year.
Rare piebald deer spotted in Chester County backyard
The discoloration is due to a genetic mutation that affects less than 1% of the white-tailed deer population.
Man arrested for allegedly targeting teen girl on dating app
Investigators say Evans solicited explicit pictures from the child, and sent several to her - even going so far as to arrange a meeting.
