Allentown PA

A fast-moving thunderstorm barreled through Carbon County and neighboring parts of the Lehigh Valley shortly before 7 p.m. Friday, snapping large branches and dropping trees across roads and power lines. Fire and police crews spent the evening shutting down affected streets and clearing debris while utility workers fan

ALLENTOWN, PA — The City of Allentown is urging residents to use extreme caution due to numerous downed power lines and trees throughout the city. Officials say Allentown's West End has been hit particularly hard, and PPL crews are actively working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.

Washington Township, New Jersey — A New Jersey family is mourning the heartbreaking loss of their 3-year-old son, Elijah “Eli,” after a backyard pool accident claimed his life, leaving loved ones and the local community devastated. The tragic incident happened on June 27 in Washington Township. Since...

LEHIGHTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A community is in mourning after officials confirm a longtime fire chief has passed away this Fourth of July weekend. Carbon County Coroner Mark Smith announced early Sunday morning that Fire Chief William George of the Aquashicola Fire Department had passed away. Smith said Chief

WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – A new destination for crepes, ice cream, smoothies, acai bowls, loaded waffles and other sweet treats is coming soon to Lehigh County. Sip + Dip, a fast-casual eatery offering coffee, ice cream, desserts and more, is set to open at noon July 18 at 2407 MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township, co-foun

Cheesesteak comparisons in Pennsylvania are not made lightly. Bring Philadelphia into the conversation, and suddenly every bite has something to prove. That is what makes an Allentown shop getting that kind of praise so interesting. It is not just about a sandwich; it is about whether great bread, tender steak,...

Lewisburg, Pa. — A man with multiple warrants after allegedly assaulting a woman and taking her car in Lewisburg was arrested in Allentown. On June 29, officers from the Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department were dispatched to the 600 block of Market Street for a domestic disturbance. Following an investigation, of

Meghan Macklin, 48, of Philadelphia, was sentenced earlier this month to 21 ½ to 50 years in state prison for the October 2023 slaying of 72-year-old Richard Scott MacFarland at his Wrightstown Township home. The state prison sentence, handed down by Common Pleas Judge Wallace H. Bateman Jr., follows...

ALLENTOWN, LEHIGH CO. (WOLF) — PPL Electric Utilities says customers who have lost power because of the recent storms can receive a credit for the cost of ice and bottled water. Customers may purchase up to three 10-pound bags of ice and three gallons of water per day from...

ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — A 19-year-old Flemington man who went missing in the Delaware River Friday night was found dead Sunday, according to the New Jersey State Police. State Police Sgt. First Class Charles Marchan said troopers from Troop “C” Kingwood Station were notified at approximately 9:41