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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Bethlehem Area School District says it has concluded an investigation into a reported incident involving a staff member and a student at Marvine Elementary School. The investigation was conducted by the Bethlehem Police Department’s Special Victims Unit in early September. Based upon the totality o

A Bucks County mall is headed for demolition. The Bucks County Courier Times reports that the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem is set to close before the end of this year. According to Philly Voice, the mall is mostly vacant, having experienced a long decline that accelerated with major anchor stores Macy’s and Sears closing

The Sept. 8 meeting of the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors confirmed how applications for data centers will be handled if there is ever an attempt to bring one to the township. It was also the first meeting at which the new procedures for public comment were followed, requiring anyone who wished to speak to first

A motorcyclist killed in a crash with a turning charter bus in Pennsylvania has been identified, authorities announced on Friday, Sept. 18. Samuel Velasquez Jr., 28, of Bangor, was riding west on Industrial Drive in Bethlehem when the crash happened around 9:39 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, according …

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A flash flood threat is moving across the country this weekend, starting in the Upper Midwest Today before reaching Chicago on Saturday and finally hitting New York City by Sunday night. Forecasters have placed a level 2 out of 4 flash flood threat over South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois on Friday, coverin

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.- The amount of industrial space under construction in the Lehigh Valley is at a two-year high, according to a report issued by Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC). The report, using data from commercial real estate data company CoStar, shows that more than 2.2 million square feet..

EASTON, Pa. – A new destination for hand-crafted, made-on-site rum, brandy and other spirits has pushed back its grand opening in Northampton County. In conjunction with the Easton Business Association, Original Degenerate Distilling Company LLC, a distiller of premium rums, flavored moonshines and more, was originally

Pennsylvania State Police Troop M–Fogelsville will conduct a DUI checkpoint in Lehigh County between Friday, Sept. 18, and Sunday, Sept. 20, the agency said in an advisory. Troopers will systematically stop vehicles at selected locations to observe drivers for behaviors associated with alcohol or drug impairment. The c

Emmaus Borough Council officially welcomed Joseph Sokolofski as the borough’s new chief of police during its Sept. 8 meeting after certifying the results of his Civil Service examination. Sokolofski was sworn in during a special ceremony following council’s action. Among other business, council approved Ordinance 1288,