Former human resources employee takes stand, as federal discrimination case involving Allentown gets underway
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A federal discrimination case filed against the City of Allentown is underway in court. A former city human resources employee filed the lawsuit back in December. It's one of several suits filed against the city. Allentown human resources employee Karen Ocasio claims she was fired because she...
Opa! Popular Lehigh Valley festivals returning with Greek food, music and dancing
Organizers and volunteers from two local churches are once again getting ready to serve up gyros, moussaka, souvlaki and other Greek specialties. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem. First, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, at 1607 W. Union Blvd. in Bethlehem, will host its biannual Greek Food Festi
Proposal for new VA clinic in Lehigh County going under the microscope
UPPER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa.- A proposal for an all-encompassing veterans health center in Lehigh County is making its way through the local review process. Plans for the new outpatient clinic at 935 Blue Barn Road in Upper Macungie Township were announced in July by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Traffic stop over expired registration leads to gun charges, prison sentence for Bath man
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – A Bath man was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for unlawfully possessing multiple guns, according to United States Attorney David Metcalf. Metcalf announced that Hayden Laubach, 36, of Bath, was sentenced Tuesday to 12 months and one day in prison and three years of supervised release b
Monroe County man accused of coercing 13-year-old into suicide attempts, school shooting
POLK TWP., MONROE CO. (WOLF) — A Monroe County man is facing a series of felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he used online gaming and messaging platforms to sexually exploit a 13-year-old boy in Canada, force him to harm himself and ultimately give him a choice between committing suicide or carrying out
1 injured after car crashes through wall of South Whitehall credit union
S. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - Police are investigating what caused a car to crash through the wall of a building Tuesday afternoon. At around 2:06 p.m., South Whitehall Police and the Greenawalds Fire Department responded to the Lehigh Valley Educators Credit Union on Hamilton Boulevard in South Whitehall Township after a v
Serious one-vehicle crash in Washington Twp. sends 1 to hospital
WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. — Police are investigating a serious one-vehicle crash late Tuesday afternoon in Washington Township, Northampton County. Washington Township Police, along with Bangor Police, responded to the crash at 5:12 p.m. in the 1200 block of Upper Pennsylvania Avenue, according to the Northampton County Com
New Lehigh Valley distillery to hold grand opening celebration with light fare, tours and...
EASTON, Pa. – A new destination for hand-crafted, premium rum, brandy and other spirits will celebrate its grand opening this weekend in Northampton County. In conjunction with the Easton Business Association, Original Degenerate Distilling Company LLC, a distiller of premium rums, flavored moonshines and more, will ho
Allentown man dies more than year after being shot in Philadelphia, coroner says
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - An Allentown man has died more than a year after being shot in Philadelphia. Jose A. Ramos Cepeda, 39, was pronounced dead on Sunday afternoon at a local hospital, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio said in a news release. Buglio said the cause of death is complications...
Expired milk and meat, and other Lehigh County restaurant inspections for Sept. 7-13
The state inspected the following food establishments in Lehigh County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker. The Pennsylvania Department of Agricultu
