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A Catasauqua woman charged and convicted of human trafficking and conspiracy to rape a child received a sentence of 30 to 60 years in state prison Tuesday, authorities announced. A Lehigh County jury in January convicted Julie Acosta, 42, of all charges: conspiracy–rape of a child, trafficking in individuals–recruit/entice/solicit, sexual...

Looking to refresh your home without spending a dime? There are some great free furniture items available right now in Lansdale. From dining sets to recliners, here’s what neighbors are giving away this week.

GEISTOWN BOROUGH, PA — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in a parking lot during the early morning hours of April 11, 2026. The shooting took place in the parking lot area of Tulunes in the City in Geistown Borough. The Geistown Borough Police Department did...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Half a dozen people have lived in tents along the Little Lehigh Creek for the past two years. They met at the Allentown YMCA’s warming shelter before making the move behind a retaining wall near Fountain Park, where their tents line a small path that separates them from the water.

The Ivyland Country Store, a Warminster-area landmark for over 150 years, is one of Bucks County’s oldest general stores and cherished borough treasure. The Ivyland Country Store, an Ivyland landmark for over 150 years, is one of Bucks County’s oldest general stores and cherished borough treasure, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch.

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop Tuesday afternoon and evening across the northern Lehigh Valley and Poconos, with a few strong to severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts. A significant warm-up is already underway, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid 80s today and...

Huzzah — this new Bethlehem pub tour lets you party like an American revolutionary. Why it matters: Philadelphia gets most of the American democracy glory, but this hidden gem of colonial history makes a case for a boozy field trip up north. The big picture: Bethlehem is adding Ales & Tales , a 90-minute walking pub tour tied to the nation's 250th birthday . It starts at...

WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – Whitehall-Coplay School District officials on Monday warned of growing financial pressure as they reviewed the district’s proposed 2026-27 budget. At their finance committee meeting, the board of directors and district administrators discussed a proposed $110.7 million spending plan that would leave a gap of about $9.2 million before any use of fund balance or adjustments. Officials project a roughly...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown police say a man is facing charges after a shooting Monday afternoon near Fourth and Washington streets. According to a press release from the police, around 1:15 p.m. officers were called to the area after several gunshots were reported. When patrol units arrived, they found spent shell casings in the 400 block of Washington Street.

A routine patrol turned into a short pursuit and arrest on Friday evening in Front Royal, ending with a crash near a local restaurant, but no reported injuries. Around 5 p.m. on April 10, a Front Royal police officer was traveling east on Happy Creek Road when a black Mercedes sedan passed at a high rate of speed heading in the opposite direction. The...