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WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – The Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners considered an ordinance governing data centers Monday night at the municipal building. The legislation (see page 6) aims to establish specific regulations through standards and requirements for the construction, installation and ongoing operations of t

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - More people are seeking assistance from a Lehigh County food bank. Allentown Ecumenical Food Bank says it's seeing an increased demand from people who've lost or seen cuts to their SNAP benefits. Community leaders gathered at the food bank today and say this is because of the...

An electrical issue was the likely cause of an early-morning garage fire that damaged multiple properties in West Rockhill Township last week, according to Pennridge Regional Police. The fire was reported at about 3:54 a.m. Aug. 3 at 621 Lawn Ave., near the Sellersville Borough line and St. Luke’s Grand...

The General Assembly settled the 2026-27 state budget without touching the Pennsylvania 911 surcharge, and that decision left the cost of running county dispatch centers exactly where it was already sitting. Governor Josh Shapiro signed the $50.85 billion spending plan on July 12. The monthly fee attached to every phon

EASTON, PA — A woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a motor vehicle collision on July 4, 2026. Officers responded to the 300 block of De Maria Drive at approximately 6:57 p.m. for a reported motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers observed a vehicle...

For generations of home gardeners, Burpee has been a familiar name associated with seeds for vegetables, flowers and herbs.

NORTHAMPTON CO. (WOLF) — A Northampton County caregiver is facing felony charges after investigators allege she failed to obtain medical treatment for a care-dependent woman whose untreated wounds ultimately led to her death. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Monday that Susan Edwards, 59, of Pen Argy

A 51-year-old Easton area man is accused of entering a woman’s bedroom window and beating her early Friday in Forks Township, police said. Joshua John Braggs is charged with felony burglary and misdemeanor counts of simple assault and harassment. He remains at large and a warrant for his arrest has been filed at the of

A woman faces assault and endangerment charges after police say she injured a 2-year-old while working at a daycare in Bucks County. Erin Burke. 27, no longer works at Newtown Discovery Preschool, according to the center. The preschool said it notified child services in late July, the day the child was injured.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are extending their touring schedule with another round of live performances.