Warren County man found asleep in vehicle, arrested on drug and weapons charges
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — A Phillipsburg man was arrested last month after police found him asleep in his vehicle outside a Clinton Township gas station and uncovered suspected narcotics, a weapon, and drug paraphernalia, according to Clinton Township Police Chief Thomas A. DeRosa. Sean M. Simoes,...
Allentown seeks funding to boost home ownership, address ‘nightmare’ blighted properties
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown could launch a program next year to tackle “nightmare” properties and open up home-ownership for low-income residents. The city’s Redevelopment Authority on Wednesday unanimously approved plans to apply for up to $1.5 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh to fund the program.
Former Lehigh County commissioner Marty Nothstein faces stalking charges in Easton court appearance
EASTON, Pa. - Olympic gold medalist and former Lehigh County Commissioner, Marty Nothstein was back in court Wednesday. The cyclist and one-time Congressional candidate appeared for a pre-trial hearing in Easton. Nothstein faces stalking and criminal mischief charges stemming from incidents involving his...
After Covid and Personal Tragedies, Allentown Woman Restores her Mental Health with Help from...
Photo caption: Paula Davis, left, speaks with Einat DeLong,PsyD, of St. Luke’s Penn Foundation. Paula Davis of Allentown is a wife, a mom and a retired long-term substitute teacher. She raised four children while her husband served in the military. But after a series of traumatic events and a bout with COVID, Paula...
Movies and TV shows casting in Allentown
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
SafeSport facing scrutiny over treatment of fired investigator
The U.S. Center for SafeSport is facing scrutiny over its favorable treatment of a now-fired investigator, who was arrested once for theft and again for harassment, despite knowing about his infractions.
Things to Do: New festival at Kutztown Fairgrounds
Following the shuttering of the Kutztown Folk Festival in 2024, a new festival celebrating Pennsylvania German culture takes its place at the Kutztown Fairgrounds over the Independence Day weekend. The Eastern PA Homestead Festival made its debut Thursday morning. It will continue through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9...
Weather Alert: Severe storms, strong winds likely
(WBRE/WYOU) — A Weather Alert has been issued Thursday for eastern Pennsylvania. A cold front will push through the region Thursday afternoon and evening with showers and thunderstorms. A few storms may become strong to severe, with the greatest likelihood in eastern PA. Main threats include damaging winds, hail, and...
Food for thought: Proposed budget cuts would impact summer free meals programs in schools
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lunchtime was over and Laniyah Velez’s hunger was sated. The youngster is a rising sixth-grader at Trexler Middle School, which is among many Allentown School District free summer meals program sites for mostly underserved students. Wednesday’s lunch menu, chock full of nutrition and flavor, made...
Heritage Day update: There will be fireworks, although the city won’t say where
Easton’s mayor confirmed that fireworks will be shot off on Heritage Day, although he’s not revealing the location. Mayor Sal Panto Jr. wants to avoid large crowds massing in a particular neighborhood or park. He fears lots of people packed together at night could lead to violence like the shooting at Heritage Day...