Allentown PA

An Allentown man previously convicted of killing his infant daughter in 2013 soon will be released from prison after prosecutors re-examined initial expert testimony in the case, authorities announced this week. Matthew Wolfe, 40, in December 2015 was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and child...

The ranking of ‘asthma capitals’ in the US is released each September, the peak time of year for asthma attacks and hospitalizations.

A Northampton County woman is without food money for the month after her EBT account was drained. The state says they are aware of the issue, but they can't refund any stolen benefits. Kristen Vanbuskirk says she knew her SNAP benefits were coming onto her EBT card on September 4th,...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A restaurant franchise, with more than 3,500 locations worldwide, will soon have a presence in the Lehigh Valley. The first Lehigh Valley location of bb.q Chicken, known for its crispy, juicy and tender Korean fried chicken with sauces that provide an "eclectic mix of flavor," is expected to open...

A judge is giving two Lehigh County parents accused of starving and abusing two of their 15-year-old sons 60 days to find legal representation. Tracy and Joshua Dechant were in court Monday. The two, who posted bail, have said in court they cannot afford private representation. At Monday's court session,...

A chain eatery known for bar bites and cocktails has vacated Promenade Saucon Valley for good. Bar Louie on Aug. 29 marked its last day in business at the Upper Saucon shopping destination. It opened in 2015 in space that formerly occupied Shula’s Steak House. If you purchase a...

Easton Area School District police seek help from the public to identify two young women accused of ambushing a 12-year-old Easton Area Middle School girl after cheerleading practice. The fight was Aug. 19, according to an incident report from Palmer Township police. It was at Easton Area High School even...

A new school year brings a new warning from local law enforcement about the growing threat of online predators targeting students for sextortion. The Bucks County Sheriff’s Office is warning parents and students about the rising threat of online sextortion and citing an increase in cases as children return to school...

BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa - PennDOT has completed construction on the Route 22 Farmersville Bridge, which had closed a section of the highway overnight from Saturday into Sunday. Northampton County Communications says the section of Route 22 between Routes 191 and 33 is now open to traffic in both directions.

The Bethlehem Police Department and the Bethlehem Health Bureau are increasing efforts to relocate a homeless encampment from under the Hill-to-Hill bridge by Dec. 15. For the first time in 21 years, the Bethlehem Police Department received a notice from Norfolk Southern railroad company to clear people from their...