Airport Shopping Center getting new tenant at former Christmas Tree Shops
The longtime empty space that once occupied Christmas Tree Shops at the Airport Shopping Center might finally be getting a new tenant. Construction in recent weeks has been ongoing at the site, 916 Airport Center Road, in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. It appears workers are expanding the former Christmas Tree...
Northampton Area, Slate Belt restaurant weeks dishing out tasty deals at top spots
Northampton County is awash with dining deals, as nearly two dozen restaurants showcase prix-fixe, multi-course menus and other promotions during two restaurant weeks in the Slate Belt and Bath and Northampton areas. The sixth annual Greater Northampton Area Restaurant Week – presented by Greater Northampton Area...
Allentown Jewish Center hosts Purim Carnival for community celebration
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - There was a celebration at the Jewish Community Center in Allentown on Sunday. A carnival for the community. 69 News stopped by the JCC for its "Purim Carnival." Youngsters and other enjoyed games, snacks, prizes, even a costume parade!. Purim is Monday and Tuesday. It commemorates the...
Lehigh Valley weather: Winter weather advisory in effect through midday as wintry mix changes...
A winter weather advisory remains in effect for the Lehigh Valley through midday Tuesday as a warm front lifts northward through the region. Wintry precipitation is impacting the morning commute, with snow transitioning to freezing rain and then plain rain by late morning or midday, according to the National Weather...
Carbon County shooting: Vehicle struck by gunfire on Route 248
Three people were found unharmed after their vehicle was struck by gunfire as they traveled along Route 248 in Carbon County, state police said. Pennsylvania State Police in Lehighton just before 2:30 a.m. Monday found a disabled vehicle along Route 248 at Bank Street in Bowmanstown Borough. The vehicle had...
76-Year-Old Accused of Soliciting Teen in Sting
NORRISTOWN, PA — A 76-year-old Hatboro man has been charged after authorities say he allegedly attempted to solicit a 15-year-old girl for sexual activity following an investigation by Hatboro Police and the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. According to the District Attorney’s Office, on February 26,...
Bucks County theater evacuated after bomb threat, shooting fears
Middletown police said the the Regal UA Oxford Valley received a call Saturday evening that the the theater was going to be shot up and there was a bomb inside the building
Grammy-winning rapper announced as latest Musikfest headliner
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Musikfest has announced a rapper as the latest headliner set to take the stage at the music venue next year. T.I. will plays the Wind Creek Steel Stage at Musikfest with special guest DaBaby on Aug. 5, according to a Musikfest Facebook post. The concert is being...
Quakertown school superintendent is resigning, documents say
The superintendent of Quakertown Community School District has resigned, according to board documents. Quakertown school board members are set to vote on Superintendent Matthew Friedman's resignation at a special meeting March 3, board documents suggest. Friedman has been on leave since mid-February. School officials...
Quakertown Police Chief suspended after protest chokehold
Numerous videos of an anti-ICE protest show a teenage girl being put in a chokehold by a man later identified by witnesses as Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree who was not wearing his uniform.

















