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Berkheimer discusses Whitehall business taxes

James Hunt, director of governmental relations at Berkheimer Tax Innovations, approached the Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners at the meeting May 11 regarding an issue over which businesses in the township are responsible for paying business privilege taxes — and which are not. Berkheimer collected $430,684.27
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Easton residents launch preservation initiative amid downtown growth

Easton, Pa. — A new citizen-led nonprofit has officially launched in the city, bringing together residents and community advocates concerned about rapid downtown development, preservation standards and public access to planning decisions. Preservation Easton is focused on strengthening historic preservation efforts whi
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Police seek driver of truck stealing lawnmower from Lower Saucon Township home

LOWER SAUCON TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Police in Northampton County are asking for the public's help in identifying the driver of a truck that stole a lawnmower from a home on Tuesday. Authorities say that on Tuesday at approximately 5:40 p.m., a white Chevrolet Silverado truck was seen in the 2300 block of Black River Road in L
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Body discovered after vehicle fire in Oley Township, investigation underway

A body was discovered Tuesday morning after firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire in Oley Township, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office. Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said the incident occurred in the 4000 block of Friedensburg Road. The initial call reporting a vehicle fire was received by the
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Longtime retailer closes, entertainment center expansion coming soon at Wind Creek outlets

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A store selling specialty gifts, holiday decor and more has ended operations, as a fresh entertainment option is set to join the lineup at a prominent shopping destination in Northampton County. General Store, offering a wide array of gifts, greeting cards, holiday decor and more, closed...

Pottstown church celebrates Black History Month

Music was at the forefront of a Black History Celebration in Montgomery County. It was held this morning at Mount Olive Baptist Church in...

Hundreds gather in Carbon County for Winterfest

JIM THORPE CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This President’s Day weekend, hundreds gathered in Carbon County to close out a milestone annual winter...

Terrorism charges filed against Pa. man who beheaded father, displayed head on YouTube

Bucks County, Pa. — Additional charges, including three counts of terrorism, were filed on Thursday against Justin Mohn, the Middletown Township man who...

Chilling Night in Whitehall: Man Stabbed Multiple Times in Home Invasion

In the serene neighborhood of Whitehall, a chilling episode unfolded on a quiet Saturday night, leaving residents in shock and a community grappling with...

Man jumps into Lehigh River to evade police in Northampton

NORTHAMPTON, Pa. - Authorities are looking for a man who apparently jumped into the Lehigh River while evading police in the Northampton area. According...

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