State Police Investigate Bitcoin Fraud in Northampton County
[Northampton County, PA] – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop M – Bethlehem and the Northampton County Sheriffs Department are urging residents not to fall victim to Bitcoin scams involving warrant payments, and to hang up the phone immediately if they suspect the call is a scam. Residents...
Improperly discarded lithium-ion batteries spark garbage truck fire in Warren County
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. (Warren County) — Three improperly discarded lithium-ion batteries ignited a fire inside a garbage truck Thursday morning in Phillipsburg, prompting a safety warning from local officials. Warren Chemical Engine Company said the department was alerted at approximately 10:25 a.m. Feb. 12 by...
Santos Mota-Ramirez Sentenced Up To 40 Years For Arson
Santos Mota-Ramirez, 61, pleaded guilty to two counts of Criminal Attempted Homicide, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Simple Assault, Arson, and Causing a Catastrophe, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office. He waived his right to a pre-sentence investigation and was sentenced by Judge...
Retail Watch: Former Adagio chef, all-you-can-eat crab legs now at Bethlehem restaurant
The former head chef at the now-closed seafood restaurant Adagio has brought his expertise and several popular dishes to another Bethlehem eatery. Dan Spinosa, who spent a decade at Adagio, is the new head chef for Sotto Santi at 10 W. Fourth St. Adagio customers will recognize new food items...
Allentown drug raid uncovers AK47 stash and stolen gun
Allentown, PA – A pre-dawn search warrant executed Friday morning on West Court Street led to the seizure of multiple firearms, narcotics, and cash, culminating in felony charges against a…
Woman charged in alleged Eagles Autism Foundation ticket scam in Montgomery County
Investigators identified the suspect as Kaityn Faust. Authorities say Faust offered fans discounted tickets that she claimed would support the Eagles Autism Foundation, but never provided the tickets.
3- and 2-alarm fires stretch Bethlehem resources, 2 firefighters hurt
The Bethlehem Fire Department and its partners handled two house fires Friday, less than two hours apart and spanning the city. Two firefighters suffered burns in the second call, in the 1900 block of Hart Street in Northeast Bethlehem, according to city fire Chief Matthew Griffin. They were evaluated by...
Pa. house fire kills brothers, ages 11 and 13
KINGSTON — A second child died as a result of Wednesday’s fire at a North Welles Street residence that claimed the life of his younger brother. Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said the 13-year-old boy died in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest due to fire-related injuries. An 11-year-old...
Pa. trooper interacts with Gov. Shapiro’s neighbor in video over land dispute
A newly released video obtained by NBC10 shows an interaction between troopers with Pennsylvania State Police and Gov. Josh Shapiro's neighbors amid a dispute over land in Montgomery County. The video was taken in mid-October, 2025, and shows a trooper tell Shapiro's neighbors that he is recording their interaction....
Rant of the Week: Snow Piles on City Streets
So, we are finally back, and we’re welcomed by the frosty weather brought to Bethlehem. At first, snow feels charming, looks pretty, and is definitely festive, and gives everybody the universal excuse to complain collectively about it (which, yes, I have done multiple times). That charm disappears very quickly when...

















