Allentown PA

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office announced plans for an upcoming Unclaimed Burial Service to honor and inter the unclaimed cremated remains of several individuals. The service will be held September 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Cedar Heights Cemetery, 4431 South Cedarbrook Road, Allentown. The service will...

Monster Jam is bringing its arena-shaking entertainment to Allentown’s PPL Center for five shows from Feb. 20-22, 2026, featuring 12,000-pound trucks performing gravity-defying stunts and intense competition. Eight world-class drivers will battle for the Arena Championship Series East title and a chance to advance to...

At around 2100 hours on July 24, 2025, the Lehigh County Communications Center transmitted Allentown Box 3536 sending Battalion Chief 43, Engines 13, 6, 9, Truck 2, and Engine 4 (RIT) to North Sherman Street for a reported house fire. Multiple callers were reporting flames from the second floor of the house. Engine...

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...