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ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Police say a sixth person has now been charged in connection with a 2024 killing at Fountain Park. According to the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office, 23‑year‑old Jose Batista‑Gabin of the Bronx, NY, is facing felony charges of criminal homicide and conspiracy, along with a misdemeanor charge for tampering with evidence.

LOWER MOUNT BETHEL, Pa. - A group opposing a proposed data center in Northampton County turned out people for a township supervisors meeting Monday night. Lower Mount Bethel Township still hasn't received a formal proposal for the data center, but people are already organizing in a big way to fight it. The group "No Data Center LMBT" has slowly been gathering neighbors together to fight...

A Nazareth man is accused of pulling a handgun during a confrontation that began with a near-collision outside a home. The victim told investigators a near-collision happened April 27 when a truck drove by as he was pulling out of a driveway. The truck driver, a 58-year-old borough man, allegedly stopped and began yelling and threatening to harm the victim...

LEHIGH TWP., Pa. – A new full-service restaurant will soon offer elevated burgers, premium steaks, house-made pasta dishes and more in Northampton County. Diamond Grill, a full-service restaurant offering casual American cuisine, will hold its grand opening at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at 4330 Lehigh Drive Suite 7 in Lehigh Township, co-owner Julia Tassie told 69 News.

FALLS TWP., Pa. - Pennsbury High School moved to virtual instruction Monday after the district received a threatening call earlier in the morning, prompting a full police sweep of the campus. According to district officials, the call came in around 7:55 a.m. from a number traced to California. The caller...

A baby fox was rescued in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, after a jar became stuck on its head, prompting warnings about leaving food and trash accessible to wildlife. On April 21, Joe Judge and David Kavana were cleaning up downed trees in Delaware Park in Middletown Township when they came upon a baby fox in need of help.

Towne Market in Phillipsburg closed its doors last week after 49 years of service, as owner Sal Cassar retired. “Thursday marked the end of an era in Phillipsburg as Towne Market closed its doors after decades of service to the community,” Warren County officials said in a Facebook post.

A 48-year-old man died Sunday, two weeks after he was struck by a truck on Route 873 in Washington Township, Lehigh County, authorities said. The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Richard J. Erickson of Washington Township, Lehigh County. He was pronounced dead just before 3:40 a.m. Sunday at Lehigh Valley-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township.

A Bangor area man died following a boating incident Friday evening on the Delaware River, according to police. Robin M. Bet’s boat began taking on water, and he drowned while attempting to swim to shore, New Jersey State Police said. It occurred in the area of South Foul Rift...

Here is a look at some concerts and comedy shows coming to our area this week. On Thursday night, comedian, actor and "Saturday Night Live" alum Jim Breuer will bring his "Find the Funny Tour" to the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem. Breuer also co-starred in the cult comedy...