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State Police at Belfast say a 51-year-old Easton man’s vehicle was damaged during an incident involving another vehicle on I-78 east in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, last month. According to a May 25 news release, the damage–which police characterized as criminal mischief–occurred as the man was driving ne

In Pennsylvania, weekends still revolve around the enduring appeal of the roadside hot dog stand, especially when parking lots fill before noon and lines stretch consistently backward. Across the state, these landmarks are less about fast food and more about a cultural ritual shaped by shift workers, church groups, lak

HELLERTOWN, Pa. - A popular chain offering gas, made-to-order food and drinks and various convenience items is expanding its footprint in the Lehigh Valley. Sheetz, the Blair County-based chain with more than 750 locations across six states, is planning to open its ninth Lehigh Valley location this summer at Main Stree

Pennsylvania State Police announced a sobriety checkpoint will be conducted in Northampton County between Friday and Sunday. State police at Belfast said troopers will stop vehicles to briefly observe drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment, according to a news release. The checkpoint aims to reduce the number

The Hellertown Borough Council moved through a packed agenda its May 18 meeting. The borough formally accepted a $100,000 bequest earmarked for Dimmick Park and announced spring yard waste collection information. $100,000 Muschlitz Bequest for Dimmick Park. The headline item of the night thanked the Estate of Benjamin

New Hope Railroad, the heritage passenger service that operates vintage trains in Bucks County, debuted a new pedal-bike tour over Memorial Day weekend that lets riders pass through the scenic hills and woodlands that surround the former Reading Railroad line. The experience puts passengers on pedal-assisted rail bikes

PLYMOUTH — A Pottstown detective whose investigation of a single stabbing incident ultimately led to his uncovering a dangerous multi-county gun trafficking organization was recognized by Montgomery County’s district attorney for his exceptional service. Detective Michael Damiano was presented a commendation by Distric

If you are looking for an amazing Italian meal in Bucks County, you will find plenty of standout options guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning palate, writes Kristen Kwiatkowski for Eater Philadelphia. Francisco’s on the River in Washington Crossing has a menu filled with delicious Italian favorites, from past

Seven people have been displaced after a fire Monday evening at a Bethlehem duplex. Firefighters were called to the blaze around 5:30 p.m. in the 500 block of West Union Boulevard. Crews arrived within minutes, witnesses reported from the scene. Seven people escaped the fire, Nicole Roschella, communications director f

An investigation is underway after a person's body was found in a burned out vehicle on Tuesday, according to the Berks County Coroner's Office. Authorities were called to the 400 block of Friedensburg Road in Oley, Pennsylvania, around 9:43 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26 for reports of a van on fire, officials said.