Bethlehem police, Hispanic Center launch first ‘Shop with a Cop’ holiday event for local...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Ten children from Bethlehem-area families were selected to participate in a new “Shop with a Cop” partnership between the Fraternal Order of... The post Bethlehem police, Hispanic Center launch first ‘Shop with a Cop’ holiday event for local families appeared first on LehighDaily.com .
Coroner Seeks Family Of SEO Headline Christine Ann Newberry
Christine Ann Newberry, 74, of Allentown, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 at 2:16 a.m., according to the coroner’s office. The manner of death has been ruled natural, the office said. The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center is now trying...
Richland Twp Police seeking to identify two involved in Walmart theft
RICHLAND, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Richland Township Police Department is looking to identify two people the department believes to be involved in a retail theft incident. The theft happened at the Walmart in the Richland Township Town Centre on Nov. 30. Police are asking anyone with information on the individuals pictured...
Less draconian LANTA route changes coming; fare hike could be next
ALLENTOWN, Pa.- Service cuts that LANTA has been foreshadowing for months will soon become reality. Fare hikes may not be far behind. On Tuesday, the transit agency's board voted to approve route changes that will take effect in January of 2026. But they won't be nearly as drastic as what was originally proposed.
In-School Cellphone Limits Pass PA Senate Committee
HARRISBURG PA – Emulating policies already enacted in Pottstown – at The Hill School, and in the Pottstown and Pottsgrove school districts – as well as at other Pennsylvania schools, the state Senate Education Committee on Tuesday (Dec. 9, 2025) unanimously approved a statewide proposal to limit student cellphone use...
Allentown Planners OK East Side Apartment Complex
The Allentown Planning Commission granted final land development approval for an apartment complex proposal for the city's East Side on Tuesday afternoon at city hall. The project, slated between 620-750 E. Turner St., calls for the construction of seven buildings with 180 total apartment units by applicant East Side...
New ownership announced for Northampton County shopping center
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa.- A Northampton County shopping center has a new owner. Southmont Plaza at 4423 Birkland Place in Bethlehem Township is one of three properties being sold by the Ohio-based SITE Centers Corporation. That's according to JLL Capital Markets, which represented SITE Centers in the deal. The $126...
Lehigh County parents accused of starving, abusing 2 teens appear in court, do not...
L. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. - Two Lehigh County parents accused of starving and abusing two of their 15-year-old sons appeared in court Tuesday. Pamela Lehman, a public relations officer with the County District Attorney's Office, said Tracy and Joshua Dechant currently still do not have attorneys to represent them. Their...
Pottstown man sentenced for role in illegal gun transfers
NORRISTOWN — A Pottstown man won’t face any additional time behind bars but faces continued court supervision in the form of probation on charges he participated in two illegal gun transfers as part of a sophisticated multi-county gun trafficking network. Ryan Stoudt, 26, of the 400 block of...
Man cited after allegedly tearing down Pride flag outside candy shop in Doylestown
A man was allegedly caught on surveillance video tearing down a Pride flag outside a Doylestown candy shop, marking the fourth time the store has been targeted in recent years.

















