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Traffic concerns dominate debate after Lower Macungie approves major mixed-use development

LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — Traffic safety concerns along one of the Lehigh Valley’s most heavily traveled corridors have taken center stage after a proposed major mixed-use development was approved last week. The project, known as The Shoppes at Hamilton, would include 318 apartments, a 160-room hotel and...
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Mini-music festival of rising pop-rock bands coming to Archer Music Hall

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A rock music tour that showcases developing artists will hit the road for its third year and include a stop at Archer Music Hall, it was announced Monday. The Idobi Radio Summer School Tour will undertake its "junior" (as in third year of high school) year with performances by five "independent...
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Lehigh Co. man arrested, charged in burglary of home directly across the street

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A Bethlehem man was arrested after police say he burglarized the home directly across the street from his own. On February 22, Michael Radford of Bethlehem was arrested and charged with burglary after breaking into a home, according to a press release from the Northampton County District Attorney’s...
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Pennsylvania residents question police response to student ICE protesters after juveniles detained

Teen Protesters Police Chief Copyright 2026 PJ Schaefer Some residents in the Philadelphia suburb of Quakertown are calling for the police chief to resign after a scuffle between police and high school students protesting immigration enforcement policies left several juveniles in custody for four days. Video...
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Former Bucks County Corrections Officer Sent To Federal Prison

The man has served as a correctional officer and police officer. A former Bucks County corrections officer and longtime law enforcement official is on the wrong side of the law and will serve time behind bars. Christos Sinchuk Rallis, 52, received a sentence of eight years and four months from...
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‘Here we go again’: Easton restaurant devastated by second catastrophe in 4 years

EASTON, Pa. - The fire in Easton last week severely damaged the neighboring State Cafe and Grill. But it wasn't the flames or smoke; it was the water used to fight it. For the second time in 4 years, the beloved business has to battle back from disaster. "Watch your...
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Lehigh Valley’s newest Wawa set to open, Emmaus losing taproom | Open & Shut

The following is a roundup of recent Lehigh Valley regional retail and business news. Click each headline for the original source and additional information. Fans of Easton-based Weyerbacher Brewing Co. have another month to pick up their big beers and other offerings at the company’s Emmaus location. The brewery...
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2 rescued at Pa. house fire, 1 from roof

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Two men were rescued Sunday morning from a house fire in Allentown. Firefighters responded to a structure fire with entrapment in the 200 block of North 17th Street around 10:35 a.m. According to a news release from the fire department, the first firefighters to arrive “encountered...
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Quakertown students facing aggravated assault charges following clash with police chief

According to attorneys and family members, some of the students are facing aggravated assault charges, and at least two have been released from detention on house arrest.
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Iconic Easton restaurant closes indefinitely following owner’s death

Ashley’s Signature Restaurant in Easton has announced an indefinite closure following the death of its owner, Melinda Watson. According to a statement shared on Facebook, the restaurant will close until further notice as it moves through a transitional period. The post was shared on what would have been her 70th...

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