Montco man charged with raping 95-year-old woman following investigation into string of break-ins
TOWAMENCIN TWP., Pa. - Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating the rape of a 95-year-old woman that investigators say is tied to a series of burglaries in the Towamencin Township area. 22-year-old John Vernon Gray is charged with rape, sexual assault, burglary, criminal trespass and related offenses....
Philly suburbs pay Pennsylvania’s highest school taxes, new report finds
Homeowners in the Philadelphia suburbs are paying the highest school district taxes across the commonwealth, according to a new report by the Independent Fiscal Office. Residents in the collar counties are experiencing annual tax increases — and not just school taxes. For suburban taxpayers, the pressure comes from...
Police: Man steals cell phone from fast food employee
Shamokin, Pa. — An Allentown man was charged for allegedly stealing a cell phone from a Wendy's employee. Fernando Pablo Rodriguez, 32, now faces misdemeanor charges of theft and receiving stolen property. Police were called on Dec. 18 to the Wendy's restaurant in Shamokin for a report of a theft. The employee told...
PEEPS unveils new flavors for Easter 2026
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Some new flavors of a beloved locally made treat are headed to store shelves just in time for Easter 2026. PEEPS announced a new lineup of unique flavors and fun-filled collaborations to bring joy to Easter celebrations everywhere. New to the collection this year are. PEEPS Pop-Tarts...
Eatery’s Allentown location permanently closes, Bethlehem spot in ‘holding pattern,’ co-owner says
A fast-casual restaurant known for its tasty cheesesteaks and nostalgic vibes is in the midst of a transitional period in the Lehigh Valley. The Allentown location of Wiz Kidz, a 1980s- and '90s-themed restaurant offering cheesesteaks, fries, pierogies and more, permanently closed in December at 751 Union Blvd.,...
After 10 years, Easton is (finally) ready to hire scrapyard cleanup crew
More than 10 years after a metal scrapyard closed, the City of Easton is finally ready to clean it up. The city is soliciting bids for environmental remediation at the Easton Iron and Metal site at 1111-1113 Bushkill Drive. A contractor will need to take extensive soil samples, remove “hot...
Brothers win appeal of their sentence in 1995 Pa. family killings
Two brothers who pleaded guilty in the 1995 murder of their parents in Lehigh County could be resentenced a second time. A three-judge panel of the Pennsylvania Superior Court on Friday, Jan. 9, vacated the February 2024 sentences handed down in the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas for Bryan R. Freeman and David...
St. Luke’s Expands Health Care Education with New College | WDIY Local News
On Friday, St. Luke’s University Health Network announced the creation of the St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences, a significant step in supporting health care education and workforce development. The school’s inaugural class will begin in May 2026. Students can enroll for programs to pursue an Associate Degree...
Nazareth woman was double the limit with child in car, cops say
A woman allegedly had a blood-alcohol content double the legal limit with a young child unrestrained in the backseat when officers stopped her on a Nazareth street. The 47-year-old borough woman is being charged with misdemeanor DUI highest rate (BAC 0.16% or higher); misdemeanor DUI; summary failure to use a child...
Lehigh Valley weather: Calm before potential midweek winter storm with mixed precipitation
A brief period of seasonable and tranquil weather will prevail through Tuesday before an unsettled winter system approaches the Lehigh Valley region for Wednesday and Thursday, potentially bringing mixed precipitation and changing conditions. The National Weather Service forecast indicates temperatures will remain...
