Dozens of employees to be laid off at Pa. plant
Dozens of employees will be laid off at a plant in the Lehigh Valley. Semiconductor manufacturer, Advantest Inc., filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, informing the state that it is laying off 55 people from its location at 1660 E. Race St. in Hanover Township, near Allentown.
Allentown native closes Berks Jazz Fest after more than 50 performances
READING, Pa. - Thursday celebrates International Jazz Day, and in Berks County, that marks the end of Jazz Fest. To wrap up the festival, an Allentown native performed. "I found a trumpet in my mom's closet when I was 8, picked it up, put it up to my face, and made a sound. And that's not an easy thing,” said Rick Braun, an award-winning...
Bites of Hot Dog Day
Abby Feeley ‘28 usually cannot stand standing in line. But, she found herself last week sandwiched in one 50-students strong. “There are only a few things I will not wait on a giant line for, and a glizzy is not one,” she said. Lafayette Activities Forum hosted its...
Belleville Street Faire Returns to Bethlehem on Saturday, May 9
A European-Inspired Outdoor Market Experience Featuring 100+ Makers, Food Trucks, Music, and Family-Friendly Fun. Bethlehem, PA — Belleville Market is proud to announce the return of the Belleville Street Faire, taking place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at ArtsQuest’s SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Palmer Township police seek help identifying man in connection with theft at Home Depot
PALMER TWP., Pa. – Police in Palmer Township are looking for help finding a suspect who they say was involved in a theft incident at Home Depot. Authorities say they are trying to identify the man pictured in the camera footage. It’s in connection with an investigation into retail theft/credit card fraud that occurred at the Home Depot on South 25th Street on Saturday...
Allentown man allegedly led police on chase, crashed into tree
An Allentown man is hospitalized after leading troopers on a high-speed chase before crashing into a tree in Salisbury Township, state police said. Trooper Nathan Branosky, public information officer with Pennsylvania State Police’s Troop M, said troopers attempted to stop the 2015 Ford F-250 shortly before 2:30 a.m. Friday at 31st Street SW and West Emmaus Avenue in the Allentown area...
New downtown bike shop puts up kickstand
Warming weather means it’s time to put rubber to the pavement again. Whether you’re looking to fix a tire or invest in a new pair of wheels to make the journey downtown a little easier, Launchpad Bikes is now in Easton for your cycling needs. The bike shop...
Bucks County family discovers lost World War II love letters
BUCKS COUNTY, PA. - A Bucks County family is sharing more than 100 love letters written in 1945 by Mary Jane Peel to her fiancé, John Lynch, who served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. What we know:. "This is the love story between my...
State police plan patrol blitz targeting seatbelt violations in the Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania State Police Troop M in Bethlehem will increase enforcement of seatbelt laws and provide free car seat installation assistance throughout May as part of a statewide traffic safety initiative, the law enforcement agency said in a news release. Troopers will proactively patrol roadways from May 11 through May 31,...
Allentown: Row house goes for $223,000
A 1,414-square-foot row house, built in 1903, has changed hands. The home at 1042 West Allen Street in Allentown was sold on April 23 for $223,000, or $158 per square foot. This two-story house has three bedrooms and one bathroom. The property is equipped with baseboard heating. Additionally, the building has access to a detached garage. The property occupies a lot...
