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Wikimedia Commons/Gill, W. L. (William L.), 1827-1893 — Photographer. Old Salem’s 252-Year Moravian Easter Dawn Tradition. Every Easter since 1772, brass bands have filled Old Salem’s streets at 2 a. m. with what locals call “18th century surround sound.” The tradition began in Germany when young Moravian men sang...

Nicole Daley, of Palmer Township, was arrested following an investigation into alleged financial elder abuse involving three victims, ages 90, 88, and 84, according to District Attorney Stephen G. Baratta. The investigation began on Nov. 10, when Bethlehem Township police were dispatched to Hope Ridge Drive for a...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Another former Allentown city worker has sued the city, saying she was illegally fired for speaking out against discrimination in the workplace. Karen Ocasio, a former human resources employee with the City of Allentown, filed the lawsuit against the city on Monday in the U.S. District Court for the...

Following a weekend attack on a celebration of the holiday in Australia, Lehigh Valley Jewish leaders celebrated Hanukkah 2025 with a public menorah lighting in Bethlehem. Chabad Lubavitch of the Lehigh Valley hosted the “Lighting of Unity” event Monday night on Payrow Plaza between Bethlehem City Hall and the...

Driver caution is key on two Bucks County roads with statistical histories of fatal accidents. A MoneyGeek analysis of traffic data — specifically fatal accidents — has resulted in a statewide list of the deadliest roads in the Commonwealth. Drivers in Bucks County, home to two of them,...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — An alternative rock back that had two chart-topping albums in the mid-2000s will play a headline show at Musikfest's main stage, it was announced Monday. Taking Back Sunday, best known for its song “Cute Without the ‘E’ (Cut from the Team),” will perform Aug. 8.

William Michael Ingram, 51, pleaded guilty to killing his mother, Dolores Ingram, last year.

Graduating Montgomery County Community College Municipal Police Academy cadets stand at attention during the program’s Dec. 10 graduation ceremony. Thirty-seven new officers completed the program. Thirty-seven cadets from Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Municipal Police Academy program took an important...

FORKS TWP., Pa. — The township police chief announced his retirement Sunday, days after a separation agreement was up for consideration by township supervisors. Chief Michael Friel posted a letter to the police department's Facebook page confirming his retirement after more than two decades with the force. In it...

Pennsylvania is investing more than $6.9 million to purchase development rights for 2,354 acres on 27 farms across 13 counties, including one Northampton County farm, protecting them from future residential or commercial development. Last week’s announcement from the Shapiro Administration comes as the state...