Giant Website, App Still Down Following Cyberattack
Four days after a cyberattack crippled Giant’s online platforms, the grocery store chain’s website has yet to come back online and some customers are venting their frustration. As of early Friday morning, Giant hadn’t posted an explanation for the outage on its Facebook page, but a message on...
Lehigh Valley brewery entering national contest for 1st time is lone Pa. winner
A Lehigh Valley brewery making its first entry in a national contest brought home the gold, as the lone medalist representing Pennsylvania. Bethlehem-based Wishful Thinking Brewing Co. took first place at the Great American Beer Festival for its On Any Given Day, a Brett beer — meaning it's fermented or conditioned with a wild yeast called Brettanomyces.
Totally disappointed’: Lehigh Valley locals want to know why popular haunted hayride suddenly halted,...
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - It's starting to feel a little more like trick than treat in Whitehall Township. "I was shocked," Marie Shahan, from Egypt, said. "I was very shocked." Just last week, the popular "Haunted Parkway" was sold out. "That parking lot is full," Shahan said. "I mean, there's...
Fight Over Text Messages Ends In 4 Shot Near Muhlenberg College, Allentown Man Convicted
A Pennsylvania man who opened fire into a crowd near Muhlenberg College in Allentown, shooting four people after a fight over text messages, has been convicted of attempted homicide, prosecutors announced Friday, Oct. 16. Axel Suarez Vidal , 25, of Allentown, was found guilty Thursday, Oct. 15, of at…
Ashley Russo Receives Linny Lifetime Achievement Award
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (Oct. 15, 2026) — Ashley Russo, co-founder and chief community and culture officer of Turnstone Creative, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the ArtsQuest Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Linny Awards on Oct. 15 at the Musikfest Café at SteelStacks. The honor recognizes her contributions to storytelling, leadership and elevating voices across the Lehigh Valley.
Banana Ball Returns to Jefferson Park in 2027!
Ticket Lottery is now open to see Banana Ball at Jefferson Park!. Allentown, Pennsylvania (October 15, 2026) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are excited to announce that Jefferson Park will be hosting Banana Ball once again in 2027 as the Firefighters and Indianapolis Clowns come to the Lehigh Valley on May 7th & 8th, 2027! First pitch for both games will be 7 p.m.
Strong Squall Line Brings 45 to 60 MPH Gusts to Harrisburg, Allentown, Scranton, and...
PENNSYLVANIA — A strong cold front is moving into Pennsylvania Friday afternoon and evening, October 16, bringing a line of storms that will sweep quickly from west to east. Ahead of the front, temperatures will climb to 75 to 80 degrees or higher, with dew points of 64 to 69 degrees. That warm, humid air will add to the instability needed for strong storms. Damaging wind gusts are the main threat as the squall line moves through.
Peddler’s Village Apple Festival brings two days of food and fall activities to Bucks...
Peddler’s Village will celebrate apple season with two days of food, shopping and fall activities during its annual Apple Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8. The festival has been part of the Bucks County destination’s fall calendar since 1973, making it one of Peddler’s Village’s most popular seasonal traditions.
Perkasie man threatens to kill congressman over health benefits: cops
An Upper Bucks County man is facing felony charges after he allegedly threatened to kill a U.S. Congressman after losing his health insurance. Aaron Michael McComsey, 44, of Perkasie, had been arrested and charged by indictment Oct. 15 with two counts of threatening to assault, kidnap or murder a federal official, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia.
Life in prison for gunman in 2023 murder of Allentown man
A 32-year-old Allentown man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was sentenced on Wednesday for a 2023 murder. According to law enforcement officials in the Lehigh Valley, Evander Thompson, 32, was sentenced after being convicted in July of killing Orlando Ibanez, 61, of Allentown, in a shooting on Allen Street in September of 2023.

















