Bethlehem City Council addresses arrest, firing of right-to-know officer
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Bethlehem City Council addressed last week’s arrest of city open records officer Zachary Cole-Borghi. Cole-Borghi, a Lehigh County commissioner and Bethlehem right-to-know officer, was arrested on drug charges as part of an investigation that resulted in multiple arrests in several states. Officials...
Multiple injuries reported in Route 22 crashes in Whitehall Township
Multiple people are injured in two crashes that happened around the same time Wednesday morning along Route 22 in Whitehall Township, state police said. Trooper Nathan Branosky, public information officer with Pennsylvania State Police’s Troop M, told lehighvalleylive.com the accidents happened shortly after 6 a.m....
Northampton Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: Lehigh County Coroner
The crash happened near South Cedar Crest Boulevard and Fish Hatchery Road at approximately 11:05 p.m., according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. The man was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead at 12:44 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the...
Bucks County family suing Quakertown convenience store after daughter’s death
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. - A young woman from Bucks County died after taking a supplement bought from a Quakertown convenience store. Her family says the supplement is actually a dangerous drug that should never have been sold there. In October 2023, 20-year-old Angelina Jenkins died after taking Zaza, also known as...
Bucks County father praised for quick-thinking rescue at Hersheypark
John Sampson said the heart-stopping moment was over as quickly as it began. "I just went into rescue mode," he said.
Woman finds, saves endangered species of bat in Luzerne County
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — Stephanie Hoffmaster works as a parking enforcement officer with the West Hazleton Police Department. Late last week, she was helping someone get their car out of the impound lot when she discovered a bat looking to catch a ride. "The taillight was smashed out, and...
People Drive From All Over Pennsylvania To Eat At This Legendary Ice Cream Shop
There’s a sacred pilgrimage that Pennsylvanians make when summer temperatures climb and the craving for something cold, creamy, and transcendent becomes impossible to ignore. The destination? Freddy Hill Farms in Lansdale, where ice cream isn’t just dessert—it’s practically a religious experience. I’ve sampled frozen...
North Whitehall auto repair owners team with national firm to challenge zoning that would...
NORTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — A pair of local business owners have teamed up with a nonprofit public interest law firm to challenge township zoning laws they say have impeded their business. Gene and Debbie Weierbach, who run a repair shop on their property in the township, have alleged...
6-Hour Standoff Ends In Arrest In Phillipsburg Man’s Arrest: Prosecutor
A 50-year-old man was arrested after a six-hour standoff with police in Warren County last Friday, Aug. 29, authorities said. On Friday, Aug. 29, at approximately 4:45 a.m., officers responded to Manor Road in Pohatcong for a report of a person who was physically assaulted and threatened with a fire…
Massive warehouse under construction in Maidencreek Twp. to house East Penn Manufacturing
MAIDENCREEK TWP., Pa.- Last week, 69 News reported on a massive new warehouse under construction in Berks County. Now we know who will be moving in. East Penn Manufacturing confirmed to 69 News that it has signed an agreement to lease the new distribution center going up off of Route 222 and Evansville Road in...
