This 120-year-old bridge between Pa. & N.J. has an uncertain future
A bridge connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey “is rife with inherent flaws,” the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission says in introducing alternatives for the span’s future. The commission last week released an informational video detailing significant structural, operational and safety problems with the...
Fatal Carbon County crash: Woman, 32, dies in high-speed collision, cops say
A Carbon County woman was killed and two others were injured, including a Lehigh County man, Saturday in a collision along a major commercial corridor. The Carbon County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as 32-year-old Genevieve L. Snyder of Summit Hill. Snyder was pronounced dead at the scene, Route 443 in...
1 dead, 4 injured following high-speed crash near I-95 in Bensalem, Pa.
The high-speed collision was so powerful that one of the three cars involved caught fire.
Under new owner, beloved Berks County diner reopens with new name, look, menu updates
KUTZTOWN, Pa. – A longstanding spot for omelettes, French toast and other freshly prepared eats is starting a new chapter in Berks County. Letterman’s Diner, a full-service diner known for its classic and unique takes on breakfast and lunch favorites, closed in early January at 242 W. Main St. in Kutztown, but tasty...
Bucks woman gets house arrest, probation for stealing $132K from Norristown State Hospital patient
An employee at the Department of Public Welfare who admitted to stealing more than $130,000 from a resident of the Norristown State Hospital and pleaded guilty to six felonies was not sentenced to jail, but rather house arrest and probation for her crimes. Bridget Nicole Compton, 51, of the 3300...
Where to Brunch in the Lehigh Valley
Weekend brunch, for many of us, is a cherished ritual that allows for relaxation and a premium dining experience with those we love the most. Here are some hot spots in the area that we feel are egg-cellent brunch destinations in the Valley. Bolete Restaurant in Bethlehem. Bolete hosts an...
County officials seek to evict ICE after three years of unpaid rent
County governments rarely clash publicly with federal agencies, but a recent dispute in Pennsylvania is changing that narrative. A quiet lease arrangement has turned into a high-stakes fight over money, oversight, and accountability. As details continue to emerge, the situation raises bigger questions about how local...
Two men charged after traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Hunterdon County
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Two men face criminal charges following a motor vehicle stop last month that led to the discovery of narcotics in Clinton Township, authorities said. A Clinton Township police officer on routine patrol observed the driver of a silver Ford Econoline van commit a...
Crews battle blaze at barn in Washington Township
WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. – A fire tore through a property in Lehigh County late Monday night. It happened in the 8000 block of Ashfield Road in Washington Township. Emergency dispatchers said they were alerted to the blaze at a barn just before 11 p.m. The address is home to Slate Hill Farm & Market.
Police officers free dog stuck in fence
COPLAY, Pa. -- Some Lehigh County police officers got a unique call on Monday. Coplay police responded to a home for a dog with its head stuck in a fence. Body cam video posted by the police department shows an officer use pliers to remove part of the fence and free the pup.
