Find Savory Irish Food in NEPA
If you're in the mood for a traditional Irish feast or Irish pub food with Celtic flair, these Northeastern PA pubs and restaurants are the perfect spots to satisfy your St. Patrick’s Day cravings. Dig Into Irish Pub Food Favorites to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Northeastern PA.
Lehigh County man convicted of rape
LEHIGH COUNTY, Pa. — A jury in Lehigh County has convicted a man of rape and other charges. Investigators say Kevin Esterly, 53, of Whitehall Township, sexually assaulted a victim from the summer of 2016 to March of 2018. He was convicted in 2018 on corruption of minors charges...
Allentown City Council to Hold Special Series of Public Meetings | WDIY Local News
In collaboration with several local partners, Allentown City Council will host a series of public meetings with the goal of remaining informed on resident needs. The meetings are also inspired by a drive to increase intergovernmental cooperation and solutions-based leadership. The following meetings are planned:....
Allentown City Council introduces ordinance to regulate how city responds to homeless encampments
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council introduced a proposed ordinance Wednesday night that relates to how the city responds to people who are homeless and living outdoors. The purpose of the proposed bill — which is being sponsored by Councilwomen Ce-Ce Gerlach and Natalie Santos — is to set standards and...
Norristown Gas Station Ambush Blows Open Alleged Gun Pipeline, Prosecutors Say
A routine fuel stop at a Norristown Shell gas station on Jan. 4 exploded into gunfire that left a 21-year-old passenger paralyzed, and prosecutors say that single burst of violence peeled back the lid on an alleged gun-trafficking ring operating in Montgomery County. Investigators contend that arrests and weapons...
Triple homicide by vehicle trial ends with plea deal in Northampton County
A man on trial for driving under the influence of marijuana and killing three people took a plea deal Thursday, according to his attorney. Nelson Segura, 36, pleaded guilty to three counts of vehicular homicide, three counts of involuntary manslaughter and a first-offense driving under the influence of marijuana...
‘Incredibly grateful’: Bethlehem restaurant to close as owners focus on other dining establishments
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A full-service restaurant is bidding farewell after a year of operation in Northampton County. La Kang Chicken & Rice, specializing in Thai-style chicken and rice dishes, is set to permanently close on Monday, March 9, at 15 E. Fourth St. in Bethlehem. Co-owners Nakkarawoot “Noah” Krueawong,...
The secret sauce behind Corropolese Italian Bakery’s continued success
Corropolese Italian Bakery and Deli has been a fan favorite in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for more than a century and counting.
Coroner Seeks Frank Dehart’s Family After Death In Bethlehem
Frank Dehart, 85, of Bethlehem, was pronounced dead at 7:57 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Bethlehem facility, according to the coroner’s office. Dehart died of natural causes, officials said. The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office and Forensics Center is attempting to locate his next of kin or family...
Targeting June: Ed Pawlowski set for early prison release, advocate says
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Former Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski is expected to be released from prison this June, more than four years ahead of his original 2030 release date, according to a close friend. Pawlowski, who was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison in 2018, was originally scheduled for...

















