Allentown PA

An armed man threatening to harm himself led to a nearly two-hour standoff Monday evening in Emmaus, police said. Borough Police Chief Jason B. Apgar told lehighvalleylive.com the incident unfolded just before 5:50 p.m. in the 600 block of Furnace Street. Emmaus police were assisted by Salisbury Township police; the...

A Lehigh Valley ice cream destination will permanently close its doors on Sept. 6. TG Countryside, located at the junction of routes 29 and 100 in Emmaus, is operating with a limited menu during its final days. “TG Countryside will not be returning, but the opportunity is available to someone...

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has released audio and video from a police pursuit that left a 20-year-old Virginia man dead last year. On the night of Oct. 18, 2024, a New Jersey State Police sergeant attempted to stop Scott Segreaves Jr., of Zuni, VA, for speeding in Holland Township, as previously...

ROYERSFORD, PA — A 21-year-old Royersford man has been arrested following an alleged burglary on Oak Street last week, according to borough police. Authorities reported that the incident occurred on August 28, 2025, at approximately 3:08 p.m. when officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Oak Street for a burglary...

U. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. - March 2015, after the body of 54-year-old Cheryl Silvonek is found in a shallow grave, the case against her daughter 14-year-old Jamie Silvonek begins. Text messages between Silvonek and her 20-year-old boyfriend Caleb Barnes reveal that after Cheryl Silvonek tried to break them up because of...

A Montgomery County man has pleaded guilty to Manufacturing Child Sexual Abuse Material and Invasion of Privacy.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown firefighters battled a fire in the roofline of three homes on Saturday night. Officials say that the fire is on the 800 block of 7th Street in Allentown. The fire was quickly bought under control by the fire crews, according to the fire captain. Ten people...

Hilltown Township supervisors approved the hiring of a new police officer and took steps to expand accountability with local fire companies during their Aug. 25 public meeting. Officer Isaac Fries, a graduate of the Delaware County Police Academy, was sworn in by Magisterial District Judge Regina Armitage. Fries...

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are set to make history Tuesday night as they welcome their 10 millionth fan through the gates of Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, marking the fastest achievement of this milestone by any team in the modern era. The milestone moment will occur during the game against the...

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health, says it will administer free influenza vaccinations for the 28th straight year. The vaccinations will be available for adults and children age 6 months and older during two drive-thru flu shot clinics in October, according to LVHN. Officials say vaccines...