Rianna’s Voice: Father advocates for teen dating violence awareness at forum
Terry Glass can’t bring his 16-year-old daughter back. But he can raise awareness about issues that led to her tragic death. He and his wife, Amber, formed “Rianna’s Voice” in memory of the former Northampton Area High School student. Members of that group will participate in...
Bethlehem police issue 17 citations during traffic enforcement, say vehicle went 79 mph in...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Police in Bethlehem say a vehicle was recorded going 79 mph in a 35-mph zone as they were doing targeted enforcement earlier this week. On Tuesday, officers focused on Stefko Boulevard, as they addressed speeding complaints and recent traffic accidents, according to a Facebook post from city police.
Children’s Home of Easton seeking foster families
EASTON, Pa. - The need for foster families continues to grow, with more than 3,000 kids in Pennsylvania. We feature one a month in our Adopt Lehigh Valley Kids series. As the number of kids in need grows, the Children's Home of Easton says the number of foster families has shrunk over the past five years.
City hikes parking prices to remedy budget shortfall
Citing the need for a balanced budget, Easton City Council voted to increase garage and metered parking prices at its Jan. 14 meeting. Centre Square meter costs increased from $2 to $3 an hour, with a newly implemented two-hour parking limit. In addition to increased hourly fees for on-street meters, various lots and...
Allentown pizzeria preps for busy Super Bowl Sunday with orders stacking up early
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - At The Crust Pizzeria And Restaurant in Allentown, owner Jerry Coppola is staying busy ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. "I have already about 68 (orders) for pizzas and then wings, I don't even know. That's a whole other ball game," said Coppola. Stacks of orders for the...
Discount variety store chain opening new Lehigh Valley store at former CVS location
EASTON, Pa. – A popular retail chain is expanding it footprint in Northampton County. A new location of Dollar Tree, a discount variety store chain with more than 9,000 stores in North America, is coming soon to 620 Old Philadelphia Road on Easton’s South Side, according to storefront signage.
‘Celebrate with us!’: Popular bakery sets reopening date at new location
PALMERTON, Pa. – A business that previously served its freshly prepared cakes, doughnuts, sticky buns and other sweet treats in a Northampton County shopping center is making moves with a new location opening this weekend. Baker Ben's Bakery, a full-service bakery offering a wide array of made-on-site cakes,...
Allentown shoppers flock to grocery stores ahead of Super Bowl Sunday
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WFMZ) — Grocery stores are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday. According to Progressive Grocer, 69% of Americans are expected to tune into the big game. Thursday, Friday and Saturday are the biggest food shopping days, second to Thanksgiving. At Redner's, the displays are packed with fan...
2 men plead guilty to raping teen girl in Lehigh County home
Two men have admitted raping a teen girl last year in a Slatington home. Tristan Zawick, 23, of Whitehall, and Jacquan Tanasse, 19, of Slatington, each pleaded guilty to rape; criminal conspiracy to commit rape; false imprisonment; and conspiracy to commit false imprisonment, the Lehigh County district attorney’s...
Slate Belt contractor accused of taking deposit then vanishing (UPDATE)
Phillipsburg police are searching for a 60-year-old contractor they say took payment to start a home improvement job and never returned to do the work. James A. Patrick, of the first block of Bray Street in Bangor, is charged with third-degree theft. Police said he may be now in the Nazareth or Bath areas. A warrant...

















