Families displaced after apartment building fire in Hatfield, Montgomery County
Families displaced after apartment building fire in Hatfield, Montgomery County
Red Solo cups and butterflies: Free and new entertainment highlights at the Allentown Fair
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Standing nearly 6-foot-6 with a tower of red Solo cups glued to his head, it’s impossible to miss Brian Koenig, aka "The Cup Guy," roaming Allentown Fairgrounds. Part juggler, part trick-shot master, the Cup Guy has turned a simple party staple — the red Solo...
The Chicken Wings At This Unassuming BBQ Restaurant In Pennsylvania Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences happen in the most ordinary-looking places, and Big Creek Bar-B-Q in Lehighton, Pennsylvania proves this delicious point with every plate they serve. Nestled in the scenic landscape of Carbon County, this unassuming barbecue joint might not catch your eye at first...
Adorable baby chicks hatch at the Great Allentown Fair
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Nearly two dozen births are taking place at the Great Allentown Fair this year. Baby chicks are hatching during the fair. "We're waiting on a few that didn't hatch yet. Hopefully tomorrow they'll start coming out," said Calvin Lazrus, who oversees the Barnyard Experience. It gives observers...
City of Allentown Introduces First Public Health Vending Machines
Free 24/7 Access to Lifesaving and Essential Care Supplies. August 28, 2025 — The City of Allentown has launched its first Public Health Vending Machine, offering residents free, confidential, and round-the-clock access to essential health and safety supplies. The first machine is located at The Lehigh Conference of...
Allentown food bank aims to deliver food to seniors in need, in new program
Allentown food bank aims to deliver food to seniors in need, in new program. Once a month, fresh, frozen, and nonperishable food, donated by the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank, is delivered to more than 200 residents in low-income housing.
REVIEW: Country singer Kane Brown at Allentown Fair is real, and really good
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A decade ago, when Florida Georgia Line was riding the wave of its "bro-country" sound, it sounded inauthentic to both real country and real hip-hop fans, despite its popularity. These days, Kane Brown is showing country fans what real hip-hop sensibility sounds like — and spreading...
Illegal rental units under investigation in P’burg. Tenant’s plight sparked probe.
The Town of Phillipsburg says it is investigating illegal rental units after a tenant was left homeless following a dispute with her landlord. The case has revealed a single-family home on Grant Street that was illegally converted into a three-unit rental property. Town inspection officials confirmed the illegal...
Crews battle house fire in South Whitehall Twp.
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - Crews worked to put out a fire in South Whitehall Township. According to Lehigh County dispatchers, fire crews were dispatched to the 1400 block of North 25th Street, just before 7 a.m. Friday. The Greenawalds Fire Chief says crews found a fire in the basement...
N.J. Resident Killed in Crash with Pennsylvania Driver Going 98 MPH
N.J. Resident Killed in Crash with Pennsylvania Driver Going 98 MPH — After killing a man from New Jersey in a collision on June 29, a Pennsylvania man was charged with vehicular homicide, according to Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office officials. On Monday, Andrew Hilferty, 35, of Philadelphia, was charged...
