Tensions linger, calls for accountability continue at Quakertown council meeting
Public pressure over last month’s student-police confrontation remained front and center at Wednesday’s Quakertown Borough Council meeting, though the tone inside borough hall was notably calmer than in recent weeks. Roughly 30 attendees called for accountability and empathy following the Feb. 20 clash between...
Carbon County woman facing charges after stabbing man with scissors
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — A woman is facing charges after being accused of stabbing a man with scissors in Carbon County. According to state police, they responded to a home on Chestnut Lane in Penn Forest Township on March 22, just before 3 p.m., to reports of a disturbance.
Bucks County man who drugged and raped 12 women he met on dating sites...
A Bristol Township man who drugged and raped a dozen women, using dating websites to lure them to his home, was sentenced Wednesday to serve between 65 and 135 years in state prison. Authorities in Bucks County first charged Andrew Gallo, 41, in September 2024 after six women came forward...
Fentanyl Deaths Fall as New Drug Threats Rise in Pa.
ALLENTOWN, PA — Federal and state officials say fentanyl-related deaths in Pennsylvania have declined sharply in recent years, even as new, more potent synthetic drugs emerge as a growing threat. What This Means for You. Fewer Overdose Deaths: Fatal overdoses linked to fentanyl have dropped significantly since 2023....
Abandoned Bear Cub Rescued By Troopers On Route 78 In Union: Njsp
On Wednesday, April 1, at 1:37 p.m., troopers from Troop "B" Perryville Station in Hunterdon County responded to a report of a lone bear cub spotted in a roadside ditch on Route 78 East in Union Township, New Jersey State Police said. Troopers found the small cub alone and in...
🏭 Multiple Manufacturing Jobs in Lehigh County – Up to $188K+
Lehigh County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with solid openings from global names and local leaders. Whether you’re hands-on in production or leading quality teams, there’s something here for you.
Three-bedroom home sells for $350,000 in Palmerton
The single-family home located at 487 North Harrity Road in Palmerton was sold on March 13, for $350,000, or $148 per square foot. The house, built in 1984, has an interior space of 2,362 square feet. This two-story house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property is equipped with electric heating and central...
Orefield: Single-family home goes for $799,000
The single-family residence located at 1724 Park Lane in Orefield was sold on March 20, for $799,000, or $251 per square foot. The house, built in 1986, has an interior space of 3,184 square feet. This two-story house has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Inside, there are two fireplaces. The property is equipped...
🚧 Multiple Construction & Skilled Trade Jobs in Lehigh County
Lehigh County’s building scene is buzzing this month, with solid openings for folks who like hands-on work and steady pay. Whether you’re new to the trades or already skilled, there’s something here for you.
Three-bedroom house sells in Allentown for $439,000
A single-family home located at 532 North Berks Street in Allentown has a new owner since March 20. The 1,872-square-foot home, built in 1938, was sold for $439,000, or $235 per square foot. This two-story house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with...
