Stolen cooking oil spills all over Northampton County roads, police say
Officials in Northampton County are searching for the suspects responsible for spilling stolen cooking oil onto neighborhood roads. Police in Hellertown said thieves stole cooking oil from restaurants, but a malfunction on a van or box truck caused the stolen oil to spill onto the roadway near Main and High streets in
‘Exciting journey’: Billy’s Downtown Diner begins franchising, signs initial 10-unit agreement
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A beloved Lehigh Valley diner concept, known for its fresh and creative dishes for breakfast, brunch and lunch, is expanding operations. Billy’s Downtown Diner, a Lehigh Valley favorite since 2000 with locations in Bethlehem and Easton, recently launched a national franchise program and has now signed
‘Jane Doe’ remains found in a Pennsylvania field in ’92 identified
DREIBELBIS, Pa. (WHTM) — More than three decades ago, a Pennsylvania farmer found a human skull in his field. Today, almost 34 years to the day, authorities know who it belongs to. The Berks County Coroner’s Office said the skull was found by a farmer working a field off Christman Road in Windsor Township, near […]
An 11-Generation Rittenhouse Family Estate in Harleysville Is Now for Sale
A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has...
Lehigh Valley weather: High pressure delivers sunny, warm conditions through Saturday
High pressure will keep the Lehigh Valley dry and pleasant through the end of the week, with abundant sunshine and warm temperatures expected Thursday through Saturday. A weather system approaching from the northwest will bring a significant chance for rain and thunderstorms later this weekend into early next week, acc
Pet food maker announces expansion of Lehigh Valley plant
UPPER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa.- A pet food maker is growing its operations in Lehigh County. Spot and Tango has announced an expansion of its manufacturing plant at 7520 Morris Court in Upper Macungie Township. The facility is growing from 70,000 to 90,000 square feet and doubling production capacity for its...
Thieves target Hellertown eateries for cooking oil as police warn of regional trend
HELLERTOWN, Pa. -- A messy getaway in Northampton County has police investigating a cooking oil theft that targeted local restaurants. Hellertown police say the thieves' equipment malfunctioned, spilling oil across several busy roadways. Oil spilled all over a back alleyway, down High Street, Main Street and Wilson Str
Regulators approve settlement, PPL distribution rate hike
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — Electric bills will be going up next month after regulators and the power company reached an agreement. PPL Electric Utilities, the Allentown-based power company serving much of Dauphin and Lancaster counties as well as portions of Cumberland, Perry, Juniata, Mifflin, York, and Lebanon counties,
Kutztown man dies following workplace accident in Shillington
A 47-year-old Kutztown Borough resident died Wednesday after a workplace accident in Shillington Borough, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office. Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said the Coroner’s Office was called to Reading Hospital to investigate the fatal incident, which occurred on June 3. Accordin
Inside Sparky’s World Famous in Levittown, Bucks County’s Best Dive Bar According to Yelp
Sparky’s World Famous sits along New Falls Road in Levittown. It does not try to impress you. It does not need to. For many locals, it is already a go-to spot for a night out. Call it a dive bar and most regulars will agree. They will also take...

















