Allentown PA

Utility scam reports climb as National Consumer Protection Week begins. Nearly 200 scam attempts have already been reported to PPL Electric in just the first two months of this year.

U. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. – A new bank will soon offer a wide array of financial services at a former restaurant site in the Lehigh Valley. Construction of a new Chase Bank location is nearing completion at 7150 Hamilton Blvd. in the Trexlertown section of Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County.

Nearly 50 years after opening, Potts’ Nazareth officially rebranded as Paradise Dogs with a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 2 at 307 S. Broad St., hosted by the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce. Owner Courtney Beahn, who took over the business from her father five years ago, introduced an island-inspired theme...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - PPL is offering tips on how to avoid falling for scams, as National Consumer Protection Week gets underway. Customers have reported nearly 200 scam attempts to PPL Electric through the first two months of 2026, which doesn't include unreported scam attempts taking place year-round throughout the...

WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - A Lehigh Valley man who made international headlines in 2018 for running away to Mexico with a teenage girl is standing trial this week. Jurors are being selected Tuesday in the trial of Kevin Esterly of Whitehall Township. It comes a day after a judge denied...

Nazareth police arrested a 36-year-old man and seized fentanyl last month during a drug investigation in the borough. William Bierschenk Scorza, of Northampton borough, is charged with two counts of felony possession with intent to manufacture drugs; one count felony criminal use of a communications facility;...

Community groups plan to demand Scott McElree's resignation during public comment as chief remains on leave following student protest confrontation. Tensions remain high in Quakertown ahead of Wednesday night’s borough council meeting, where community activists are again expected to demand the resignation or firing...

HANOVER TWP., Pa. – A national retail chain, known for its wide selection of arts and crafts and home decor products, is expanding its footprint in the Lehigh Valley. A new Hobby Lobby location is expected to open in the fall at the Airport Shopping Center in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, a company spokesperson...

A Slate Belt mother is facing charges after boarding a Pen Argyl School District bus and repeatedly arguing with the bus driver, police said. The 29-year-old woman from Wind Gap was charged with misdemeanor unauthorized school bus entry and summary disorderly conduct. She is due to appear for a preliminary...

Two women were killed in fires in Bristol Borough on Monday night and in Bensalem early Tuesday morning.