Jefran, Jeffrey Canales-Tapia Busted In Allentown Drug Raid
Two brothers — Jefran Canales-Tapia, 39, and Jeffrey Canales-Tapia, 37, both of Allentown — are facing multiple drug charges after search warrants were executed at their homes earlier in the day, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca. Jefran...
Pa. 16-year-old shot, wounded 6 at birthday party: police
Easton police have taken a 16-year-old into custody, accusing him of shooting six people during a birthday party at a city home. Yandiel Onil Gonzalez, 16, of Easton, is charged with six counts felony criminal attempt to commit homicide; six counts felony aggravated assault; one count felony possession of a firearm...
Warrington police investigate multi-store theft, fraud; seek help identifying suspect
WARRINGTON TWP., Pa. - Warrington Township Police are investigating a series of crimes involving theft from a vehicle, retail theft, and access device fraud. Authorities say two male suspects were involved in these incidents. One suspect has been identified, and police are asking the public for help in identifying...
Drunk Passenger Goes to Police Department to Get Drunk Driver, Washington Twp., NJ, Cops...
Police responded to a late-night crash in Gloucester County. One driver was arrested after failing a breath test. A second arrest followed soon after at police headquarters. Two people have been charged with DWI following one accident — and a lack of common sense — Wednesday night in Gloucester County.
‘It’s just too tall’: Concerns raised over 7-story apartment building in Bethlehem Historic District
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Will the seven-story, mixed-use building proposed at West Walnut Street in the city's Historic District be built?. A two-hour session before the Bethlehem Historical Architectural Review Board on Wednesday night brought no answer. At issue is the height of the building, which would tower above many...
A crispy arrival: Chicken chain to open first Lehigh Valley restaurant
A national chain will offer chicken fingers, sandwiches, wings and more when it opens its first Lehigh Valley location. Zaxbys will open the new restaurant in Allentown, public relations associate Bridget Peterson of All Points Public Relations said, joining the chain’s first-ever restaurants in Pennsylvania...
‘Store closing’ signs go up, sales kick off at retailer’s 3 Lehigh Valley locations
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early August, a longtime mall staple is offering steep discounts at its Lehigh Valley locations. Claire's, offering jewelry, cosmetics, accessories and ear piercing, has recently commenced storewide sales at its three Lehigh Valley locations, at the Lehigh Valley Mall in...
Bucks County pilot makes it his life’s mission to help transport thousands of rescued...
2,000 feet above the ground, we're not the only crew in pilot Paul Steklenski's cabin. Canine carry ons are part of his non-profit Flying Fur Animal Rescue. "With the intention of helping animals get out of, you know, overcrowded shelters to rescue and adoption, places where they could, you know, have an option, have...
Pennsylvania plant to build up to 450 military tri-axles
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — Hundreds of new military dump trucks will be built right here in the Keystone State. Mack Defense announced this week they have been awarded a five-year, up to $221.8 million contract to build up to 450 more heavy duty dump trucks for the U.S. Army. The contract, the company says, was […]
Mack wins contract to produce more Army dump trucks in Allentown
Lehigh Valley-based Mack Defense announced that it was awarded a five-year contract to continue production of Army dump trucks in Allentown. Mack will make up to 450 more M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks under a contract worth up to $221.8 million. The new agreement, which was finalized in June, follows the successful...