Phillipsburg police post videos shaming drivers for passing school buses
Phillipsburg is stepping up efforts to protect students by targeting drivers who illegally pass school buses.
Girl, 15, charged with killing teen boy in Jenkintown
Montgomery County prosecutors charged a 15-year-old girl with third-degree murder after a 17-year-old boy was found shot to death Monday inside a Jenkintown apartment. Precious Hamilton, the teenager now behind bars, told detectives she accidentally fired the weapon, a stolen revolver shown in multiple photographs...
‘Difficult business decision’: 60 people to be laid off at Pa. plant, warehouse
Dozens of people will be laid off at a plant and warehouse in the Lehigh Valley. Packaging Corporation of America filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, informing the state it is laying off 60 people at its “Trexlertown Converting Operation” at 7451...
Final Tucker’s Toy Run to deliver thousands of toys to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital
Rick Nauman is preparing for the 15th and final edition of Tucker’s Toy Run, an annual motorcycle fundraiser that has brought smiles and more than 60,000 toys to pediatric patients at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital since its inception in 2011. The ride is scheduled for Saturday, Nov....
Bucks County woman lured to Bitcoin ATM in latest scheme to steal money
Crypto scammers are increasingly using what are called Bitcoin ATMS to carry out their cons.
Once again, Lehigh Valley restaurant is among Tripadvisor’s top 1% of dining spots worldwide
PALMER TWP., Pa. – For its third straight year, a landmark Northampton County restaurant – known for its crab cakes, lobster tail, fresh shucked oysters and other seafood favorites – has earned one of the highest accolades in hospitality. Marblehead Chowder House, at 4101 William Penn Highway...
Last of 3 ‘Money Rules Everything’ gang members is convicted of murder
The last of three gang members charged with a Bethlehem killing was convicted at trial on Wednesday. Zahmire Welcome was convicted in Northampton County of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and kidnapping, according to news release from Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday. Welcome’s attorney,...
‘I’m just so thankful’: Easton commends trio who saved baby girl from choking
EASTON, Pa. — Easton City Council on Wednesday recognized three people instrumental in saving the life of a baby girl. On Sept. 30, Shante Wheeler found herself outside Cheston Elementary School when her newborn daughter, Amira Crable, began choking. But thanks to the rapid response of Easton Area School...
Police: Swatting call claiming multiple homicides prompted response at Washington Borough apartments
WASHINGTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Warren County) — A hoax phone call claiming multiple homicides led to a heavy police response at the Washington Garden Apartments on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Washington Township Police Department. Police said the investigation began after a man called police headquarters around 3...
‘We’re very excited!’: Popular restaurant’s 3rd Lehigh Valley location nearing completion
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A family-run eatery continues to expand its footprint with a forthcoming location in Northampton County. A new location of Crispy Halal, a fast-casual restaurant serving halal cuisine including fried chicken, burgers, gyros and rice platters, is expected to open in mid- to late November at 25 E....

















