Bethlehem man arrested after allegedly collecting parcel containing two kilograms of cocaine
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Northampton County Office of the District Attorney announced charges against a Bethlehem man after he allegedly collected a parcel containing two kilograms of cocaine. DA Stephen Baratta announced today the arrest of 43-year-old Kenneth Tirado-Roman on charges of possession with intent to...
‘Enough warning’: Allentown, Reading mayors eye crackdown on creek swimming, park parties
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Swimming in and partying near natural waterways in Allentown and Reading creates public nuisances and serious dangers for first responders, leaders from both cities said Tuesday. Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Reading Mayor Eddie Moran held a news conference at Cedar Beach Pool to urge people...
Norristown teen charged in shooting loses bid for juvenile court
NORRISTOWN — A Norristown teenager accused of firing gunshots at a vehicle occupied by several others with whom he had an encounter on a borough street has lost his bid to transfer his case to juvenile court. The assault- and gun-related charges filed against Alexander Ortiz, who was 17...
Search continues for roaming peacock in Bucks County; 1 captured
When our Action News crew got to Theodore Way and Sandy Ridge Road on Tuesday afternoon, they saw the peacock perched atop the Recupero's home.
Man identified in fatal Upper Macungie crash
U. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. – Authorities have identified the 82-year-old man who died in a three-vehicle crash in Lehigh County Friday afternoon. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office says Dennis H. Smith of Weisenberg Township died on the scene of the accident on West Tilghman Street and Route 100 in Upper Macungie Township.
Philadelphia-based Insomnia Cookies opening 1st Lehigh Valley location this week
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A rapidly expanding late-night bakery concept, known for offering its "warm, freshly baked cookies" into the early morning hours, is planning to open its first Lehigh Valley location. A new location of Insomnia Cookies, with more than 300 locations nationwide, will hold a soft opening at 4...
Pablo Espejo Killed In Head-On Crash With Dump Truck
Pablo G. Espejo died following a two-vehicle wreck in the area of Blandon and Fraser roads in Ruscombmanor on Saturday, July 13 at approximately 1:07 p.m., county officials said. Espejo was driving east on Route 73 (Blandon Road) when his vehicle crossed over the solid double yellow lines and struck...
6 years later, affordable housing is still planned for this Easton street corner
The Easton Redevelopment Authority says it will seek zoning approval for a long-awaited plan for affordable housing on an Easton street corner near the armory building in the West Ward. The redevelopment authority owns adjacent lots at 21 N. Seventh St. and 697 Prospect Ave., according to Deputy Director Michael...
Midnight Mayhem: 5 Shot in Easton No Suspect, No Answers
Five individuals suffered gunshot wounds late Saturday night in a presumably targeted attack on the 100 block of Wilkes‑Barre Street in Easton. According to 6ABC Digital Staff’s report, police arrived around 11:30 p.m. and found five victims who were swiftly taken to a local hospital—fortunately, all are expected to...
Allentown Woman Critically Injured After Shocking Overnight Shooting
Just after 2 a.m. on July 13, 2025, a frightening shot rang out on Allentown’s quiet 100 block of Pine Street. Police responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire and found a woman bleeding from a facial wound, according to Allentown Police Department radio and statements. She was rushed to a local hospital in critical...