Allentown PA

Leaders from the cities of Allentown and Reading came together Tuesday for a joint press conference to address the growing dangers of illegal swimming and other public safety concerns in local parks and waterways. Held at Cedar Beach Park in Allentown, the event brought together Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk, Reading...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Christian symbols and scripture, including crosses, Bible verses and crowns of thorns, are incorporated into various apparel and accessories at a new shop in Northampton County. King's Expressions, a Christian-based clothing store, held a grand opening on Saturday at 708 E. Fourth St. in south...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – As the summer days continue to heat up, officials in the Lehigh Valley and Berks County are sounding the alarm about swimming in natural waterways. Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Reading Mayor Eddie Moran are coming together to talk about illegal swimming. The discussions come after...

It’s offishal. The infamous Frankenfish has made it to Bucks County. An 18-inch Northern Snakehead, an invasive aqua beast with a voracious appetite and an ability to “walk” with its fins, was caught Sunday in the Neshaminy Creek at Bensalem. “I couldn’t believe it when I saw...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — As temperatures soar across the region this summer, local pharmacists and health experts are urging residents to think twice about when and where they store their medications. And how weather could make some prescriptions ineffective or even dangerous. While many people know to keep certain...

Heavy rain moved through parts of our area Monday, causing flooding. Do you have any photos or video of flooding? If so, you can upload them here: Share your photo or video - WFMZ-TV 69News | wfmz.com.

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. — Summer is in full-swing, and for some students who rely on their schools for regular meals, that means they're facing increased food insecurity. Luckily, there are free summer meal sites for kids throughout the Lehigh Valley funded through the Summer Food Service Program, administered by the U.S....

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Pike County man will face homicide charges alongside two men from the Lehigh Valley in connection with a fatal shooting last year in Allentown. Wilmer Esequiel Marte-Tavarez, 22, of Lords Valley, was arrested Friday and charged with homicide, conspiracy to commit homicide and tampering with...

Bucks County franchisee The Rose Group, one of Greater Philadelphia's largest family-owned companies, acquires six Applebee's restaurants. Newtown franchisee The Rose Group, one of Greater Philadelphia’s largest family-owned companies, has acquired six Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurants in Central...

A sudden collision just after midnight sent shockwaves through this tight-knit community. A 36-year-old Lansford woman was killed when her car struck a tractor-trailer and another vehicle at the busy intersection of Route 309 and Mountain Road, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office confirmed.