Lehigh County loses longest serving DA, says goodbyes
ALLENTOWN, LEHIGH COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After serving for nearly three decades, the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office announced their longest serving attorney has died. District Attorney James B. Martin’s death was announced Saturday, Aug. 15, after serving a total of 26 years in office. He died of natural causes
Lehigh Valley school bus violations higher than state average
With the 2026-27 school year set to begin in coming weeks across Pennsylvania, state court officials are reminding motorists to drive safely. The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts this month released statistics on violations for meeting/overtaking a school bus with its red signals flashing and for speeding i
Allentown celebrates India’s Independence Day with flag raising ceremony at city hall
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- The City of Allentown came together to celebrate India's Independence Day. They did a flag raising outside Allentown City Hall. Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk gave a speech and several community members performed tradtitional music in celebration.
There’s A Restaurant In Pennsylvania Worth Every Minute Of The Wait And It’s Absolutely...
Some restaurants make you drive an hour and feel cheated, and then there’s The Perk in Perkasie, which makes you wish the drive had been longer just so the anticipation could build a little more. This Bucks County gem has quietly become one of the most talked-about dining destinations...
Legal Notice – Upper Nazareth Twp.
The Upper Nazareth Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Upper Nazareth Township Municipal Building, 100 Newport Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064. The Zoning Hearing Board will meet to hear the following zoning appeal:. 168 Rose Inn Ave, Nazareth, PA...
Morrisville Man Sentenced up to 40 Years in State Prison for Orchard View Apt...
A Morrisville man convicted of shooting another man during an argument will spend at least 17 1/2 years in state prison for attempted murder. Kevin Donte Watts, 43, was convicted in May, following a three-day trial. In addition to attempted murder, the jury also found Watts guilty of two counts of aggravated assault, s
From fundraising to petitions, here’s how Pennsylvania communities are pushing back against data center...
When Todd Rehrig and his wife, Heather, first became aware in late January of a proposed data center near their home in Lower Mount Bethel Township, they felt such information shouldn’t stay hidden. So they organized, starting a Facebook group and marshaling their neighbors into what would become No...
Bristol Township dad accused of hitting son with belt, leaving bruises
Another Bucks County father is facing felony charges for leaving bruises on a child after hitting him with a belt. Bristol Township police allege a 31-year-old Croydon man struck his 10-year-old son with a belt multiple times earlier this year after the child was playing rough with a younger sibling with a developmenta
History’s Headlines: Ezio Pinza’s Enchanted Evening in Allentown
It's 1953 and American music, depending on what you liked, was at a high point or a low point. Patti Page and Perry Como are at the top of the Hit Parade with “How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?” and “Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes.” A young fellow named Tony Bennett was belting out “Rags to Riches” and for t
Winter Juniors Qualifier Sydney LaBaugh Commits To LSU For 2027
LaBaugh primarily swims back and fly and has a year until her arrival next fall. She is originally from Pennsylvania. Current photo via Sydney LaBaugh. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream th
