These moments during my Express-Times career forever changed me | Letter
The five years I spent at the Express-Times changed my career as a journalist. I was part of a team that covered the biggest news stories in the Lehigh Valley, from serial killer nurse Charles Cullen to the devastating floods of Hurricane Ivan. I worked with some of the best...
Reading’s Patty Pagoda makes special appearance at Groundhog Day library story time
READING, Pa. - Saturday was Take Your Child to the Library Day at the Exeter Community Library and a special guest popped in!. Patty Pagoda made an appearance ahead of her big day on Sunday. They all held a Groundhog Day story time before kids were able to take some...
Man dead, 3 wounded in Allentown nightclub shooting; city’s first homicide of 2025
Four people were shot during a melee outside an Allentown nightclub early Sunday morning, including a 32-year-old Lower Macungie Township man who later died of his wounds, police said. It’s the city’s first homicide of the year. The shooting happened around 4 a.m. at BKK Lounge...
911: 2 people transported to hospital after house fire in Richland Twp.
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Two were transported to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center for minor smoke inhalation after a house fire in Richland Township, according to officials. Officials say the fire started in the kitchen and was contained to the first floor of the home,...
Blaze races through buildings in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON, Pa. - Northampton County Communications confirms a two alarm blaze struck two buildings in Northampton early Sunday. Fire was reported at 1:30 a.m. at two properties in the 2400 block of Main street. Crews cleared the scene at 6:50 a.m.. There are no reports of any...
1 person dead, 3 injured in shooting at Allentown bar
ALLENTOWN, Pa - Allentown police report a fight that started inside a local bar ended in a fatal shooting outside in a parking area early Sunday. Police say they were called to the BKK Lounge, located at 1500 Union Boulevard, at approximately 4 a.m.. When officers arrived, four...
Warrington student almost abducted walking to bus, cops say
WARRINGTON, Pa — Police say a man grabbed an 18-year-old student by the arm as she walked to her bus stop on Monday morning in an attempted abduction and are looking for video that may have captured the incident. Warrington police said a black four-door pickup truck pulled up...
Here Are Some Standout Italian Restaurants in Bucks County
If you are looking for an amazing Italian meal in Bucks County, you will find plenty of standout options guaranteed to satisfy every palate. If you are looking for an amazing Italian meal in Bucks County, you will find plenty of standout options guaranteed to satisfy even the...
This proposed training program would be mandatory for all Easton landlords
A training program for Easton landlords may become a requirement in 2025. Easton City Councilman Frank Pintabone announced Thursday he will propose city council adopt the new mandatory landlord training program. He believes this will improve housing quality, foster better...
Police investigating after 4 people shot in Allentown
Police are investigating a shooting in Allentown. It happened on the 1500 block of Union Boulevard around 4 a.m. Sunday. Authorities say when they arrived on scene they found four people shot. At least one is in critical condition. Officials are looking into the motive behind...