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Pottstown man admits to gun and drug charges

NORRISTOWN — Just weeks after a jury convicted him of charges related to illegal gun transfers, a Pottstown man admitted to additional charges that he had illegally carried guns and trafficked drugs in the borough during separate incidents. Desmond Tyon Bennett, 33, of the 200 block of King Street,...
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Police searching for people who smashed vehicles’ windshields in Lower Saucon Twp.

L. SAUCON TWP., Pa. - Police in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County are looking for people they say smashed the windows of multiple vehicles. On two separate occasions, people vandalized vehicles parked at the Steel Club, located at 700 Linden Street in Hellertown, by smashing windshields with an unknown blunt...
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Bethlehem Police down at least 14 officers as union negotiations approach

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Down from its full complement of 154, Bethlehem Police Department currently has 14 vacant officer positions, Chief Michelle Kott told City Council on Tuesday. And factoring in some officers away on long-term injury or military leave puts the department total in “the high 130s,” Kott said....
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Allentown shelter draws dozens nightly in first week after early opening, camp closure

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Allentown YMCA’s shelter has served dozens of people each night since its early opening Sept. 29, the day the city started to bulldoze and evict residents from a homeless encampment. The guest list has featured “a core group” of 20-25 people who have spent...
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Wilson man charged after alleged shooting at homes, vehicle following hammer attack

A Wilson man is accused of firing shots at a vehicle and multiple homes as children rode bikes through borough streets. Frandy Manuel Almanzar, 20, is facing 22 charges, including four counts felony aggravated assault; felony discharge of a firearm into occupied structure; 14 counts misdemeanor reckless endangerment;...
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Country star HARDY to bring The COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR! to PPL Center

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Country music star HARDY will perform at PPL Center on March 26, 2026, at 7… The post Country star HARDY to bring The COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR! to PPL Center appeared first on LehighDaily.com .
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Ghosts, Ghouls & Local Legends: A Guide to Bucks County’s Haunted Spots

Bucks County is the home to many supposedly haunted spots, and there are many stories and local legends detailing eerie ghostly encounters. Bucks County has no shortage of ghost stories and haunted tales about local buildings and landmark destinations, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. According...
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Teen girl charged in fatal shooting of ex-boyfriend in Jenkintown home

Teen girl charged in fatal shooting of ex-boyfriend in Jenkintown home
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Crayola crayon to be honored with Pennsylvania historical marker in Easton

EASTON, Pa. — One of Easton’s most colorful landmarks is set to make history. The Pennsylvania Historical and… The post Crayola crayon to be honored with Pennsylvania historical marker in Easton appeared first on LehighDaily.com .
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Former Penn State student charged after assaulting, filming woman in 2024

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Montgomery County man is facing charges after he allegedly hit and filmed video of a woman without consent during an encounter last fall, according to the criminal complaint. Karston Chan, 22, is charged with misdemeanor unlawful restraint, simple assault, and invasion of privacy, after...

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