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EASTON, Pa. – A new destination for street tacos, tortas and other Mexican favorites is coming soon to Northampton County. Tia B’s Street Tacos, offering authentic, hand-crafted tacos, quesadillas and other Mexican street food, is expected to open in late spring at 118 Northampton St. in downtown Easton, co-owner...

A Bucks County registered nurse is accused of physically abusing a child with severe medical problems that she was hired to take care of in the child’s Bensalem home. Bensalem police opened an investigation into Jamison resident Cindy Desser, 57, after receiving a ChildLine report in October about a night nurse...

QUAKERTOWN, Pa. – After a 2.5-month hiatus, a much-loved Quakertown brewpub is under new ownership and set to welcome back beer buffs and foodies with new hours, offerings and updates to the space. The Proper Brewing Company, a 10-year-old craft brewery and restaurant at 117 W. Broad St., will...

Another victim is sounding the alarm as police in Bucks County say homeowners are still falling prey to contractor schemes. Back in October of 2025, NBC10 reported on a case where a man was cheated out of $200,000. It was that report that made others in the neighborhood realize they...

Newtown Borough was listed as one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania in a new ranking from Niche, with the borough placed at No. 25. According to a new ranking from Niche, Newtown Borough is the best place to live in Bucks County, with highly rated schools, low crime rates, and a welcoming suburban...

A group of Lafayette College administrators stood in a circle on the Quad, flying French flags and saddling hobby horses like those very impressive competitive professionals. It’s a symptom of “Bicentennial Derangement Syndrome,” said Director of HP Jodi Scooter. “I don’t entirely know what this is, but...

Editor’s note: This column first appeared Saturday, March 21, in The Trailhead, a free email newsletter featuring Penn’s Woods coverage of Pennsylvania’s great outdoors on lehighvalleylive.com and pennlive.com. It comes out weekly at 8 a.m. each Saturday. Sign up here. I was spiraling. It was sunny but...

Nearly four decades after Muhlenberg College first opened its red doors, Greek life began on campus. Founded in 1881, Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) was Muhlenberg’s first fraternity. Since 1924, the brotherhood has occupied ATO Hillcrest House. In 1998, the release of a documentary called “Frat House” would cause...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A Dieruff High School athletic trainer is being credited with saving a man's life after a field umpire collapsed during a softball game at Patriots Park on Wednesday night. Dieruff was playing a softball game against Allentown Central Catholic when the field umpire suffered from a heart...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Allentown School District Board of Directors heard an update Thursday on district spending, budget priorities and long-term facility needs. PFM Financial Advisors presented information on the district’s $511.6 million preliminary 2026-27 budget, along with projections for capital improvements and...