Musikfest Fest in Show: Can’t-miss free stage acts for Sunday, Aug. 10
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Welcome to another year of LehighValleyNew.com's Fest in Show, a daily offering of some of the can't-miss acts on the 16 free stages of Bethlehem's Musikfest festival. This year, more than 400 acts will play those stages during the festival's 11 days. Read us daily during...
17-Year-Old Fired Gunshots In Phillipsburg: Prosecutor
On Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 4:17 p.m., Phillipsburg police responded to the 100 block of Henderson Street after its ShotSpotter device detected gunshots, the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office said. Police spotted several discharged cartridge cases and bullet holes in a parked vehicle, authorities said. No injuries were...
Downtown Allentown Rite Aid location closing, offering up to 75% discounts
Nearly nine years after it opened, a Rite Aid pharmacy location in downtown Allentown is clearing its stock before it closes. The store is offering discounts of 50% to 75% for most of its items at North Seventh and Linden streets, according to signage at the building. It’s unknown when...
Fire in city of Allentown started in backyard, officials confirm
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Firefighters responded to the scene of a large fire in Allentown on Sunday afternoon. Lehigh County Communications officials say the call came in around 12:45 p.m. for a fire on the 500 block of North 11th street in the city. Fire officials say the fire started in...
Lehigh County title fraud: 13 charged in luxury car theft operation, AG says
Thirteen people have been charged in what authorities are describing as a “title-washing scheme” that spanned three counties, including Lehigh County. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the charges last week. The charges were filed in July in Dauphin County following a grand jury investigation. If...
Musikfest 2025: Multi-platinum duo brings rock to the main stage to close out fest
Grammy-winners The Black Keys performed on the Wind Creek Steel Stage to close out Musikfest 2025’s 10-day run in Bethlehem. Lehighvalleylive.com was there to capture photos of the rock duo and its fans enjoying the hits. Scroll through the gallery above to see the photos. If you purchase a...
N.J. man faces prison for being lookout, getaway driver during Abington home invasion
NORRISTOWN — A New Jersey man joined his co-conspirator in prison after he admitted to acting as the lookout and getaway driver during a home invasion robbery after following an Abington Township woman home from a casino. Ek Franklin Davis, 51, of the 1900 block of North Olden Avenue,...
State police arrest 12 drivers in single night during DUI patrol effort in Northampton...
Pennsylvania State Police from Troop M in Bethlehem arrested 12 people for driving under the influence during a weekend roving patrol in Northampton County. The five-hour enforcement detail, conducted from 10 p.m. Saturday through 3 a.m. Sunday, resulted in multiple additional arrests and citations. In addition to...
Ukrainian sisters come to Pennsylvania to help fellow sisters run summer camp
Religious sisters from Ukraine came to Montgomery County to lead kids in prayers for peace across the world.
Free backpacks, school supplies offered at Allentown School District’s Back to School Bash
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown School District will host its third annual #OneAllentown Back to School Bash on Wednesday at Cedar Beach Park. For the first time this year, Allentown families can park for free at the Allentown Fairgrounds and take a shuttle to the park, located at 2600 Parkway Blvd.