Man hit, killed on Pa. highway while pushing car that was out of gas
The pedestrian killed Monday evening while trying to push a car that had run out of gas on Interstate 78 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, has been identified as a 33-year-old New Jersey man. Tyler R. Kolaja of Hamburg, Sussex County, died from multiple blunt force injuries, Northampton County Coroner Zachary...
‘Violence has no place in our society’: Montgomery County Commissioner addresses killing of Minnesota...
NORRISTOWN, Pa. – Montgomery County Commissioners Chair Neil Makhija began Wednesday’s commissioner meeting by calling for a moment of silence in memory of Minnesota state legislator Melissa Hortman, and her husband, who were assassinated during the past weekend. Minnesota state Sen., John Hoffman and his wife were...
5 Central Bucks staff members fired following investigation into alleged abuse
Students were reportedly physically restrained, water intake was restricted, a student was found naked, and physical punishment was used inside an autism support classroom at Jamison Elementary.
Bucks County woman heads to trial on charges of harboring a dangerous dog
Police allege a Husky/German shepherd mix named Adonis, owned by Susan Marie Brazen, of West Broad Street, Quakertown, attacked a neighbor’s German shepherd in January. A Bucks County woman charged with authorities of harboring a dangerous dog, will head to trial on charges in Bucks County Court in August on three...
Movies and TV shows casting in Allentown
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
New family-run restaurant nearing completion at former Long John Silver’s site in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A new tasty concept is coming soon to a former fast-food spot in the Lehigh Valley. El Carbonaso Peruvian Restaurant, a full-service eatery serving lomo saltado, rotisserie chicken and other Peruvian specialties, is expected to open in mid-July at 2185 W. Union Blvd. in Bethlehem, co-owner and chef...
Allentown residents adjust to new trash collection schedule with J.P. Mascaro & Sons
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Most people don't think much about trash day, but if you live in Allentown, the city is saying - maybe you should. On June 1, Allentown switched its waste collection to J.P. Mascaro & Sons. While residents' collection nights remain the same, the switch comes with a few changes, like trash pickup time.
Residents again swarm council meeting asking for ‘welcoming city’
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Following the arrest of 17 workers in Bethlehem last week, city officials are sounding off about lack of transparency from the federal government. Wednesday morning, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested the workers at Five 10 Flats for alleged immigration violations. At Tuesday’s...
A dozen more homeless in Easton’s Huntington Apartments blaze
The amount of folks seeking food, shelter and other help has nearly doubled since a blaze torched the upscale Huntington Apartments Monday evening in Downtown Easton. Cristina Maisel, regional communications manager for the American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region, told lehighvalleylive.com Wednesday morning...
New school, redistricting and closures ahead in Northampton Area facilities overhaul
NORTHAMPTON, Pa. — There's lots of facilities news in Northampton Area School District. Superintendent Joseph Kovalchik provided an update on the district's many projects at Monday's school board meeting. He said the new East Allen Elementary School being built at Route 329 and Seemsville Road is on schedule to...