Fall-related deaths on the rise in Lehigh County
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WFMZ) -- A new report from the CDC reveals an alarming number of older adults in the U.S. are dying from unintentional falls. Here in Lehigh County, falls top the list in accidental deaths. "They're senior citizens, the elderly people," said Daniel Buglio, Lehigh County Coroner. Buglio told...
Authorities accuse Allentown man of trying to rob Domino’s Pizza, 7-Eleven
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Police say an Allentown man tried to rob a Domino’s Pizza restaurant Thursday morning. Malik Sean Johnson, 21, is charged with attempted robbery, attempted theft by unlawful taking, criminal use of a communication facility, and possession of an instrument of crime, according to a news release from...
Easton honors Black trailblazers during annual Juneteenth awards
As Juneteenth approaches, the City of Easton recognized the achievements of Black residents during the second annual Juneteenth awards. The awards, created by Councilman Frank Pintabone last year, spotlighted Frances Ketchen and Herman Swint. The families of the recipients wrote an excerpt on each of them, which...
1 shot at Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne; shooter on the run, police say
Police say one person was shot at the Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on Thursday.
‘He is deeply missed’: Family honors memory of stabbing victim at emotional vigil in...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Wednesday marks two years since the tragic loss of Kevin Tarafa, a young father whose life was taken in a violent act that continues to impact our community. Friends and family gathered at Holy Savior Cemetery in Bethlehem to pay tribute during a vigil filled with memories and heartfelt moments.
Owners say goodbye to decades-old antique store before it relocates in Allentown
The owners of a decades-old Lehigh Valley antiques center have sold the business, which will move to a new location this summer under new management. But it’s only a temporary goodbye: While Cindy and Rick Weil are stepping back from Weil Antique Center, they won’t disappear completely. “We’ve...
Boy, 14, from Easton charged with killing police officer in NJ
EASTON, Pa. - We're following a report from NJ.com that says a 14-year-old boy from Easton is responsible for gunning down a police officer in New Jersey. That shooting happened in Newark on March 8, and now the boy is reportedly being charged as an adult. We've learned the boy used to attend summer camp at the...
Pennsylvania museum ensures Black Civil War soldiers’ legacies not forgotten
At the Camp William Penn Museum in Cheltenham, thousands of Black Civil War soldiers are remembered for their contributions to the Union.
City of Allentown Hosts 2025 Juneteenth Celebration
June 18, 2025 – The City of Allentown invites the community to join its 2025 Juneteenth Celebration—a four-day series of events from Thursday, June 19 to Sunday, June 22—honoring freedom, culture, and community. *In recognition of the federal holiday, all City of Allentown offices will be closed...
Montgomery County raises 2025 Juneteenth flag
NORRISTOWN — Montgomery County officials marked Juneteenth earlier this week by raising a flag high atop a flag pole outside the county courthouse “so everybody in Montgomery County can see it,” according to county Commissioners’ Chairman Neil Makhija. He and Vice Chairwoman Jamila Winder affirmed their...