Retail chain closing hundreds of stores nationwide, including Lehigh Valley location
PALMER TWP., Pa. – A global retailer’s brick-and-mortar footprint continues to dwindle in the region. A location of GameStop, a retail chain where customers can buy and sell video games, video games consoles, collectibles and more, closed last week at 3087 William Penn Highway in Palmer Township, Northampton County.
Winter storm watch in place for 9 N.J. counties for Sunday and Monday
At 2:12 a.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service released a winter storm watch valid from Sunday 1 a.m. until Monday 1 p.m. for Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer and Ocean counties. The weather service states to prepare for, “Heavy snow and significant snow accumulations...
Dog abandoned at park in Warrington
WARRINGTON, PA — A man turned himself in to police after allegedly abandoning his roommate’s German Shepherd at a park while the dog’s owner was hospitalized. Steven Henry Coakley, 63, of Warrington, was processed and arraigned on Jan. 14 by Judge Wertman, who set bail at $55,000 unsecured.
Allentown, PA: Ignorant Driver on 7th & Allen Brute Forces Right Turn From Wrong...
This is what happens when this driver in a Honda Fit made a right turn from the leftmost lane…without signaling. Allentown driver and Redditor /u/Mekelaxo shared headshaking dashcam footage from earlier this week (Jan 20, 2026) to the /r/IdiotsInCars subreddit showing the harebrained moment this ignorant driver...
Forecasters: Major winter storm could bring up to 21 inches of snow to Lehigh...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Chances are increasing that the Lehigh Valley will experience one of its biggest winter storms in years between late Saturday and early Monday. The heavy snow will be accompanied by bitter cold and could cause major disruptions to travel, schools and businesses, officials said. The National...
A look at the latest Bucks County restaurant inspections, Jan. 8-14
Bucks County has a diverse array of amazing eateries to choose from — whether you’re looking to try out that new food truck you heard about or you’re craving a delicious meal from your favorite go-to spot. But how do you make sure you’ll have a safe experience? Health inspection reports can be a helpful resource to...
Colebrookdale Railroad introduces sensory car
BOYERTOWN, Pa. — The Valhalla, a 1924 Canadian National coach, has become another first for the Colebrookdale Railroad. The car is now a one-of-a-kind, barrier-free, sensory-friendly classroom on rails. “For 15 years, our nonprofit has established a record of doing things differently in service to our community and...
WATCH: Siren stuck during fire calls sparks chatter, support for Chalfont Fire Co.
A malfunctioning fire siren at Chalfont Fire Company at 301 N. Main St. drew plenty of attention Wednesday after it became stuck at least twice during active daytime fire calls, sounding continuously for more than three minutes each time, according to neighbors. The prolonged, single-tone siren quickly became a...
Trial begins for woman accused of selling child for meth and cash in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Julie Acosta faces multiple charges including sexual exploitation of children as her trial gets underway in Lehigh County. Investigators said she sold a child for cash and two bags of crystal meth at the Super 8 on Airport Road in Allentown in April of 2024. The child...
McDonald’s worker hurt after patron throws hot tea at her, police chief says
A McDonald’s customer is facing charges after the fast-food eatery caught him on surveillance video throwing hot tea at a drive-thru worker, police said. Walnutport police said the incident happened just after 8 a.m. Tuesday at the McDonald’s at 473 Main St. in the borough. The 80-year-old man...

















