N.J. animal shelters merge to form major animal welfare organization
Animal Alliance has merged with Hunterdon Humane Animal Shelter, creating one of the larger private animal welfare nonprofits in New Jersey. The expanded organization will operate under the Animal Alliance name and serve the region from two locations in Lambertville and Milford. It is preparing to break ground on a...
Chicken champ: Forks Township woman wins the right to keep her beloved pets
A Forks Township resident says she’s won the right to keep raising chickens in her backyard. Karolina Fedoryszak said the township supervisors heard her pleas at the township meeting July 17 and intend to craft an ordinance allowing residents to raise backyard chickens. In the meantime, she’s allowed to...
Teenage passenger killed in high-speed crash in Bristol Township, Bucks County
Police say the 17-year-old driver of a 2002 Ford Mustang was speeding, lost control and hit a tree.
People Drive From All Over Pennsylvania To Hunt For Bargains At This Enormous Flea...
Bargain hunters and treasure seekers, prepare to have your thrifting dreams fulfilled in a corner of the Keystone State that’s become legendary among collectors. The Indoor Flea Market in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania has earned its reputation as a destination worth the drive, no matter which part of the state you call home.
18-year-old dead, 2 teens injured after crashing into tree in Bucks County
An 18-year-old woman is dead, and two teens were injured after their car crashed into a tree in Fairless Hills on Sunday, Bristol Township police said.
Five Spots for Gluten-Free Fare in the Lehigh Valley
Options in the Valley are such that folks with diet restrictions can eat out without compromising their health or their taste buds, and those who are gluten-free are no exception. These five mouthwatering morsels can be scrumptious options for those avoiding gluten. 1. Cannoli Dipped in Swiss Chocolate. Vegan Treats.
The Incredible Train Ride In Pennsylvania With Breathtaking Views You’ll Never Forget
Tucked away in the charming town of Jim Thorpe lies a journey that transforms ordinary Pennsylvania landscapes into moving masterpieces – the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway offers an experience so visually stunning you’ll wonder why you ever wasted time looking at travel photos of far-flung destinations. The moment...
History’s Headlines: Gone fishin’, with Easton’s fishing rod pioneer
“I have laid aside business and gone a-fishing.”. Izaak Walton, “The Compleat Angler” (1653) Samuel Phillippe of Easton loved fishing. That no one could deny. Born in Reading in August 1801, he left it for the Delaware River town around 1813, which makes him about 12. Some sources already have him as a gunsmith,...
Annual peach festival in Emmaus delights with local eats, drinks, and artisan vendors
EMMAUS, Pa. - The annual Peach Festival brought a sweet summer celebration to the Knauss Homestead in Emmaus on Saturday. Families and visitors enjoyed fresh peach treats, local eats, and drinks from local wineries and breweries, all while supporting historic preservation. The grounds were filled with over 50 artisan...
Easton moves toward solar energy use through SolSmart, though federal cuts pose challenge
The City of Easton is moving forward with a new initiative aimed at utilizing more solar energy. On Wednesday, city council officially approved a resolution to partner with SolSmart, a national program that provides local governments with no-cost technical assistance to expand solar energy adoption and streamline...
