Buckingham Dispute Ends as Plans Shift from Warehouse to Housing
After years of dispute over the fate of the DiGirolamo Tract in Buckingham, a new agreement will replace warehouse plans with housing. A years-long dispute over the DiGirolamo Tract in Buckingham has finally ended with a new agreement that replaces warehouse plans with housing, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks...
Driver dies after tanker truck overturns in Bucks County
The driver of a tanker truck died after it overturned Monday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
New Jersey man sentenced for stealing gold, cash from 74-year-old in Lehigh Valley
A New Jersey man was sentenced to state prison for stealing more than $500,000 in gold and around $91,000 in cash from a 74-year-old man in Lehigh County. Hirtik Hemchand Katri, 25, of Lawrence Township, pleaded guilty to felony theft charges and was sentenced to 12 to 36 months in prison and two years of probation....
Popular bakery accepting fastnacht orders in advance of new location’s opening
PALMERTON, Pa. – A business that previously served its freshly prepared cakes, doughnuts, sticky buns and other sweet treats in a Northampton County shopping center is making moves with a new location opening soon. Baker Ben's Bakery, a full-service bakery offering a wide array of made-on-site cakes, croissants,...
Auto Mania: The Allentown, PA Flea Market, Jan. 16, 2026
According to their website, Allentown, PA’s “Auto Mania” has been held since 1990. My earliest recollection of attending was in 1997, and I’ve gone back sporadically since then. As classic auto flea markets go, this may be the smallest one out there. (It is worth noting that a few years ago, Carlisle Events purchased...
Single-family home sells for $325,000 in Bethlehem
The single-family house located at 36 West Elizabeth Ave. in Bethlehem was sold on Jan. 8, for $325,000, or $166 per square foot. The house, built in 1920, has an interior space of 1,957 square feet. This two-story house has three bedrooms and one bathroom. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with...
Diocese of Allentown to close Slate Belt church
BANGOR, Pa. - Another church is closing in the Diocese of Allentown. The diocese announced it will close the Our Lady of Good Counsel Church building in Bangor because of its age and the need for costly repairs. Our Lady of Good Counsel parish includes what used to be three...
Cars ‘slipping and sliding’ in Bethlehem as new snowfall compounds Saturday’s storm
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Snow has created slick conditions on the road and sidewalks on Sunday night. Nicholas Marino was among the people out walking in the snow in Bethlehem Sunday night. "It's rough. You know, like cars are slipping and sliding everywhere," said Marino. He was headed back to...
Penske Puts More AI to Work; Aldi Plans 5-Year Growth
READING PA – After a six-month test of new artificial intelligence (AI) software,. -based Penske Logistics says the technology now in use improves its ability to track and trace freight being moved primarily by trucks. Penske, in a Wednesday (Jan. 14, 2026) media release, reports the AI platform increases...
Easton plan for elevated trail among local projects getting combined $6.5M in state funds
Park improvements and environmental projects in Lehigh and Northampton counties received $6,513,300 in state grants announced Monday, Jan. 12. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration awarded nearly $82 million in funding statewide for recreation and conservation projects, distributing grants to more than 295 initiatives...

















