Former Parkland bus drivers illegally accessed photos of students, police say
Lew enforcement officials in Lehigh County have charged two former bus drivers in the Parkland School District in Allentown with illegally accessing the district's computer data, including printing photos of students in the district. On Friday, law enforcement officials announced charges against Shawn Levy, 32, of Brei
“He wouldn’t Let Her Sleep,” so she killed him.
Meghan Macklin, a 48-year-old Philadelphia woman, was sentenced Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to decades in prison for killing 72-year-old Richard Scott MacFarland inside his Wrightstown Township home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The sentence followed Macklin’s February guilty plea to third-degree murder and related char
Prominent Northampton Co. attorney completes cocaine rehab, working to have drug charges dismissed
Northampton County attorney Stanley Margle pleaded no contest to drug charges and could have those charges dismissed if he successfully completes his probation. Margle, 68, of Palmer Township, said his plea resulted in a “disposition without conviction.” He pleaded no contest to a single count of drug possession and tw
Police seek suspect in Palmer Twp. flag theft captured on surveillance footage
PALMER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Police in Palmer Township are trying to identify a man seen in surveillance footage Wednesday night stealing a Pride Flag and Juneteenth flag from the flagpole at the Palmer Library. On Wednesday, just before midnight, someone lowered and stole the two flags that were flying on...
‘Wait is finally over!’: Deli and grocery store set to open next week in...
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – A new destination for American and international foods, fresh groceries and more is coming soon to Lehigh County. Whitehall Deli & Grocery, offering “all essentials at your neighborhood store,” will hold a grand opening on Wednesday, July 1, at 3001 S. Second St. in Whitehall Township, according t
Bartholomew Funeral Home to close after 173 years of service in Bath
One of Northampton County’s oldest family-owned businesses will close its doors later this month, bringing an end to more than 170 years of continuous service to the Bath community. The Bartholomew Funeral Home, located at 243 S. Walnut St. in Bath, announced that it will permanently close June 29,...
Lehigh Valley’s newest Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen sets opening date
LOWER NAZARETH TWP., Pa. – Fans of Cajun fries, butterfly shrimp and spicy chicken sandwiches will soon have a new eatery to frequent in Northampton County. A new location of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, the quick-service chain known for its fried chicken, biscuits and other Southern favorites, is set to open on Monday,
2 juveniles charged with arson following massive 6-alarm fire in Allentown
Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a massive six-alarm fire in Allentown that destroyed a commercial building and damaged nearby homes.
¡Sabor! Latin festival brings vibrant culture to SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- The sights and sound of Latin culture are in the spotlight at the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem. ¡Sabor! Latin Festival will kick off at 7:00 p.m. with a performance by the Latin Jazz Quintet. Nearly a dozen artists are set to perform this year. The festival...
Philadelphia Funk Authority to Headline American Classic America250 Celebration at Valley Preferred Cycling Center...
Fireworks Spectacular to Follow International Cycling Races. Trexlertown, Pa. — The Valley Preferred Cycling Center is excited to announce that Philadelphia Funk Authority (https://www.phillyfunk.com/), one of the region’s premier live party bands, will perform as part of the American Classic America250 Celebration on

















