Staff Shortage Causes Emergency School Dismissal in Alpha Borough, Ends School Day Early
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The Alpha School District sent out an email to parents and guardians March 15, 2024 in regard to...
Remembering a Bangor trash collector who was a kind soul and a hero to...
The passing of Jody W. Boettinger merits reflection. Has a kinder soul walked the earth?. For years, he was the hero of the children,...
3 killed in Falls Township shootings, suspect identified as Andre Gordon
FALLS TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Authorities in Bucks County have identified a suspect in a series of deadly shootings that prompted a shelter-in-place order early...
Pa. turnpike widening story left out key details on work-zone speed cameras Letter
You left out key information about work zone speed cameras in your Feb. 24 story: Turnpike's $200M Northeast Extension project nears milestone just south...
Second St. Patrick’s Day DUI Checkpoint in Bucks County, PA
🍀Two checkpoints will operate in Bucks County Saturday night. 🍀Officers from 8 communities will participate in the Warrington checkpoint. 🍀Two died in fatal crashes...
Bethlehem Area School District Wins State Awards for Social Media and Video
Bethlehem Area School District Continues Winning Streak with State Awards for Communication Excellence. BETHLEHEM, PA, March 2024 – The Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) is proud to announce its continued recognition at the annual Pennsylvania School Public Relations...
Irish flag raised outside Allentown City Hall, ahead of Saint Patrick’s Day
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Saint Patrick's Day is almost here, and the City of Allentown celebrated a little early Friday. An Irish flag was raised Friday morning outside City Hall. The event was put on by the Lehigh County chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish Catholic...
Northampton County upcoming roadwork
Restriction: Shoulder restriction eastbound for message board construction. Restrictions in effect (time of day): 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Between: Lehigh County Line and Exit 67 (PA 412) Type of work: Road Sign Work. Work being done by: PennDOT Contractor. Type of restriction:...
Route 22 sinkhole leads to extended lane closure in Northampton County
A sinkhole on Route 22 in Northampton County has led to an emergency lane closure, according to PennDOT. One westbound lane is closed between Route 33 and Route 191 in Bethlehem Township, PennDOT spokesperson Ron Young said in a news release late Friday evening. The lane...
Teacher in Allentown weaves Taylor Swift, her songs into her curriculum, turns classroom into...
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allison Fritchman's classroom in William Allen High School in Allentown is a Swiftie's dream. "Harvard University is teaching about Taylor Swift and I said, 'Oh my goodness! This is an amazing opportunity to bring Taylor Swift to our high school students,'"...