Allentown elementary school principal was forced out because she’s Puerto Rican, lawsuit says
The former principal of Roosevelt Elementary School claims she was forced to resign due to issues stemming from her Puerto Rican heritage and its influence on her leadership style, according to a federal lawsuit. Elizabeth Serrano’s departure contributes to a turnover trend in recent years among the Allentown School District’s...
Driver crashes into Bethlehem home, porch damaged
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Crews are examining the structural integrity of a porch after a driver lost control of their car slamming into a home in Bethlehem on Friday night. The accident happened on the 600 block of Williams Street just after 6:30 p.m., according to county dispatchers. The call came...
Nighttime roadwork on Route 22 to impact Northampton County drivers
PennDOT maintenance forces will conduct road work on multiple routes across Northampton County between Sunday, April 19 and Friday, April 24, with various lane and shoulder restrictions expected to affect motorists. The work includes pothole patching, litter removal, and other maintenance activities on major routes such as Interstate 78, Route...
Allentown mayor postpones creekside homeless camp clear-out
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A small group of people living in a row of tents along the Little Lehigh Creek will be allowed to stay there while seeking safer alternatives. Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk on Friday morning postponed the creek-side camp’s pending clear-out, which was slated to start Monday.
Person injured in 2-alarm Bethlehem house fire
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - One person was injured in a 2-alarm house fire in Northampton County on Friday night. County dispatchers say the call came in at 8:13 p.m. reporting a fire in the 500 block of Dewberry Avenue. One person was injured during the incident, but the extent of their...
South Whitehall honors fire chief’s 50 years of service, welcomes new police officer
At the April 1, meeting of the South Whitehall Township Board of Commissioners, officials recognized both a remarkable legacy of service and the beginning of a new chapter in public safety. The first presentation was a Distinguished Service Award honoring Woodlawn Fire Department Chief Barry Search for an extraordinary 50...
Why Everyone’s Talking About Abruzzi Ristorante in Langhorne Right Now
Locals Say This Langhorne Spot Is the Best Italian Restaurant in Bucks County
Construction on Center Square realignment project to start Monday
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Construction is set to begin on Monday on the upcoming Center Square – 7th & Hamilton Streets Realignment Project. The project will be completed in multiple phases through November 2026, officials said. All dates are subject to change based on weather conditions. Pre-construction activities, including site...
All-you-can-eat breakfast fundraiser to benefit Berks fire company after chief, asst. chief killed in...
NEW TRIPOLI, Pa. - A local fundraiser this weekend will benefit a Berks fire company, after its chief and assistant chief were killed in a crash. The Lynnport Community Fire Co. No. 1 says it is teaming up with new Tripoli fire crews for an all-you-can eat breakfast Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 7164 Behler Road.
Allentown woman charged with homicide by vehicle in Washington Twp crash
District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Capt. Seth J. Kelly, Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Commanding Officer announce a woman is charged in a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred in 2025 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Onanyeli Rosario-Mesa, 25, of Allentown, is charged with felony counts of homicide by vehicle while...

















