Allentown PA

“Cutting Edge: Inventive Nineteenth-Century Quilts,” 33 selections from the collection of husband and wife Arlan and Pat Christ, continues through Oct. 26, Kress Gallery, Allentown Art Museum, Allentown. On view are colorful designs by Pennsylvania-German quilt-makers, album quilts, and quilted handprints. Many of...

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - A woman charged with multiple felonies in the death of her adult son has pleaded guilty. Sherilyn Hawkins pleaded guilty Monday to third-degree murder, neglect of a dependent care person, theft by deception and conspiracy, and was sentenced to 25-50 years in prison. Tylim Hatchett, 21, died...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown’s PPL Center has announced the return of another type of entertainment for the downtown arena: The circus. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents the Greatest Show on Earth will have seven performances at the arena: 7 p.m. May 21 and May 22; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 23; and noon...

ALLENTOWN, PA – A 62-year-old man wanted on a parole violation was found dead Sunday morning after barricading himself inside a hotel room during a standoff with police. The incident…

Walk into any Yocco’s location in the Lehigh Valley, and you’ll step back into a time when hot dogs were grilled to perfection and family recipes meant everything. For over a century, this beloved hot dog stand has served up more than just food, it’s delivered tradition, community, and flavors that generations of...

DOYLESTOWN, PA — A Delaware County man who admitted to buying guns later used in violent crimes across Philadelphia was sentenced Friday to up to 25 years in state prison, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced. Tahir Zahir, 30, of Sharon Hill, pleaded guilty in August to...

SALISBURY TWP., Pa. - A popular discount retailer is expanding its presence in the region. Burlington Stores, Inc., a national discount retailer offering low prices on brand name merchandise for the entire family and home, is planning to open its fourth Lehigh Valley store at 9 a.m. Nov. 1 at the South Mall, 3300...

NORRISTOWN — A Norristown teenager charged as an adult for allegedly participating in the gunshot slaying of a borough man during an altercation linked to a rivalry between two homegrown gangs wants a judge to transfer his case to juvenile court. Kaleem Naseer Roland, 16, of the 300 block...

A minor quake shakes things up in New Jersey — a reminder that even in calm places, Mother Nature has her moments.

SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - "How do you say grilled peppers in Italian," I asked Nicolla Assante inside his market. "Peperoni grigliati," he replied in the prefect Italian accent. Assante Italian Market may be in South Whitehall Township, but it's filled with the sounds, smells and tastes of Italy. The...