Allentown PA

A juvenile was found with a loaded ghost gun Wednesday at Emmaus High School, authorities announced. District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Emmaus Police Deputy Chief Bryan Hamscher said the juvenile will not be identified, but was arrested and will face felony charges in juvenile court. The gun was discovered...

Firefighters in Allentown rescued six people, including a child, after a basement fire broke out around 3:40 a.m. Friday on the 900 block of North Emery Street. Two residents were pulled from second-floor windows using ladders, and another was rescued from the back of the home. Three others managed to escape on their...

N. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – A much-loved business serving up tasty, slow-smoked ribs, brisket and other barbecue specialties is making moves in Lehigh County. Grill Life Barbecue, a food trailer offering wood-fired, slow-smoked meats and homemade sides such as creamy coleslaw, honey glazed cornbread and three-cheese...

Here are some of the newsworthy openings and closings across the Lehigh Valley. Know of an opening or closing that's not listed here? Email us: [email protected]. North Street Cafe held a soft opening March 2 and a grand opening March 6 at 46 W. North St. in Bethlehem. StretchLab held...

Pennsylvania State Police conducted a major traffic enforcement initiative along Interstate 78 on Wednesday, resulting in more than 200 citations and multiple arrests across four counties, the agency announced Thursday in a news release. Troopers from Troop M and Troop L participated in “Operation Double Play,” a...

EMMAUS, Pa. – A popular retail chain, which bills itself as “America’s neighborhood general store,” is expanding its local footprint with a new store set to open later this spring. A new location of Dollar General, which strives to make shopping “hassle-free and affordable” with more...

PENNSYLVANIA — One person was killed and another injured in a crash Wednesday morning in Fulton County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Authorities said the crash occurred around 10:52 a.m. in the 28800 block of Great Cove Road in Dublin Township. Investigators identified the victim as 74-year-old Theos Verow...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Allentown (RACA) is shining a spotlight on two properties it hopes to bring back to life, including the longtime home of a toy company. The agency is currently seeking proposals from developers for 725 N. 10th Street, and 540 W....

L. SAUCON TWP., Pa. - A welfare check in Lower Saucon Township turned into a deadly standoff Wednesday, drawing tactical units and triggering shelter‑in‑place alerts for nearby residents. According to 911 dispatchers, officers were called around 10:33 a.m. to the 2400 block of Applebutter Road for a welfare...

Ankle monitor data and surveillance footage helped Forks Township police uncover what they say really happened last week when a 25-year-old man said he was shot in the face. Christopher Harper Noel, of the 2900 block of Meadow Lane, is charged with felony receiving stolen property; felony firearms not to be carried...