Virgin Mary statue repaired after vandalism at Allentown church, thanks to...
A Virgin Mary statue that was vandalized at a Catholic church in Allentown has been repaired, thanks to community donations.
View ArticleLarge majority in Legislature OKs bill to have school districts, not Gov....
The Pennsylvania Legislature by a large majority on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that formally gives school districts, and not the Wolf administration, final authority on holding...
View ArticleEaston attorney sentenced to prison in $300,000 estate fraud case
An Easton attorney who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from an estate was sentenced to three years in prison.
View ArticleAllentown School District to replace Indian as Raub Middle School mascot
The Allentown School District is considering changing the name of the mascot at Raub Middle School out of sensitivity toward Native Americans.
View ArticleDespite upset residents, Upper Mount Bethel clears way for massive warehouse,...
Upper Mount Bethel Township passes changes to allow up to 1 million square feet warehouses and manufacturing centers at the massive River Pointe industrial park off Interstate 80.
View ArticleSt. Luke’s expert says Pennsylvania hospitals, not government, should decide...
St. Luke's University Health Network infectious disease expert Dr. Jeffrey A. Jahre said that if a second wave of the coronavirus threatens to swamp hospitals in the coming months, the hospitals ― and...
View ArticleJoe Biden coming to Scranton for ‘socially distanced’ town hall
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is heading to Scranton next Thursday for a town hall hosted by CNN, the news organization announced.
View ArticleRoad Warrior: Enough about fatal crash statistics and dangers. It’s time to...
The Road Warrior has seen up close the toll of reckless and drunken driving. Keep those personal tragedies in mind when considering ways to improve road safety.
View ArticlePennsylvania coronavirus update: 587 more cases reported Thursday with...
The state Department of Health reports 587 more cases of the coronavirus on Thursday to bring the total to 141,877, and the number of people hospitalized for the virus around the state has changed...
View ArticleOne Pennsylvania college already pushes spring semester back
Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon University is pushing back spring semester, noting the pandemic “will likely continue through the winter months."
View ArticleDeSean Jackson educating himself after anti-semitic posts, will visit...
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson says he’s been educating himself after facing backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on social media in July
View Article11-year-old girl shot in face after opening door in Bethlehem, police report
Bethlehem police say an 11-year-old girl was shot in the face when she opened the door to her home late Wednesday night.
View ArticleIn a year of social distancing, coronavirus alters Sept. 11 ceremony in...
President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden plan to attend a truncated ceremony at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania Friday amid changing 9/11 commemoration ceremonies...
View ArticleNearly $500K hidden in furniture seized at airport
Customs officers at a Florida airport found nearly a half-million dollars being smuggled out of the United States hidden inside furniture, officials said.
View ArticleUpdate: Lehigh Valley flash flood watch canceled, mild Friday, Saturday expected
The National Weather Service has canceled a flash flood watch for the Lehigh Valley, with the heaviest rain now shifting south and east of the region.
View ArticleApple Days & Market to Go at Bethlehem’s Burnside Plantation: Pick up tasty...
From a Tombler's Bakery apple pie to apple dumplings from the Bakery Nook, you're sure to find something delicious at the reimagined Apple Days Market to Go.
View ArticleLehigh Valley area high school football kicks off Friday night with limited...
The high school football season begins Friday night in the Lehigh Valley region with three Valley schools in action and the Schuylkill League starting league play.
View ArticleCommentary: Conspiracy to smear Trump grows more dishonest
Commentary on the use of anonymous sources in story about Trump calling some in the military suckers and losers.
View ArticleBill White: Did public overreact to Donald Trump Jr. on WFMZ’s 'Business...
I was surprised by the outraged reaction to the announcement that Donald Trump Jr. would be a guest on “Business Matters” TV program on WFMZ Channel 69 on Monday.
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