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An Allentown City Council member says the city's administration needs to provide an update on the plan to relocate a homeless encampment.
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Frenchtown officials introduce retail cannabis measure after years of debate
After years of debate, Frenchtown officials are moving closer to allowing cannabis retail, along with an associated tax payable to the borough.
Pa. senators address antisemitism at five universities in commonwealth including Lehigh
Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) recently sent letters to the presidents of five Pennsylvania universities.
Police sweep 2 schools in Monroe after threatening message found on bathroom stall; threat not credible, district says
The district says law enforcement and district officials have determined the message is not credible.
Apollo area woman charged with taking funds meant for ailing relative
Apollo area woman charged with taking funds meant for relative injured in a 2022 motorcycle accident.
Authorities investigate attempted escape at Chester County Prison
County officials say all inmates are currently accounted for and there is no threat to the community.
'He goes with me everywhere': Argon, the vigilant K-9 Officer, keeps ABE secure from threats
Patrolling Lehigh Valley International Airport is a new member of the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority Police Department, K-9 Argon.
Officials to hold news conference on findings of Allentown discrimination probe
Allentown City Council and representatives from Duane Morris LLP, which council hired to conduct the investigation, will speak Thursday at 11 a.m.
Fetterman and McCormick raise antisemitism to college presidents
(The Center Square) - U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick continue to build upon their reputation of bipartisan congeniality, particularly expressed in shared views about the state of antisemitism in the United States.
Salisbury wants to make police non-cooperation with ICE policy permanent
(The Center Square) - The question of whether to assist Immigrations and Customs Enforcement with arrests is one that has fallen to local entities and police departments for years, allowing many cities to define themselves as sanctuaries for those working…
One of two teens charged in Wyomissing shooting surrenders
According to police, the suspect and victim arranged a fight online that preceded the shooting.
Northampton County plastics company officially under new ownership
A longtime plastics company in Northampton County is officially under new ownership.
Movies and TV shows casting in Allentown
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Allentown.
Movies and TV shows casting in Scranton
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Scranton.
Movies and TV shows casting in Lancaster
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Lancaster.
Movies and TV shows casting in Pittsburgh
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Pittsburgh.
Bethlehem City Council addresses arrest, firing of right-to-know officer
Bethlehem City Council addressed last week’s arrest of city open records officer and Lehigh County commissioner Zachary Cole-Borghi.
Reading hears update on challenges of spending $3.5M grant for affordable housing
In 2023, Reading selected Opportunity House as the recipient of federal funding to develop affordable housing, but no plans have been able to move forward.
Reading City Council looks to get tough on noise complaints
Members of Reading City Council have said that they have been receiving numerous complaints from residents of their districts regarding noise issues.
Bethlehem Township sweetens deal to attract firefighters
Eligible volunteer firefighters in Bethlehem Township could receive a 100% tax credit on property in the township.
