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Twitchy NJ man admits driving around with pipe bombs
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to having pipe bombs in his conspicuous car during a traffic stop in Mercer County. Jeremy Giliberti, 52, pleaded guilty to possessing destructive devices in Trenton federal court on Tuesday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Mount Laurel...
Man charged in Palmer Township burglaries
PALMER TWP., Pa. -- Police in Northampton County say they've arrested a man linked to at least two burglaries in the Palmer Township area. Andrew Siegfried, 43, was arraigned Friday on burglary charges and 11 more offenses, police said. He is believed to have worked with others and more arrests...
MontCo man killed in Colebrookdale Twp. motorcycle crash
COLEBROOKDALE TWP., Pa. - Authorities say a 24-year-old man was killed Friday morning in a motorcycle crash in Colebrookdale Twp. Police say Joseph Turi of Upper Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County was pronounced dead at Reading Hospital following an accident involving a motorcycle and tractor trailer on Rt. 73 (W. Philadelphia Ave.) at South Funk Road.
How Lehigh Valley leaders want to fix housing crisis
A 9,000-unit housing shortage — it’s one of the biggest problems the Lehigh Valley faces. The problem isn’t likely to go away on its own, either: The region’s population is expected to increase by 100,000 people by 2050, according to the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. That’s why the LVPC and Lehigh County government are launching a new effort to solve the problem. They’re inviting school ...
Bear Sighting Caught On Video In Robbinsville Township, NJ
Summer is officially in full swing and we have seen quite a few bear sightings in Mercer County, New Jersey this year so far! We got word that there has been yet another black bear sighting in Robbinsville Township within the last few days. During this time of year, we...
Hunterdon Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
Hunterdon Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Level quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood...
Where would Guardians be right now with healthy Shane Bieber? Hey, Hoynsie!
PHILADELPHIA -- Do you have a Guardians question that you’d like to have answered in Hey, Hoynsie? You can subscribe to Subtext here, text Hoynsie at 216-208-4346 for a two-week free trial or email him at phoynes@cleveland.com. Hey, Hoynsie: What do you think the Guardians would be doing if...
Buffalo Soldiers to trek from Allentown to Easton for 'Forgotten Soldiers Ride'
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Members of the Buffalo Soldiers came together for a small ceremony at the Rose Garden in anticipation of a massive motorcycle-cade to the final resting place of Black soldiers interred at a park in Easton on Saturday. A few members of the Buffalo Soldiers, alongside supporters,...
Allentown Central Catholic vs. Exeter in A-Town Throwdown boys basketball tournament | PHOTOS
Allentown Central Catholic plays against Exeter during the A-Town Throwdown boys basketball tournament at Cedar Beach on Friday, July 26, 2024. ©2024 The Morning Call. Visit mcall.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
ADA's 34th Anniversary Highlighted by Philadelphia's Commitment to Inclusion and Emergency Preparedness
As we mark the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a perspective worth exploring is the enduring legacy of this landmark civil rights legislation and how individuals like Adina Karten are working to uphold its tenets. The ADA, which formalized a commitment to equality and accessibility for persons with disabilities on July 26, 1990, aimed to eradicate the blatant and subtle injustices faced by an often overlooked demographic.
Teen Shot In Head At Recording Studio: Philadelphia Police
The victim was shot in the left side of the head in a third-floor recording studio, according to authorities. It happened on the 2600 block of Germantown Avenue just before 5 p.m. He was taken to Temple University Hospital, police said. No arrests had been made and no weapons recovered...
Can texting new parents to report their blood pressure help address maternal mortality? These doctors think so
PHILADELPHIA — Two Penn Medicine physicians had an unorthodox idea for reducing the number of patients who develop dangerously high blood pressure in the weeks after giving birth: Stop asking them to come into the doctor’s office for blood pressure screenings. Dangerously high blood pressure, is a leading...
Jefferson Abington’s COO named a 42-under-40 ‘Rising Star’
Kristi Caldararo, Chief Operating Officer at Jefferson Abington Hospital, has been named to Becker’s Healthcare’s 2024 “Rising Stars: 42 Healthcare Leaders Under 40.”. The annual honor includes healthcare leaders from around the country. “Becker’s is excited to celebrate these emerging talents, all 40 years old or younger,...
Man draws prison for role in shooting of Pottstown man
NORRISTOWN — One of two men charged in connection with the shooting and wounding of a Pottstown man during an apparent robbery outside the Wickerton Heights Apartments on Manatawny Street has pleaded guilty to an assault-related charge. Shamire Young, 22, of the 3200 block of Monument Street in Philadelphia,...
Philly rapper Mia ‘Petty Levels’ Bennett dies at 23, record label reports
PHILADELPHIA - A popular influencer turned rapper from Philadelphia, Mia Bennett, also known as Petty Levels, has died at the age of 23, reports say. Reports of the rapper’s death swarmed social media Wednesday evening with many fans and loved ones showering Bennett with love. Chosen One Records, her...
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