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3-year-old hit by car in Carbon County
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police urge for safe driving after a 3-year-old was hit by a car in Carbon County. On June 30 officers said they were called for a 3-year-old girl who was hit by a car on 2nd Street in Weatherly. Police stated the child was playing with her father outside when […]
See all homes sold in Carbon County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Carbon County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 17 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 3,456-square-foot home on Lafayette Avenue in Palmerton that sold for $210,000. Albrightsville.
PSP: Man found dead in Lehigh River
JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a man was found dead in Carbon County on Monday. Troopers from the PSP Lehighton Criminal Investigation Unit were called for a death investigation on Monday at around 12:30 p.m. in Jim Thorpe. Officials discovered a dead body in the Lehigh River, which officials […]
Coroner Seeks Family Of Late Carbon County Woman
Leslie D. Cottrill, 69, died from natural causes on Saturday, June 15, said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Anyone who can contact her next of kin is asked to call the Coroner's Office at 610-782-3426 or email danielbuglio@lehighcounty.org. to follow Daily Voice Lehigh and receive free news updates.
$975K U. Saucon home tops June 17-23 list of most expensive sold in Lehigh Valley
A home in Upper Saucon Township that sold for $975,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lehigh County in the most recent week of available deed transactions. The property at 6880 Stella Circle was built in 2005 and has a living area of 4,020...
Fourth Of July: Here's Where To See Holiday Fireworks In Montco
Here's an exhaustive list of fireworks shows planned across the region for the holiday weekend. FirstEnergy Stadium, 1900 Centre Ave., Reading, will show fireworks July 4, 5 and 6 for the Fightin' Phils games. Tickets can be purchased on the team's website. Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington,...
Bridge Tolls From New Jersey to PA Could Go Up 20%
When you think of how expensive everything else has gotten, it's somewhat amazing that the four bridges drivers use to cross from New Jersey to Pennsylvania haven't increased in price in 13 years. That may be about to change. DRPA Considers a 20% Toll Hike on Bridges Crossing the Delaware.
$266 Million Investment: Philly Joy Bank Supports Expectant Mothers, While Pennsylvania Governor Introduces Housing Rebate Initiative
The Philly Joy Bank has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting expecting mothers in Philadelphia, particularly in the Nicetown-Tioga, Strawberry Mansion, and Cobbs Creek neighborhoods. According to The US Sun News, eligible mothers selected through a lottery system will receive $1,000 per month for 18 months, beginning from their second trimester and continuing until their child’s first birthday. This financial assistance is intended to empower mothers by giving them control over their spending to meet essential needs. Additionally, participants will receive supplementary benefits such as financial counseling, home visits, and support from doulas.
Local law enforcement can’t use radars, a police chief says that needs to change
PENNSYLVANIA. (WHTM) – Radar is used by local law enforcement in every other state except Pennsylvania. Hampden Township Police Chief Jason Yerg say it’s time for that to change. “Probably the number one complaint that we get as administrators of local law enforcement is speed enforcement through communities,” said Police Chief Jason Yerg. State Police […]
Pennsylvania-based extended warranty company sued by state attorney general
We have a follow to a News 8 On Your Side investigation we first brought you last week. A Pennsylvania-based extended warranty company is now being sued by the state attorney general for not honoring its warranties. Concord Auto Protect, based in King of Prussia, is at the center of...
As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working
The first four months of 2024 saw a 23% decrease in Pennsylvania gun homicides compared to last year, according to the Center for American Progress. Pennsylvania saw the second-largest decline in the country last year. Philadelphia experienced the largest gun violence decline of major American cities in the same period.
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