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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Southeast Pa. Saturday night
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 8:53 p.m. in effect until 9 p.m. for Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia counties. When lightning looms: Expert safety tips for thunderstorms. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately...
Update: Heat advisory affecting Pennsylvania until Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 4:09 p.m. on Friday in effect until 8 p.m. for Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties. "Heat index values up to 100 degrees," says the weather service. "Showers and thunderstorms have brought relief from the excessive heat to many areas."
PA State Police investigating after possible shot fired during "Ding Dong Ditch"
UPPER MOUNT BETHEL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) -- Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a shot was fired while juveniles "Ding Dong Ditched" a house in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, on Tuesday. State police said at about 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, troopers were called to Summerfield Drive in Upper Mount Bethel Township for a juveniles "Ding Dong Ditching" a house. The next morning on Wednesday, state police said they received information that a firearm was discharged during the same time as the "Ding Dong Ditch" incident. State police said there's no danger to the public and no injuries were reported. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Pennsylvania State Police.
Gas station robber was released by mistake, DA says in calling order OK’d by judge ‘completely untimely’
Northampton County’s district attorney says a Phillipsburg man never should have been released from prison and wants him sent back to serve time for a robbery committed as a teenager. District Attorney Stephen Baratta filed a motion Wednesday asking a judge to vacate Northampton County Judge Brian Panella’s order...
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Dirty soft serve, expired food
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of July 21. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs the inspections in many areas, while some municipalities such as Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections. All establishments are ...
Price tag grows to replace the Banana Factory. How much will it cost?
EASTON, Pa. — A planned ArtsQuest cultural center to replace the nonprofit’s Banana Factory arts complex in South Bethlehem has become slightly more expensive. ArtsQuest President Kassie Hilgert told a Northampton County Council committee Thursday that the project has grown in cost from about $26 million to $32 million.
‘Ignite creativity’: Lehigh Valley’s new 3D print factory offering classes, parties and more
NAZARETH, Pa. - A new family-run business wants to elevate your imagination and let your creativity take shape in Northampton County. Sutcliffe Designs 3D Print Factory, offering 3D printing parties, classes, workshops and more, will hold a grand opening 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at 65 S. Broad St. in Nazareth.
Shots Fired During 'Ding Dong Ditch' Prank In Lehigh Valley: Police
A group of "juveniles" were reportedly playing "ding dong ditch" on Summerfield Drive around 10:30 p.m., troopers wrote in a release. On Wednesday morning, July 31, authorities learned that a homeowner fired a weapon during the incident, state police said. No injuries were reported. An investigation is underway and there...
Tractor-trailer crash delays traffic on Route 22 in Northampton County
A disabled tractor-trailer is causing traffic delays on Route 22 in Northampton County. The crash happened about 12:50 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near the Nazareth Pike exit in Bethlehem Township, according to 511pa.com, PennDOT’s traffic website. Trooper Nathan Branosky, a state police spokesman, said the driver suffered a medical emergency, and that the tractor-trailer has been removed. A ...
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