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GOP supporters protest Jill Biden’s visit to Allentown
Roughly two dozen GOP supporters marched through downtown Allentown as first lady Jill Biden visited the Lehigh Valley on Tuesday afternoon. The GOP supporters protested against the Biden administration and U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, according to a Facebook post from the Lehigh County Republican Committee, which encouraged protestors to “tell them that we’re tired of the lies from the Biden ...
Allentown man accused of breaking into police parking lot, stealing key to undercover cop car
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — An Allentown man is facing felony charges after police allege he tried to steal a police officer’s off-duty vehicle from a secure lot last month. Leonel Bonilla-Arita, 42, was charged with criminal trespass and theft by unlawful taking, as well as misdemeanor counts of theft from a motor vehicle and receiving stolen property, according to court documents.
Thieves Targeting Specific Vehicles, Palmer Police Say
An uptick in the number of thefts of specific types of vehicles has prompted Palmer Township Police to issue a warning to the owners of those vehicles, amid concerns that car thieves are targeting them by copying key fob signals. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. An uptick in the...
Firefighters battle Somerville house blaze on East Cliff Street
SOMERVILLE – Fire departments from four communities responded Tuesday afternoon to a house blaze on East Cliff Street two blocks from the Somerset County Administration building. Fire companies from Somerville, Manville, Raritan and Finderne responded to the alarm shortly after 2:30 p.m. Smoke was seen coming out of the...
N.J. man allegedly got 3 separate COVID loans — totaling $600K — based on phony documents
A Sussex County man was indicted by a federal grand jury on charged alleging he falsified information on applications for millions of dollars in pandemic relief loans, U.S. District Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Tuesday. Nikenson Jean Mathurin, 44, of Sparta was indicted on three counts of wire fraud and...
Classic rockers’ show at Allentown Fair postponed after diagnosis
Heart lead singer Ann Wilson on Tuesday announced a cancer diagnosis and says her recovery will prevent her from performing this year. The classic rock band’s headlining stop set for next month at the Great Allentown Fair is now postponed, according to the websites for the act and the fair.
‘Super pumped!’: Restaurant offering ‘Mexican comfort food,’ full bar nears opening in Northampton County
HELLERTOWN, Pa. — A new full-service restaurant is set to spice up the Lehigh Valley’s dining scene with unique, made-from-scratch Mexican dishes, signature spirits and cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere. La Maya Mexican Comfort, offering upscale Mexican comfort cuisine, is expected to open within the next few weeks...
Local Man Sworn in as Full-Time L. Saucon Police Officer
Ofc. Andrew Wieder was sworn in Monday by Northampton County District Judge Alan Mege, officials with the department said in a July 2 post on their Crimewatch site. A local man has been sworn in as a full-time officer with the Lower Saucon Township Police Department.. Ofc. Andrew Wieder was...
Temporary Bridge Walkway May Open Next Week, Shuttle To Start
There will be a temporary walkway and shuttle service. With the traffic shift complete and work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge pushing forward, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission on Tuesday announced Thursday, July 11 as the tentative opening date for the bridge’s temporary walkway. The commission...
Jersey Shore fishermen’s club celebrates 75 years, avoids eviction — for now
A court Monday said Sunset Beach Sportsmen’s Club can move ahead on its eviction appeal and Nov. 11 is no longer a kind of doomsday for when it would have to leave the premises, an attorney for the club told NJ Advance Media. “I think it’s the right ruling...
This 313 Year Old New Jersey Hotel Is Reopening In Hunterdon County
This New Jersey Hotel Was Built Before The Revolutionary War. As you know, if you have followed my articles, I love history and I love talking about history, especially here in the Garden State. New Jersey, one of the original colonies, has a deep history that is among the oldest in American history. So this sorry about a historical New Jersey inn is something I enjoy writing about.
New Hellertown Gym Plans Grand Opening Celebration
Saucon Creek Fitness’s event will begin with gym tours at 8 a.m. and include an open gym High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout starting at 9 a.m. Later there will be food, a DJ and games. Est. Read Time: 4 mins. A fitness facility that recently opened on W....
Massive merger involving Great Adventure, NJ & Dorney Park, PA
After 50 years in New Jersey as Great Adventure, parent company Six Flags officially became one massive company with Cedar Fair, owner of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, PA. That created the biggest theme park ownership throughout the United States and North America. News of the combination between...
Hellertown Council: Borough Authority Board Seat Filled, Police Program Ready
Hellertown Borough Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, with council members attending to several matters of importance to the community. Hellertown Borough Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, with council members attending to several matters of importance to the community. Among them was a vote to...
Washington Gets Green
With dozens of vendors, kids activities, live music and the kickoff of the Washington Farmers Market the Borough highlighted all things green on June 15 when it held its annual Sustainably Green Music & Arts Festival downtown. The Sustainably Green Music & Arts Fest, presented by the Washington Business Improvement...
The Garden State Comic Fest Returns to Morristown
The humble New Jersey arena was transformed into a vibrant haven for comic book and pop culture enthusiasts (one of whom arrived in their very own Ghostbusters “Ectomobile”). There, fans and creatives came together to buy and sell their merchandise or meet renowned celebrities in the industry. This...
Launch Family Entertainment Set to Open 3 More NJ Locations!
Get ready to catapult yourself into more fun! A huge entertainment complex is getting ready to expand in New Jersey. Launch Entertainment, a family entertainment center with games and activities for people of all ages, is set open 2 more New Jersey locations in Morristown and New Brunswick, according to NJ.com.
Drivers, Pedestrians Reminded of Crosswalk Safety Rules in Hellertown
The Hellertown Police Department has released a statement reminding drivers of their responsibilities to pedestrians in the borough, and vice versa. The Hellertown Police Department has released a statement reminding drivers of their responsibilities to pedestrians in the borough, and vice versa. The email that went out Tuesday stressed the...
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