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New Wegmans Pub, Road Rage, High School Intruder Top Lehigh Valley News
Killing in Bethlehem, Nazareth's policing problems and write-ins to the rescue in Coopersburg also made headlines.
An 18-year-old caught trespassing in Parkland High School Thursday morning intended to hurt a student there, South Whitehall Police said.
Hungry? New Wegmans Pub Opened Wednesday
The new Pub at Wegmans on Tilghman Street in Allentown serves unique dishes on its menu such as naan pizza and nut and mushroom pate. Visitors react.
Upper Macungie police are seeking witnesses to an alleged road rage incident Sunday night in which a passenger in a blue 2003 Hyundai allegedly pulled and pointed a gun at a driver on Route 222 in the township.
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A South Bethlehem man was shot to death after he confronted three men who had beat up a son’s friend in the Lynfield section of the city early Sunday morning, according to relatives of the slain man. Two days later, a 17-year-old turned himself in to police in the shooting death.
Policing Problems Plague Nazareth
Nazareth residents are beginning to fear for their safety as issues with the police department continue to drag on.
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Write-Ins to the Rescue in Coopersburg
Candidates emerge to fill open council, mayor seats in Coopersburg.
Want to Have a Picnic in Easton Cemetery?
Arts Community of Easton wants to beautify city cemetery, and to have the public think of it as a park.
A teen was hit in the face with the butt of a gun in a Lower Macungie home robbery, according to state police.
A controversial school board member who ran on the GOP ballot for Emmaus mayor and Emmaus Borough Council in the May primary election has withdrawn from both races.
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Yourway Transport Inc. in Upper Macungie announces Wednesday it is expanding its services, with help from the state.
Police Warn of Child Luring Attempt
Salisbury Police say two men tried to lure a child into a pick-up truck Monday evening.
Dorney Park Nightly Fireworks Plan Rankles Residents
Opponents of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom's nightly fireworks plan will testify Monday in front of the South Whitehall Township Zoning Hearing Board.
Hellertown Pool May Not Open On Time
Work on a new liner for the Hellertown Community Pool could delay June 15 opening.
Spanky's East was the scene of a gunfight between two groups of men early Sunday, according to Wilson police.
St. Luke's West End Medical Center's Grand Opening
St. Luke's West End Medical Center held its grand opening Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony, signifying the completion of the first phase of an $8 million project.
Sayre Mansion Recognized as Historic Hotel
22-room South Bethlehem inn was built in 1858 by one of the city's pioneering industrialists. Now, it is known as a modern hotel with 19th Century charm.
A man already serving time on drug charges is accused of raping a woman on Easton's South Side.
Forks Man Gets 5-10 Years for Chubby's Robbery
A Forks Township man held up Chubby's convenience store in Forks Township last November.
Vandals Deface Dimmick Park
Hellertown police say someone spray-painted 'obscene markings' around Dimmick Park last week.
Woman Charged in $24K Theft from 'Ride for Adam' to Face Trial
A Breinigsville woman is accused of stealing $23,580 from the Ride for Adam, held last year at the Schnecksville Community Fire Company. The Ride supports a non-profit foundation for treatment and research of Niemann-Pick Type C.
Strawberry Acres Development Opposed by Neighbors
Strawberry Acres developer of proposed 120 townhouses doesn't appear before a standing room-only crowd at the North Whitehall Supervisors meeting.
South Mountain Cycles Under New Ownership
Customers of South Mountain Cycles & Coffee Bar are now its owners. The business has been in Emmaus for nine years.
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