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Tips on how to make sure an older loved one living alone is safe
Tips on how to make sure an older loved one living alone is safe
The ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie has sparked some tough conversations about the vulnerabilities seniors can face when living alone.
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February 19, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Tips on how to make sure an older loved one living alone is safe
School bus driver facing DUI charges after reckless driving incident with students on board
School bus driver facing DUI charges after reckless driving incident with students on board
Police say 54 students were on board the bus when it departed Boyertown Elementary School.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:47 AM
School bus driver facing DUI charges after reckless driving incident with students on board
At least 90 homes without power, roads remain closed as crews work to fix sinkhole in Phillipsburg
At least 90 homes without power, roads remain closed as crews work to fix sinkhole in Phillipsburg
The intersection and surrounding roadways remain closed to ensure public safety, the town said in a Facebook post.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:17 AM
At least 90 homes without power, roads remain closed as crews work to fix sinkhole in Phillipsburg
Police: Man who pointed gun at officers in Carbon County faces charges
Police: Man who pointed gun at officers in Carbon County faces charges
Deyvi Javiel Rincon, 23, of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, faces multiple charges.
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February 18, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Police: Man who pointed gun at officers in Carbon County faces charges
DA: Officer’s use of force justified in shooting of woman who waved knife around at former Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Allentown
DA: Officer’s use of force justified in shooting of woman who waved knife around at former Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Allentown
The DA’s office said she was shot once and survived her injuries.
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February 18, 2026 at 11:17 PM
DA: Officer’s use of force justified in shooting of woman who waved knife around at former Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Allentown
Man accused of selling crack cocaine in Easton taken into custody after trying to flee police, authorities say
Man accused of selling crack cocaine in Easton taken into custody after trying to flee police, authorities say
Officers saw Jamarcus Fennel in the 300 block of Palmer Street around noon Tuesday.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Man accused of selling crack cocaine in Easton taken into custody after trying to flee police, authorities say
Juveniles facing charges after alleged assault on employees at KidsPeace
Juveniles facing charges after alleged assault on employees at KidsPeace
One Kidspeace employee suffered a large cut on the head and several others reported being struck.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Juveniles facing charges after alleged assault on employees at KidsPeace
RAWA crews work to repair two water main breaks in Reading
RAWA crews work to repair two water main breaks in Reading
Repair crews began work on the breaks around 11 a.m. Wednesday.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:47 PM
RAWA crews work to repair two water main breaks in Reading
Berkshire Mall to remain open as repair work progresses
Berkshire Mall to remain open as repair work progresses
Due to the progress of repairs and improvements, borough officials say the mall is safe to attend and will stay open.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Berkshire Mall to remain open as repair work progresses
Community Connections - Job availabilities at Community Services for Children
Community Connections - Job availabilities at Community Services for Children
Jeremy Schmale of CSC discusses the wide range of employment opportunities at Community Services for Children
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February 18, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Community Connections - Job availabilities at Community Services for Children
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley dropping out of 7th District congressional race, will run for Pa. state Senate
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley dropping out of 7th District congressional race, will run for Pa. state Senate
In an announcement Wednesday, Pinsley said he made the decision to leave the race after assessing his campaign finances.
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February 18, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley dropping out of 7th District congressional race, will run for Pa. state Senate
Thousands remain without water service, boil water advisory remains in effect in Shenandoah after water main break
Thousands remain without water service, boil water advisory remains in effect in Shenandoah after water main break
Customers can call Aqua at 877-987-2782 if they have any questions.
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February 18, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Thousands remain without water service, boil water advisory remains in effect in Shenandoah after water main break
3 local counties take new regional approach to fight elder abuse
3 local counties take new regional approach to fight elder abuse
As more Pennsylvanians age, officials say adult protective services cases have become more complex with newer issues such as financial exploitation.
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February 18, 2026 at 7:17 PM
3 local counties take new regional approach to fight elder abuse
From fastnachts to jazz, Fat Tuesday celebrations take over Berks County
From fastnachts to jazz, Fat Tuesday celebrations take over Berks County
Berks County celebrated Fat Tuesday with its take on fasnachts, Mardi Gras, and music to indulge before the start of the Lenten season.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:47 PM
From fastnachts to jazz, Fat Tuesday celebrations take over Berks County
LANTA sets date for fare increase
LANTA sets date for fare increase
The new rates will take effect on Monday, March 23.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:16 PM
LANTA sets date for fare increase
Baked into Bethlehem: Exhibit gives inside look at city's baking culture, historic traditions
Baked into Bethlehem: Exhibit gives inside look at city's baking culture, historic traditions
Baking has been part of Bethlehem's story for nearly 300 years.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Baked into Bethlehem: Exhibit gives inside look at city's baking culture, historic traditions
Kutztown University students talk about preps for their upcoming Fiddler on the Roof performance
Kutztown University students talk about preps for their upcoming Fiddler on the Roof performance
The theater club is completely run by students.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Kutztown University students talk about preps for their upcoming Fiddler on the Roof performance
‘Rooted Beyond Removal’ exhibit opens in Allentown for Black History Month
‘Rooted Beyond Removal’ exhibit opens in Allentown for Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and there is a new exhibit in Lehigh County looking at the past and how it shaped today.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
‘Rooted Beyond Removal’ exhibit opens in Allentown for Black History Month
Fuel like a champion: Nutrition tips to eat like an athlete
Fuel like a champion: Nutrition tips to eat like an athlete
Olympians are training and fueling their bodies for peak performance, but experts say you don’t have to be an elite athlete to apply some of those same principles to your
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February 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Fuel like a champion: Nutrition tips to eat like an athlete
A lazy and dreary Wednesday, but mild; widespread rain expected Friday
A lazy and dreary Wednesday, but mild; widespread rain expected Friday
We will start with a dreary and grey Wednesday with scattered showers throughout the day.
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February 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
A lazy and dreary Wednesday, but mild; widespread rain expected Friday
Transformer explosion causes underground fire in Pottstown, leaving people, businesses without power
Transformer explosion causes underground fire in Pottstown, leaving people, businesses without power
Officials say no one was injured.
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February 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Transformer explosion causes underground fire in Pottstown, leaving people, businesses without power
Bethlehem approves COA for 7-story ‘Ironside Lofts’ amid continued arguments against height in historic district
Bethlehem approves COA for 7-story ‘Ironside Lofts’ amid continued arguments against height in historic district
Bethlehem City Council approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed mixed-use building with 107 apartments next to the new Walnut Street Garage.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Bethlehem approves COA for 7-story ‘Ironside Lofts’ amid continued arguments against height in historic district
Remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson's 2012 visit to the Lehigh Valley
Remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson's 2012 visit to the Lehigh Valley
Nearly 14 years ago to the day, Jackson traveled to the Lehigh Valley where he was a guest lecturer at Lehigh University and Moravian College.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson's 2012 visit to the Lehigh Valley
‘You can’t flush, can’t shower’: Shenandoah residents share impact of water outage
‘You can’t flush, can’t shower’: Shenandoah residents share impact of water outage
Water company Aqua says officials estimate the water won't be back on until 8 p.m. Wednesday night.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
‘You can’t flush, can’t shower’: Shenandoah residents share impact of water outage
Reading City Council president pulls proposed bill to limit political activity on city-owned property
Reading City Council president pulls proposed bill to limit political activity on city-owned property
Reading City Council was expected to discuss an amendment that called for the prohibition of political activity at all city-owned properties.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Reading City Council president pulls proposed bill to limit political activity on city-owned property