Rob Manch
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Emmy & PAB award winning anchor and reporter for WFMZ 69 News. Graduate of James Madison University. Got story ideas or just want to chat? Email or DM me! [email protected]
Macungie Borough Council just voted this morning in a special meeting to hire a third party attorney to investigate their police department. One police officer I spoke with thinks the Borough Council President has an axe to grind: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
Macungie Boro. hires outside attorney to investigate its police department
A Lehigh County borough is hiring an outside attorney to investigate its police department.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Macungie Borough Council just voted this morning in a special meeting to hire a third party attorney to investigate their police department. One police officer I spoke with thinks the Borough Council President has an axe to grind: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
Thanksgiving came early today in Bethlehem! City police officers teamed up with students at Broughal Middle School to cook up a community meal for the people who need it most: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
Bethlehem Police serve up early Thanksgiving dinner at New Bethany Ministries
Starting at 10:30 a.m., they were serving up turkey, ham, green beans, potatoes, and gravy.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Thanksgiving came early today in Bethlehem! City police officers teamed up with students at Broughal Middle School to cook up a community meal for the people who need it most: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
A family in Coopersburg had their house hit by a car twice in just the last two months! Now they’re hoping PennDOT will add signage or even guardrails to help keep this from happening again: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
‘Extremely Frustrating’: Coopersburg family dealing with second vehicle crash into home
A house in Lehigh County has been hit not once, but twice by cars in just the past two months.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
A family in Coopersburg had their house hit by a car twice in just the last two months! Now they’re hoping PennDOT will add signage or even guardrails to help keep this from happening again: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
The Lehigh Valley is so generous! Our whole show tonight was full of Thanksgiving giveaways. This one was at Mama B’s Resale Boutique in Allentown today: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
'Feeds us all': Nonprofits provide 100 turkey dinners to families in need in Allentown
Multiple non-profits came together Saturday in Allentown to give away 100 turkey dinners with all the fixings.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The Lehigh Valley is so generous! Our whole show tonight was full of Thanksgiving giveaways. This one was at Mama B’s Resale Boutique in Allentown today: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
Dozens of people received incorrect ballots in Northampton County this past election. The County says it quickly handled the issue, but the Election Commission Vice Chair tells me he was never informed until it got in the news: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
Human error leads to dozens receiving incorrect ballots in Northampton County, officials say
A member of the Northampton County Election Commission is calling for better communication after an issue with mail-in ballots in the last election.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Dozens of people received incorrect ballots in Northampton County this past election. The County says it quickly handled the issue, but the Election Commission Vice Chair tells me he was never informed until it got in the news: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
The PA Attorney General announced today a new legal team will be specifically focused on stopping elder crime, something they say has been becoming more common: www.wfmz.com/news/area/pe...
Attorney General Dave Sunday launches elder protection unit
Pennsylvania is cracking down on elder exploitation.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The PA Attorney General announced today a new legal team will be specifically focused on stopping elder crime, something they say has been becoming more common: www.wfmz.com/news/area/pe...
Pennsylvania has finally passed a budget, more than 4 months after it was due. I spoke with two Lehigh Valley State Senators after the vote. One believes the bill will lead to a bright future for Pennsylvania, the other thinks it’s sending the state off a fiscal cliff: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
Pa. budget signed and approved, Lehigh Valley legislators express mixed reactions on fiscal responsibility
The Pennsylvania Budget is finally passed and signed into law, and legislators from the Lehigh Valley say it's about time.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Pennsylvania has finally passed a budget, more than 4 months after it was due. I spoke with two Lehigh Valley State Senators after the vote. One believes the bill will lead to a bright future for Pennsylvania, the other thinks it’s sending the state off a fiscal cliff: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
This Veterans Day, I’m thankful for the service of my wife Heather! She was a Korean linguist serving in the Air Force for 6 years, 2 of them overseas in Korea
November 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM
This Veterans Day, I’m thankful for the service of my wife Heather! She was a Korean linguist serving in the Air Force for 6 years, 2 of them overseas in Korea
During the shutdown, the federal government is not issuing food stamp payments, and the USDA is warning grocery stores not to give food stamp recipients a discount. So local restaurants in Pottstown are stepping up, offering free food: www.wfmz.com/news/area/so...
“It's a blessing”: Restaurants in Pottstown extend help to SNAP recipients
More than 13 million Americans are now waiting for food stamps as the government shutdown continues.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
During the shutdown, the federal government is not issuing food stamp payments, and the USDA is warning grocery stores not to give food stamp recipients a discount. So local restaurants in Pottstown are stepping up, offering free food: www.wfmz.com/news/area/so...
With 75% of precincts reporting, Democrat Tara Zrinski is holding almost a 25 point lead over her opponent and appears to have won the race for Northampton County Executive
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
With 75% of precincts reporting, Democrat Tara Zrinski is holding almost a 25 point lead over her opponent and appears to have won the race for Northampton County Executive
The Lehigh Valley International Airport is collecting food and supplies for federal workers who are going without a paycheck during the government shutdown: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
Fill the bus: Donation drive supports LVIA workers amid government shutdown
Air traffic controllers and other airport workers have been deemed essential and are on the job, despite not getting paychecks.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The Lehigh Valley International Airport is collecting food and supplies for federal workers who are going without a paycheck during the government shutdown: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
In Pennsylvania, tomorrow is not going to be a normal Election Day. Counties are going to be staffing election offices without state funding, given the ongoing state budget standoff in Harrisburg. But the State still believes everything will go smoothly: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
Counties prepare for Election Day without state funding
In Northampton County, more than 25,000 people have already submitted a mail-in ballot, which is an increase from the last municipal election in 2021.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
In Pennsylvania, tomorrow is not going to be a normal Election Day. Counties are going to be staffing election offices without state funding, given the ongoing state budget standoff in Harrisburg. But the State still believes everything will go smoothly: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
This year, the Lehigh Valley has already surpassed the number of layoffs for all of last year, and we still have two months to go. But I talked with an economics expert who says the bigger picture is much more rosy: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
1,027 layoffs in Lehigh Valley region surpass last year's total with two months left
A distribution company in Lehigh County is laying off dozens of workers by the end of the year.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This year, the Lehigh Valley has already surpassed the number of layoffs for all of last year, and we still have two months to go. But I talked with an economics expert who says the bigger picture is much more rosy: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
Police investigating a shooting at Lincoln University over the weekend have been able to link one suspect to the scene, but they still haven’t been able to definitively say who shot 7 people, killing 1: www.wfmz.com/news/area/so...
Classes resume at Lincoln University after deadly gunfire, as investigation continues
So far one person is in custody, charged with carrying a gun without a license.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Police investigating a shooting at Lincoln University over the weekend have been able to link one suspect to the scene, but they still haven’t been able to definitively say who shot 7 people, killing 1: www.wfmz.com/news/area/so...
It’s been more than 2 years since 2 teens were murdered in New Philadelphia, and today the families of the victims learned they’re going to have to wait a little longer for a trial to get underway to bring the suspected killer to justice: www.wfmz.com/news/area/po...
Suspect in killing of two Schuylkill Co. teens granted trial delay to next year; families express frustration
On Monday morning, the families of two teenagers who were killed two years ago learned that they're going to have to wait even longer for the trial to begin.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
It’s been more than 2 years since 2 teens were murdered in New Philadelphia, and today the families of the victims learned they’re going to have to wait a little longer for a trial to get underway to bring the suspected killer to justice: www.wfmz.com/news/area/po...
The Carbon County community came together today to raise money for a family experiencing unimaginable loss. Last month, Matthew Wheelock lost his wife and all four children in a house fire: www.wfmz.com/news/area/po...
Fundraising barbecue helps family devastated by fire tragedy in Franklin Township
Starting around 1:00 p.m. Saturday, dozens of people filled the parking lot across from the Boatyard Bar and Grill in Franklin Township, Carbon County.
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October 26, 2025 at 2:50 AM
The Carbon County community came together today to raise money for a family experiencing unimaginable loss. Last month, Matthew Wheelock lost his wife and all four children in a house fire: www.wfmz.com/news/area/po...
Students at North Penn High School saw more police and weapons detection systems in use today. This follows the arrest of a 16-year-old student yesterday who brought a handgun to school: www.wfmz.com/news/area/po...
North Penn School District beefs up security, day after student accused of bringing gun to school
A 16-year-old boy was found Wednesday with a 9-millimeter handgun in his backpack, and he is now facing four different charges, including two felonies.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Students at North Penn High School saw more police and weapons detection systems in use today. This follows the arrest of a 16-year-old student yesterday who brought a handgun to school: www.wfmz.com/news/area/po...
A group of volunteers in Montgomery County achieved something amazing: renovating a 1950’s era helicopter and turning it into a close to exact replica of the original Marine One. And the original co-pilot was there today for the dedication: www.wfmz.com/news/area/so...
'I loved what I did': Replica of first Marine One helicopter dedicated to original co-pilot
A museum in Montgomery County is giving people a look at presidential history.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
A group of volunteers in Montgomery County achieved something amazing: renovating a 1950’s era helicopter and turning it into a close to exact replica of the original Marine One. And the original co-pilot was there today for the dedication: www.wfmz.com/news/area/so...
Two years and thousands of hours of volunteer work have resulted in a near-perfect replica of the original Marine One helicopter. I was there for the dedication ceremony, attended by one of the original Marine One pilots. Catch the story on @wfmz.com at 6
October 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Two years and thousands of hours of volunteer work have resulted in a near-perfect replica of the original Marine One helicopter. I was there for the dedication ceremony, attended by one of the original Marine One pilots. Catch the story on @wfmz.com at 6
I was in Wildwood, NJ today reporting on flooding from the nor’easter off the coast. I spoke with one woman who was stuck in her home due to flooding: www.wfmz.com/news/area/ne...
Nor'easter slams Jersey beaches
A storm is bringing widespread flooding to communities near the Jersey Shore.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I was in Wildwood, NJ today reporting on flooding from the nor’easter off the coast. I spoke with one woman who was stuck in her home due to flooding: www.wfmz.com/news/area/ne...
I’m at Wildwood Beach today covering the flooding from the nor’easter hitting the Jersey Shore. We talked to one woman who can’t even leave her house! Catch my live report on @wfmz.com at 4:30 and 6
October 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I’m at Wildwood Beach today covering the flooding from the nor’easter hitting the Jersey Shore. We talked to one woman who can’t even leave her house! Catch my live report on @wfmz.com at 4:30 and 6
26-year old Zahmire Welcome of Whitehall has been found guilty of 1st degree murder, conspiracy to commit a homicide, and kidnapping to facilitate a felony in connection with the death of 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes in 2018. The sentence will be life in prison
October 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
26-year old Zahmire Welcome of Whitehall has been found guilty of 1st degree murder, conspiracy to commit a homicide, and kidnapping to facilitate a felony in connection with the death of 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes in 2018. The sentence will be life in prison
Lakes are receding and trees are dying thanks to the abnormally dry conditions right now. 25 PA counties currently have drought watches: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
'Abnormally dry' conditions in LV causing concern for home, landowners
While not quite a drought watch, the Lehigh Valley is still listed as abnormally dry by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Lakes are receding and trees are dying thanks to the abnormally dry conditions right now. 25 PA counties currently have drought watches: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
The Phillies played… themselves tonight in the first ever intrasquad game to get ready for the playoffs, and Citizens Bank Park sold out for it. I was there to talk with the fans who went: www.wfmz.com/news/area/pe...
'We love our teams': Phillies fans flock to Citizens Bank Park for postseason intrasquad battle
The Phillies game Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park was something Phillies fans had never seen before.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The Phillies played… themselves tonight in the first ever intrasquad game to get ready for the playoffs, and Citizens Bank Park sold out for it. I was there to talk with the fans who went: www.wfmz.com/news/area/pe...