Rob Manch
@robmanch.bsky.social
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]
I’m covering a hit and run crash in Lower Macungie Township that sent a 13-year-old boy to the hospital today. This video was captured by a homeowner’s security camera (edited so you don’t see the moment the crash happened). I’ll have the full story on @wfmz.com at 5 & 6 tonight
November 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I’m covering a hit and run crash in Lower Macungie Township that sent a 13-year-old boy to the hospital today. This video was captured by a homeowner’s security camera (edited so you don’t see the moment the crash happened). I’ll have the full story on @wfmz.com at 5 & 6 tonight
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
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
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’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
Tonight I’m reporting live from the Phillies intrasquad game! It’s a sold-out crowd here at Citizens Bank Park watching the Phillies play each other before the playoffs beginning this Saturday. Catch my full story tonight coming up on @wfmz.com at 10!
October 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Tonight I’m reporting live from the Phillies intrasquad game! It’s a sold-out crowd here at Citizens Bank Park watching the Phillies play each other before the playoffs beginning this Saturday. Catch my full story tonight coming up on @wfmz.com at 10!
People living in a tent encampment next to the Jordan Creek in Allentown have been given until Monday to clear out, but there are still dozens of the here. Hear from someone who lives here coming up in my full story on @wfmz.com at 5
September 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
People living in a tent encampment next to the Jordan Creek in Allentown have been given until Monday to clear out, but there are still dozens of the here. Hear from someone who lives here coming up in my full story on @wfmz.com at 5
The weather has been amazing this month, and it was perfect for our engagement photo shoot at Allentown’s Bogert Bridge and Rose Garden with my fiancée Heather, and our two pups, Arlo and Chadd!
September 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The weather has been amazing this month, and it was perfect for our engagement photo shoot at Allentown’s Bogert Bridge and Rose Garden with my fiancée Heather, and our two pups, Arlo and Chadd!
The Lehigh County Coroner and Allentown’s Mayor and Police Chief are putting out a reminder to drive safe ahead of the Labor Day weekend. You’ll hear them talk about their goal to get traffic deaths down to zero by 2030 in my story on @wfmz.com at 5
August 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The Lehigh County Coroner and Allentown’s Mayor and Police Chief are putting out a reminder to drive safe ahead of the Labor Day weekend. You’ll hear them talk about their goal to get traffic deaths down to zero by 2030 in my story on @wfmz.com at 5
A water main break in Phillipsburg closed schools on what was supposed to be the first day of classes. Crews with Aqua New Jersey are still on scene working to fix the pipes. I’ll have the latest in a live report on @wfmz.com at 4:30 & 6
August 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A water main break in Phillipsburg closed schools on what was supposed to be the first day of classes. Crews with Aqua New Jersey are still on scene working to fix the pipes. I’ll have the latest in a live report on @wfmz.com at 4:30 & 6
I’m reporting from Wildwood Beach today, which has been closed to swimming due to rip currents and waves generated by #hurricaneerin. Catch my story on @wfmz.com at 4:30 & 6 tonight
August 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I’m reporting from Wildwood Beach today, which has been closed to swimming due to rip currents and waves generated by #hurricaneerin. Catch my story on @wfmz.com at 4:30 & 6 tonight
Filming for the new show #CrystalLake is happening today in Blairstown, NJ. I’ll have a live report on set coming up on @wfmz.com at 5
August 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Filming for the new show #CrystalLake is happening today in Blairstown, NJ. I’ll have a live report on set coming up on @wfmz.com at 5
A lot of questions are still surrounding a deadly accident this morning in Northampton County that killed a pedestrian, and State Police are still looking for the driver responsible. I’ll have the latest details in a live report on @wfmz.com at 4 & 5
August 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A lot of questions are still surrounding a deadly accident this morning in Northampton County that killed a pedestrian, and State Police are still looking for the driver responsible. I’ll have the latest details in a live report on @wfmz.com at 4 & 5
Two-time Super Bowl Champion Brandon Graham visited Dorney Park today to promote the “Tailgate in the Park” event later this month, raising money for charity. And Graham was awarded an MVP Season pass while he was there: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
August 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Two-time Super Bowl Champion Brandon Graham visited Dorney Park today to promote the “Tailgate in the Park” event later this month, raising money for charity. And Graham was awarded an MVP Season pass while he was there: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...
We’ve got an amazing #musikfest love story for you tonight. A musician and a festival volunteer are engaged! Catch the story on @wfmz.com at 6
August 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We’ve got an amazing #musikfest love story for you tonight. A musician and a festival volunteer are engaged! Catch the story on @wfmz.com at 6
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today it’s recalling millions of above ground pools because they pose a risk to small children. I’ll explain in my full story on @wfmz.com at 4:30 and 6 tonight
July 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today it’s recalling millions of above ground pools because they pose a risk to small children. I’ll explain in my full story on @wfmz.com at 4:30 and 6 tonight
People have been saying “it’s so humid, it feels like the Amazon rainforest in Pennsylvania.” So I decided to actually look up what it’s like in Manaus, Brazil, a city in the Amazon rainforest near the equator. We’re literally worse 🥵😭
July 16, 2025 at 1:59 AM
People have been saying “it’s so humid, it feels like the Amazon rainforest in Pennsylvania.” So I decided to actually look up what it’s like in Manaus, Brazil, a city in the Amazon rainforest near the equator. We’re literally worse 🥵😭
Day 2 of the Justin Mohn murder trial in Bucks County featured the most gruesome evidence yet. I’ll explain in my story coming up on @wfmz.com at 6
July 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Day 2 of the Justin Mohn murder trial in Bucks County featured the most gruesome evidence yet. I’ll explain in my story coming up on @wfmz.com at 6
It’s Day 1 of a gruesome trial in Bucks County. Justin Mohn is accused of killing and beheading his own father, Michael Mohn, in January of last year. I’ll have the full details of what happened in court on @wfmz.com at 4:30 and 6
July 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It’s Day 1 of a gruesome trial in Bucks County. Justin Mohn is accused of killing and beheading his own father, Michael Mohn, in January of last year. I’ll have the full details of what happened in court on @wfmz.com at 4:30 and 6
It’s hot out there! 🥵 And cities across the Lehigh Valley and beyond are trying to help people cool off. I’m taking a look at all the free programs available for families. I’ll have the story on @wfmz.com at 4:30 and 6
June 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It’s hot out there! 🥵 And cities across the Lehigh Valley and beyond are trying to help people cool off. I’m taking a look at all the free programs available for families. I’ll have the story on @wfmz.com at 4:30 and 6
Former Allentown Police officer Jason Krasley had his preliminary hearing today. He and his wife apparently weren’t happy to see us there! He’s charged with stealing money after conducting a search warrant in a drug investigation. Full story on @wfmz.com at 4 & 5
June 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Former Allentown Police officer Jason Krasley had his preliminary hearing today. He and his wife apparently weren’t happy to see us there! He’s charged with stealing money after conducting a search warrant in a drug investigation. Full story on @wfmz.com at 4 & 5
Tariffs on imported aluminum and steel went up to 50% this week. That’s already causing the price of cans to go up. I talked with Weyerbacher Brewing in Easton about what that could mean for beer prices. Catch my story on @wfmz.com at 5
June 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Tariffs on imported aluminum and steel went up to 50% this week. That’s already causing the price of cans to go up. I talked with Weyerbacher Brewing in Easton about what that could mean for beer prices. Catch my story on @wfmz.com at 5