Officials ID teen who drowned in creek in Allentown, Pa.
Ameer Simmons, 17, drowned in a creek in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, May 28, officials said. His death was ruled an accident.
May 29, 2026Open source
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Firefighters battle rooftop blaze at Allentown apartment building
Authorities are working to determine the cause of an apartment building fire in the Lehigh Valley that broke out Wednesday evening.
May 21, 2026Open source
Man dies from injuries days after shooting at Pa. McDonald's An 18-year-old Bethlehem man who was shot at a...
An 18-year-old Bethlehem man who was shot at a McDonald's in Allentown has died from his injuries days later, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office sa...
May 18, 2026Open source
$100K seized from drug dealers donated to Boys & Girls Club of Allentown
The Lehigh County DA's Office is donating $100,000 seized from drug dealers to help keep a Boys & Girls Club facility open in Allentown.
May 18, 2026Open source
18-year-old dies after shooting at Allentown McDonald's, police say
An 18-year-old has died after he was shot in an incident that occurred at a McDonald's in Allentown on Friday, May 15, police said on Monday.
May 18, 2026Open source
Driver on motorized scooter seriously hurt after crash with another vehicle in Allentown
Investigators say the operator of the scooter was seriously injured and taken to the hospital.
May 18, 2026Open source
Army recruits seek 'land of opportunity'
Retired Army Sergeant Major Daniel Dailey came from a part of Pennsylvania that Billy Joel immortalized in the song “Allentown” as the work dried up and...
May 6, 2026Open source
A.J. Brown tells Eagles fans 'It's love' during youth camp in Allentown
A.J. Brown tells Eagles fans 'It's love' during youth camp in Allentown
May 3, 2026Open source
DeVonta Smith remains undefeated. In his celebrity softball game, that is.
Smith's team won the fifth annual event, 13-3, and Eagles past and present from Dallas Goedert and Jordan Mailata to Terrell Owens and Hugh Davis showed out.
May 3, 2026Open source
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Viewer video shared with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 showed flames shooting out of the home.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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12-year-old NY boy dies during class trip along Lehigh River in Pennsylvania
Cesar Albarracin Guncay, a 6th grade student from Long Island, NY, died during a class trip on the Lehigh River in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
May 28, 2026Open source
Boy, 12, dies in rafting accident during class trip to Poconos
Tragedy on the water left a 12-year-old boy from New York dead during a school trip to Carbon County, Pennsylvania, this week.
May 28, 2026Open source
Father arrested, son being sought after explosion near polling place in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
A Lehigh Co. man is under arrest, and police are still looking for his son, after an explosive device was thrown near a polling place on primary day.
May 21, 2026Open source
Two people die in their Lehigh County homes due to extreme heat: Coroner
Lehigh County Coroner said two men died from hyperthermia after extreme heat exposure in their homes.
May 20, 2026Open source
Bear captured in South Whitehall Township It was a bear-y eventful morning for police officers in South Whi...
It was a bear-y eventful morning for police officers in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, after a black bear was seen near the Lehigh County soccer field.
May 19, 2026Open source
Explosive device investigation in Catasauqua, Pa. impacts polling place Several streets are blocked off in...
An explosive device thrown from a car detonated near a polling place in Lehigh County on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police say.
May 19, 2026Open source
Bear captured near Pennsylvania community's soccer fields
Police in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, pitched in to take a bear into custody.
May 19, 2026Open source
Investigation underway after dog bites shopper inside Pennsylvania PetSmart
Police are investigating after they said a woman's dog bit a shopper multiple times at a PetSmart in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
May 18, 2026Open source
A ‘mysterious’ PAC has waded into a Democratic primary in the Philly suburbs. Officials are calling its...
Mailers from newly formed Protecting Our Democracy PAC, targeting candidate Bradley Merkl-Gump, are circulating to voters in the 16th District race in Upper...
May 18, 2026Open source
Will Democratic leaders’ ‘working-class’ candidate in the high-stakes Lehigh Valley race be the answe...
Established Democrats have rallied behind Bob Brooks, a union leader and retired firefighter, in a race they aren't shying away from trying to make almost en...
May 7, 2026Open source
A PA Dem Admitted Something That Josh Shapiro Probably Would Have Preferred to Keep Private
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May 5, 2026Open source
Can one of these Democrats flip a red state Senate district in Upper Bucks and Lehigh?
Pennridge School Board member Bradley Merkl-Gump and Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley are facing off in a competitive primary this month to face GOP sta...
May 3, 2026Open source
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New I-76 ramp, smart traffic lights coming to Philly's sports complex Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officia...
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
May 28, 2026Open source
Gov. Shapiro announces major traffic upgrades coming to South Philly, sports complex
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced a multi-million dollar plan to address traffic congestion in South Philadelphia and within the sport...
May 28, 2026Open source
2 people dead in "heartbreaking" gun violence in Chester, Pennsylvania Two people died and another is in cr...
Two people died and another is in critical condition after two shootings in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.
May 27, 2026Open source
Vehicle slams into house in Fairless Hills, Pa. after teen driver fell asleep at the wheel
Police in Bucks County say a teenager fell asleep at the wheel before slamming into a home in Fairless Hills.
May 23, 2026Open source
Pottstown residents, NAACP raise concerns over lack of diversity in military banners
A program honoring local military service members with banners in Pottstown, Pa. is drawing concerns from some residents.
May 22, 2026Open source
Haverford's Chris D'Angelo Living out his 'Jeopardy!' dream
Haverford, Pennsylvania native Chris D'Angelo has been auditioning for "Jeopardy!" since 2005.
May 21, 2026Open source
Parents charged with killing their 1-day-old baby at Pa. hospital A couple is in jail on charges that they...
A couple is in jail on charges that they killed their 1-day-old baby boy at a West Reading, Pennsylvania, hospital.
May 20, 2026Open source
After repeated failures in caring for system-involved youth, Pa. needs an Office of the Child Advocate with...
We know the impact this office can have because Philadelphia is leading the way, having created a similar office that has helped countless children and famil...
May 19, 2026Open source
Philly DA releases new response to GOP leader's letter on sanctuary policies
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner released a response to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan's request for sanctuary policy information.
May 18, 2026Open source
Record high temperatures as heatwave continues
A First Alert is in effect through Wednesday afternoon for the Philadelphia region. Record high temperatures likely Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
May 17, 2026Open source
The PGA Championship didn’t boost all Newtown Square small businesses
The PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club has been billed as a boon for the Philadelphia region.
May 17, 2026Open source
Moped rider dies after being struck by pickup truck in Philadelphia
A 20-year-old moped rider died after being struck by a pickup truck Tuesday in Philly, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
May 17, 2026Open source
Philadelphia judges order Sheriff Rochelle Bilal to fix deed problem — or they’ll appoint someone who will
The sheriff's office will have to explain at a public hearing why a 'special master' should not be brought in to oversee property auctions and help clear out...
May 17, 2026Open source
Philadelphia 76ers announce leadership change as Daryl Morey exits, Bob Myers steps in
The Philadelphia 76ers announced the departure of Daryl Morey and appointed Bob Myers to lead the search for a new leader of basketball operations.
May 17, 2026Open source
Dog euthanized after attacking 2 kids outside Fairhill home in Philadelphia; Mom speaks out
Two children in Philadelphia were attacked by a neighbor's dog, with the older sister protecting her younger brother; both are expected to recover.
May 17, 2026Open source
New scholarship for critical Philadelphia worker families funded at Temple University
The $10,000 annual scholarship will help with children of Philadelphia police, firefighters and SEPTA police.
May 15, 2026Open source
The owners of Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly stocked up on all things Philly during a recent visit. Here’s e...
The Chujos picked up over 100 items of Philadelphia swag to take home to Japan. Here are some of their favorites and where you can get them.
May 15, 2026Open source
The Golden Block: A guide to Latino community in Philly’s Fairhill neighborhood
With shops, community gardens and other gathering spots, Fairhill has become the center of Philadelphia’s growing Latino community.
May 13, 2026Open source
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Allentown is in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
Region: Eastern Pennsylvania
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18101, 18102, 18103, 18104, 18105, 18106, 18109, 18195
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Officials ID teen who drowned in creek in Allentown, Pa.
Ameer Simmons, 17, drowned in a creek in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, May 28, officials said. His death was ruled an accident.
May 29, 2026Open source
2 Marylanders killed in wrong-way crash on I-83 in Pennsylvania
Two Middle River residents were killed Thursday night in a wrong-way crash involving four vehicles on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania.
May 29, 2026Open source
Bucks County is ready to be the center of the political universe (again)
Gov. Josh Shapiro kicked off Pennsylvania Democrats' general election campaign in Bucks County, where key races for Congress and state Senate will be on the...
May 29, 2026Open source
Why Brian Fitzpatrick helped fund an early offense against Bob Harvie in key Bucks County congressional race
A 'king,' 'arrogant,' and 'elitist:' U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick hits Democrat Bob Harvie with early attack ads in closely watched Pennsylvania race.
May 29, 2026Open source
Police can cite drivers who pick up phones, even at red light, starting in June
Enforcement of Paul Miller’s Law begins in June. The new Pennsylvania law will allow officers to cite drivers who pick up phones, even at a red light.
May 28, 2026Open source
Two Pa. Democrats become first members of Congress to access Pennsylvania’s largest ICE detention facility
U.S. Reps. Summer Lee and Chris Deluzio, two Pittsburgh-area Democrats, toured the 1,900-bed detention center on Thursday as tensions escalate over the condi...
May 28, 2026Open source
Two people shot, including a child, in Upton neighborhood
Baltimore Police said the shooting occurred near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Dolphin Street on Wednesday. The two gunmen remain at large.
May 28, 2026Open source
Lucky winner hits $3.1M jackpot after buying ticket in Bucks County
One person woke up $3.1 million richer Thursday morning after buying a jackpot-winning ticket sold in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
May 28, 2026Open source
12-year-old NY boy dies during class trip along Lehigh River in Pennsylvania
Cesar Albarracin Guncay, a 6th grade student from Long Island, NY, died during a class trip on the Lehigh River in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
May 28, 2026Open source
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