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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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
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Trump was welcomed to Pa. by Stacy Garrity. He didn’t mention her at all.
At Mack Trucks in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, Trump talked about tariffs — and transgender athletes, weight loss drugs, and the UFC fight on the White Ho...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Trump urges residents to vote Republican during visit to Mack Trucks in Pa. President Trump took the stage...
President Trump took the stage at the Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, rallying in front of hundreds of supporters in a wide-ranging campaign-st...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
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Senate Republicans hope their Wednesday meeting with President Trump will resolve intraparty fissures over the SAVE America Act and other issues several say...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Trump, 80, Wants to Run for President Again
Most Recent PostRachel Kahn/June 23, 2026/4:43 p.m. ETShare This StoryTrump, 80, Wants to Run for President AgainLegally he can’t, but is he even physicall...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
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Marjorie Fouts Frampton, 89, of West Grove, Pa., and formerly of Lewes, passed away on Saturday,…
Marjorie Fouts Frampton, 89, of West Grove, Pa., and formerly of Lewes, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Jenner’s Pond. She was the wife of the l...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
High school track and field: South Jefferson’s Cota achieves personal best at nationals in final race
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — South Jefferson senior Lillian Cota completed her high school career in style Sunday.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
PA Happy Travelers to hold annual picnic; Reservations required by June 30
The Pennsylvania Happy Travelers’ annual summer picnic is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, beginning at 3 p.m., at the Castanea Fire Company Picnic Grounds, 8
Jun 24, 2026Open source
‘I lost everything’: Orlando resident returns home after months in ICE custody in Pa.
Islam Aly, the Orlando resident locked up by ICE in Pennsylvania upon his return from Egypt following the death of his father, returned Monday afternoon to C...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Death linked to cut dialysis port under investigation in Chester County
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a fatal hemorrhaging incident in Atglen Borough related to a cut dialysis port.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Tesla was "driving on its own" before crash in Pennsylvania, driver says The driver of a Tesla who crashed...
The driver of a Tesla who crashed into a pillar in Hershey, Pennsylvania, told investigators that the vehicle "was driving on its own," police said.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
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President Trump told Pennsylvania workers on Tuesday that he crushed Iran militarily and oil prices are plummeting as he works to reach a "fair" deal to prev...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
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President Trump traveled to Pennsylvania on Tuesday to back Rep. Ryan Mackenzie's reelection bid, but joked with the incumbent Republican that an audience of...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in Pennsylvania, for a speech meant to focusing on the economy. Instead, he spent most of the time talk...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
From peace talks to Pennsylvania: Trump shifts focus to economy in a key swing state
President Donald Trump visited a battleground congressional district in the swing state of Pennsylvania to tour a Mack Trucks facility. The president is seek...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
City of Williamsport secures another $175,000 for housing aid
The City of Williamsport will get $175,000 in the city portion of Pennsylvania Housing Assistance Rehabilitation Enhancement funds. This is in addition to the
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Trace Undercoffer competes at New Balance Nationals
Philadelphia, Pa. - After an amazing freshman year, Trace Undercoffer got the privilege to finish off his season among the nation
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Citizens protest delayed solar ordinance outside commissioners' office
SMETHPORT, Pa. — A public protest over the regulation of commercial solar energy projects drew local citizens to the McKean County commissioners
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Bradford hosts grand celebration parade for America's 250th anniversary
BRADFORD, Pa. — Red, white, and blue lined Main Street on Saturday morning as downtown Bradford became the vibrant heart of the region
Jun 23, 2026Open source
BENEZETTE: Keystone Elk Country Alliance dedicates terrace to Rawley Cogan
BENEZETTE — The Keystone Elk Country Alliance honored founding President and CEO Rawley D. Cogan during a June 13 ceremony at the Elk Country Visitor Cente...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
16th Annual Allegheny-100 Hiking Challenge held June 12-14
Each June, dedicated volunteers with the NCTA Allegheny National Forest Chapter plan, organize, and host the Allegheny 100 Challenge. The A-100 is an unsuppo...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Gas prices continue downward trend elsewhere
Pennsylvania motorists are continuing to see relief at the pump as gasoline prices declined again statewide and nationally over the past week, though prices...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Hanson, Tonic to play at Scranton’s FIFA Fan Zone
SCRANTON – The Grammy-nominated bands Hanson and Tonic will perform on Lackawanna County Courthouse Square during FIFA Fan Zone events there next month. Of...
Jun 23, 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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Marjorie Fouts Frampton, 89, of West Grove, Pa., and formerly of Lewes, passed away on Saturday,…
Marjorie Fouts Frampton, 89, of West Grove, Pa., and formerly of Lewes, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Jenner’s Pond. She was the wife of the l...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
High school track and field: South Jefferson’s Cota achieves personal best at nationals in final race
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — South Jefferson senior Lillian Cota completed her high school career in style Sunday.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
PA Happy Travelers to hold annual picnic; Reservations required by June 30
The Pennsylvania Happy Travelers’ annual summer picnic is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, beginning at 3 p.m., at the Castanea Fire Company Picnic Grounds, 8
Jun 24, 2026Open source
‘I lost everything’: Orlando resident returns home after months in ICE custody in Pa.
Islam Aly, the Orlando resident locked up by ICE in Pennsylvania upon his return from Egypt following the death of his father, returned Monday afternoon to C...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Trump was welcomed to Pa. by Stacy Garrity. He didn’t mention her at all.
At Mack Trucks in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, Trump talked about tariffs — and transgender athletes, weight loss drugs, and the UFC fight on the White Ho...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Death linked to cut dialysis port under investigation in Chester County
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a fatal hemorrhaging incident in Atglen Borough related to a cut dialysis port.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Tesla was "driving on its own" before crash in Pennsylvania, driver says The driver of a Tesla who crashed...
The driver of a Tesla who crashed into a pillar in Hershey, Pennsylvania, told investigators that the vehicle "was driving on its own," police said.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Trump urges residents to vote Republican during visit to Mack Trucks in Pa. President Trump took the stage...
President Trump took the stage at the Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, rallying in front of hundreds of supporters in a wide-ranging campaign-st...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
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President Trump told Pennsylvania workers on Tuesday that he crushed Iran militarily and oil prices are plummeting as he works to reach a "fair" deal to prev...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
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