Allentown News
Fentanyl kills Allentown toddler. Father pleads guilty to manslaughter
Jorge Suarez-Santiago, 33, admitted to involuntary manslaughter after his 22-month-old ingested drugs while in his care; the child's mother previously pleaded guilty to the same charge.
Lehigh County convenience store robber faces possible life sentence
Rubiel Perez, 30, pleaded guilty to March 2023 armed robberies at multiple 7-Eleven locations, stealing over $1,000 during a 2-day crime spree.
2022 carbon monoxide leak at Allentown daycare invoked in push for new Pa. law
The bill's sponsor, a Lehigh County rep, referred to the leak that resulted in more than two dozen children and several adults taken to hospitals.
Soap and body care retailer abruptly closes at Airport Road Shopping Center
The national retailer opened in November 2022 at the bustling Hanover Township, Lehigh County shopping center.
Allentown City Hall employee charged with false report of noose left on work desk
LaTarsha Brown, 42, currently employed at City Hall, faces legal trouble for false reports and tampering after noose incident.
St. Patrick’s Day spirit fills Allentown streets during annual parade (PHOTOS)
Community turns out in force for celebration featuring local organizations, schools, and businesses in festive march.
Record number of runners set for 15th annual West End St. Patrick’s 5K in Allentown
A record-breaking 922 runners will participate in the annual race. Here's where you can cheer them on.
Lehigh Valley Mall sees more store shuffle: Tea Lady out, coffee chain back in (UPDATE)
Some recent closures and new openings continue to reshape the Whitehall mall's landscape, with Dunkin' set to fill the former Starbucks space amid other retail changes.
Fatal confrontation in Upper Saucon: Suspect dies after standoff (UPDATE)
Law enforcement negotiated with the armed woman for over 30 minutes before the tragic end outside an occupied home, authorities said.
Allentown row home fire: 4 injured, 2-hour battle to control flames
Two firefighters Wednesday morning fell through the floor during rescue efforts; the Red Cross was called to aid displaced residents.
Marketplace with 300 vendors leaves Allentown for Promenade as 2 more tenants are named
The Hive Local Marketplace is relocating to the former Aeropostale space, nearly doubling in size and extending shopping hours in Upper Saucon.
Lehigh Valley airport security intercepts second firearm of 2025
TSA officials on Saturday discovered the loaded handgun at a security checkpoint. Last year, 3 handguns were intercepted at the Allentown-area airport.
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