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Some concerned over erosion near rail lines in Emmaus

For months Emmaus Borough's Jim Steager's watched the bed supporting Norfolk Southern-owned railroad tracks crumble and is now very concerned. → Read More

Judge denies bail for man accused of trying to bring explosive on plane at LVIA

The Carbon County man has been all over the national and world news following his arrest Monday night and the shocking details about what the TSA says it found in → Read More

Allentown activist bringing his methods to a global stage

Whether gathering pandemic-era baby supplies for urban mothers or staring down gun violence in an Allentown inner city billboard campaign, his message will soon have a world stage. → Read More

'It's been hard studying with sirens and blackouts': Ukrainian students reflect on year of war

These are reflections from Ukrainian Catholic University freshmen, veterans of war, less than a year out of high school. → Read More

Church not moving forward with new lease for Liberty Bell Museum in Allentown

In the letter dated Feb. 10, Resurrected Community Church head Pastor Gregory Edwards informs the Liberty Bell Museum it can't enter into a new lease agreement. → Read More

Nearly 2 dozen couples tie the knot in special 'Vows and Valentines' ceremony in Bucks

Seven couples at a time were married in the two-hour ceremony. → Read More

New billboard campaign aims to find homes for animals in the Lehigh Valley

From canines to felines to rabbits, more than 50 digital billboards across the Lehigh Valley are featuring animals in need of adoption from Peaceable Kingdom, and The Sanctuary at Haafsville. → Read More

Pa. safety advocates calling for stricter laws after train derailment near Ohio-Pa. line

There is now a class-action lawsuit against Norfolk Southern, which also runs its trains through Berks County and the Lehigh Valley. → Read More

District officials in Lehigh Valley speak out after Pa. school funding ruling

After a year-and-a-half long trial and a 9-year-long lawsuit, the landmark decision came down on Tuesday. → Read More

69 News speaks with State of the Union guest whose father died after fighting fire in Schuylkill

Lehigh Valley Congresswoman Susan Wild invited Nick Gruber and his wife Natalie to honor the sacrifice of their family and raise awareness of the needs of firefighters. → Read More

Local Syrian community says country needs international aid after deadly earthquake

Civil war and international sanctions have crippled Syria, and now with the natural disaster Syrians we spoke to say their countrymen are in desperate need of international help. → Read More

Historic but crumbling Bucks County mansion has new hope

Built in the early 1800's by industrialist William Maris and named after palace-rich Sintra Portugal, the Bucks County home was featured in a 1917 edition of the American Magazine of → Read More

5 from Schuylkill County to help provide security at Super Bowl

Aside from working as Schuylkill County law enforcement and first responders, the five do security at Eagles home games for Apex Security. → Read More

Incoming freshmen to compete for free education at Cedar Crest College

Cedar Crest College's 14th annual College Scholarship Competition will provide a free education to the highest scorer on an on-campus test. → Read More

"On our way to the Super Bowl, baby': Eagles fans celebrating after NFC Championship win

The Birds are headed to Arizona, and Super Bowl LVII. → Read More

Trial begins in case of man accused in assault of Planned Parenthood volunteer

Prosecutors say Mark Houck violated two counts of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances, or FACE, Act. → Read More

Guide school that helps raise seeing eye dogs needs help to expand program

Macungie's Robyn and Dennis Oplinger have had 1-year-old black lab Winston since he was 7 weeks old, one of 17 puppies the couple has raised for the organization. → Read More

Nonprofit that helps troubled veterans hoping to raise funds to buy Camp Trexler in Monroe

A lodge and dormitory are examples of the four or five buildings Mark Baylis hopes to build on Camp Trexler in Polk and Chestnuthill townships. → Read More

Instruments from Martin Guitar part of late rock legend David Crosby's signature sound

The music world is mourning the death of rock legend David Crosby. → Read More

Local expert weighs in as US hits debt limit

The Treasury Department said it can basically shift $986 billion between now and June 5, mostly federal employee retirement benefits, to keep our government open. → Read More