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Proposal to increase parking fines in Allentown on hold
Council voted 4-3 to table the vote to allow council sufficient time to get more information and possibly conduct a study on the placement of parking meters.
'My heart is broken': Shenandoah residents say goodbye to century-old school building, saying it's long been deteriorating
Crews tell 69 News they hope to have the structure fully down by Friday.
Allentown residents picking up the pieces, physically and figuratively, following Tuesday's massive rowhome fire
Flames ripped through four homes on the 700 block of N. 7th Street and kept firefighters busy for hours.
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New Bethlehem shop serving up protein-packed doughnuts, waffles, shakes and more
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Easton planners recommend cell antennas at Lafayette College, 2 other projects
Two major wireless carriers made a request to install antennas and related equipment atop Lafayette College's Hugel Science Center.
Berks VA distributes 40K flags for Memorial Day remembrances
Veterans Affairs officials in Berks County are helping community groups as they prepare for Memorial Day tributes.
Multiple fire companies battle Limerick house fire
A two-alarm fire in Montgomery County sent two firefighters to the hospital Wednesday morning.
Allentown to name plaza in honor of former Pennsylvania senator
Allentown City Council voted on a resolution to approve the dedication and naming of the plaza in front of the new Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion.
South Whitehall OKs request for liquor license application
The applicant was required to receive the township's approval for a license before submitting its application to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.