Worker Killed in Industrial Accident at UPS Distribution Hub in Horsham Township

HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A worker was killed Friday afternoon following an industrial accident at the UPS distribution hub in Horsham Township, according to initial emergency reports. Emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 12:36 p.m. to the UPS facility in the 700 block of Blair Mill Road after reports of a serious incident in the rear loading dock area. Initial…

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LeBron James Signs with Philadelphia 76ers, Begins Final Chapter of Historic NBA Career

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — In one of the biggest free-agent moves in NBA history, LeBron James is officially heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. The four-time NBA champion and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer has agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with the Sixers, bringing an end to weeks of speculation surrounding his future. The deal includes a player option for…

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Pennsylvania-Based Utz to Go Private Again in $2.9 Billion Deal

HANOVER, Pa. — One of Pennsylvania’s most recognizable companies is set for a major transition after Utz Brands announced it has entered into an agreement to become a privately held company once again. The Hanover-based snack food manufacturer will be acquired by Germany’s Intersnack Group in a deal valued at approximately $2.9 billion. Under the agreement, Intersnack will purchase all…

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44-Year-Old Woman Dies After High-Speed Allentown Crash; Driver Also Charged in Gun Store Burglary Investigation

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A 44-year-old Slatington woman has died from injuries she suffered in a violent crash in Allentown, while the driver accused of causing the collision is now facing additional charges tied to an unrelated burglary investigation involving the theft of firearms from a Lehigh County gun store. According to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio, Kandi Jo Heller, 44,…

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Burglary at Doylestown Gas Station Leads to Stolen Work Van, Police Say

DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH, Pa. — Police are investigating a burglary at a Doylestown Borough gas station that resulted in the theft of a work van from the business’s service lot. According to the Central Bucks Regional Police Department, the break-in happened sometime between 9 p.m. on July 22 and 2 a.m. at a Shell station in Doylestown Borough. Investigators say the…

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15-Year-Old Admits to Arson Charges in Allentown Factory Fire

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A 15-year-old has admitted to setting the massive fire that destroyed a former Allentown furniture factory and damaged nearby homes and vehicles last month. According to the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office, the juvenile entered an admission Wednesday to charges of arson and causing a catastrophe in connection with the June 24 fire at the former American…

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Two People Extricated Following Serious Crash in Allentown

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Emergency crews responded to a serious motor vehicle crash with entrapment Wednesday at the intersection of 6th and Cedar streets in the City of Allentown. According to initial emergency dispatch information, firefighters were dispatched for a crash involving trapped occupants. Chief 43 responded along with Engines 6, 9, and 4. Firefighters worked to free two patients who…

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