Cause of Pottstown church fire remains undetermined

POTTSTOWN, Pa. — Investigators have determined where a fire began inside a vacant Pottstown church last year, but they could not determine what started it. The Pottstown Fire Department released its findings Monday about the Nov. 21, 2025, fire at the former Transfiguration Lutheran Church near North Hanover and Chestnut streets. The blaze destroyed the building and prompted a large…

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Two Charged With Attempted Homicide After Allentown Shooting

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Two Allentown residents have been charged after a man was injured in a shooting on North Hall Street early Monday, police said. Officers responded around 12:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, to a report of someone firing a gun into a building at 311 North Hall Street. Police found a man with non-life-threatening injuries and provided first aid.…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash in Milford Township Leaves Minor Injuries

MILFORD TWP., Pa. — A crash involving at least three vehicles occurred in the 2400 block of Allentown Road in Milford Township. One vehicle came to rest on its side, while another ended up in a ditch. The crash resulted in minor injuries, according to the information available. Further details were not immediately available.

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Three injured in Route 309 crash in Richland Township

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Three people were injured Saturday evening when a vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic on Route 309 and struck a pickup truck, according to Richland Township Police. The crash happened around 6:42 p.m. on the 600 block of West End Boulevard. Police said the vehicle was traveling south when it entered the northbound lane and hit the…

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Nine dead after shooting at Erie home; two women reportedly tried to help family

ERIE, Pa. — Eight people and the suspected gunman died after a shooting at an Erie home Friday evening, Oct. 9, in a tragedy that included two young children and a pregnant woman, authorities said. Police responded near East 7th and Perry streets shortly before 5 p.m. after a ShotSpotter alert. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah said the 45-year-old gunman…

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One person hurt in overnight shooting near Allentown social club

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — One person suffered minor injuries in an overnight shooting near the Liberty Fire Company Social Club on North Hall Street, police said. Gunfire was reported around 12:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12. Police said one person was hurt. The Allentown Police Department is investigating the shooting.

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Head-On Crash Closes Route 309 in Richland Township

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A head-on crash involving two vehicles closed Route 309 in both directions Saturday evening. The crash happened around 5:40 p.m. near Mavis Discount Tire on South West End Boulevard. At least one person was reported trapped inside a vehicle, and both vehicles sustained heavy damage. The severity of the injuries was not confirmed. Initial radio traffic…

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