Two men shot in Bethlehem; one has life-threatening injuries

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — One man suffered life-threatening injuries and another was wounded in a shooting Thursday evening in Bethlehem, police said. Officers were sent to the 1,100 block of Merriman Court shortly after 6 p.m. for a report of a gunshot victim. Police later found a man with a gunshot wound in the 1,200 block of Flower Drive. His injuries…

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Pennsylvania’s new vape law could pull many e-cigarettes from store shelves Oct. 19

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania is preparing to enforce a new law that will restrict which e-cigarettes and vaping products can be sold in the state. Act 57 of 2025 requires nicotine e-cigarettes to be listed in a directory maintained by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General before they can be sold for retail in the Commonwealth. Products that are not…

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Quakertown High School Tightens Football Game Security After Students Found With Alcohol

QUAKERTOWN, Pa. — Quakertown Community High School is implementing stricter security measures for its remaining home football games after students were found in possession of alcohol during three recent games. School officials announced the changes ahead of Friday night's football game, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a safe environment for students, families and other spectators. Building Principal Dr. Mattias van’t…

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One person injured in Bethlehem shooting

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — One person was taken to a hospital after being shot Thursday evening in Bethlehem. The shooting was reported just after 6 p.m. in the 1,000 block of Merriman Court, according to initial reports. The victim’s condition has not been released. Bethlehem police remained at the scene as the investigation continued. No additional information was immediately available. Photo…

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COOPERSBURG HALLOWEEN PARADE POSTPONED

The Coopersburg Halloween Parade has been postponed due to the weather. It is now scheduled for Sunday, October 18, at 3 p.m. Organizers are hoping for better weather next week. See you there!

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Durham firefighter dies while battling building fire; two others injured

DURHAM, N.C. — A Durham firefighter died in the line of duty Thursday morning while crews battled a large building fire in southeast Durham. Two other firefighters were injured and taken to the hospital. The fire was reported around 3:15 a.m. in the 400 block of Marly Drive, near South Miami Boulevard and Highway 70. Flames and smoke were seen…

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After the country recognized 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks last month, a memorial in Bucks County was vandalized Tuesday morning. 

Bucks County 9/11 Memorial Vandalized Weeks After 25th Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Just weeks after the nation marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, police in Bucks County are investigating vandalism at a memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives. The Lower Makefield Township Police Department is investigating damage discovered Tuesday…

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