Morning fire displaces 52 people in Jersey City; Tulsa police make arrests in...
Also, the Pennsylvania voter identification law draws religious concerns. View full sizeStar-Ledger Photo | JOE SHINEA six-alarm fire burns ten buildings in Jersey City this morning.52 people...
View ArticleHelena Rose Perazzetti, a volunteer for several charitable organizations -...
She graduated from Liberty High School in 1935. Helena Rose PerazzettiHelena Rose Perazzetti, 93, of Palmer Twp., passed away Saturday, at home.She worked for Just Born Candy Co., Howard Whitner Candy...
View ArticleFire weather watch in effect through Monday evening, according to National...
The NWS issued a "red flag" warning for the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas that extends through Monday evening, indicating conditions may be ripe for fires. View full sizeExpress-Times File Photo...
View ArticleMarch temperatures in the U.S. obliterated national records
Temperatures in the lower 48 states were 8.6 degrees above normal for March and 6 degrees higher than average for the first three months of the year, according to calculations by the NOAA. AP File...
View ArticleCounty corrections officials say U.S. Supreme Court strip-search ruling will...
Authorities admit the searches can be degrading but say they are necessary for safety. Northampton County Executive John Stoffa points to one particular incident as a cautionary tale when asked about...
View ArticleSantorum to stay with ailing daughter; Link between obese pregnant moms and...
Also, key moments from '60 Minutes' icon Mike Wallace. AP Photo | JOSEPH KACZMAREK Firefighters battle a fire in a warehouse on York Street near Kensington Avenue, early Monday, in Philadelphia. Two...
View ArticleJerry Sandusky's child abuse case information is limited by gag order
The gag order limits what attorneys can say but also applies to any law enforcement investigator who has ever worked on the case and anyone acting on behalf of the lawyers. AP File Photo | ALEX...
View ArticleRichard Joseph Pacchioli Sr. worked as a photographer with his father at...
He spent many years with his wife on Marco Island, Florida during the winter months. Richard Joseph Pacchioli Sr.Richard Joseph Pacchioli Sr., 81, of Palmer Township, passed away Saturday in Moravian...
View ArticleNo grand jury in Trayvon Martin investigation; Rutgers University probes...
Also, Penn State-Altoona sorority suspended over vodka attack. View full sizeAP File PhotoThis undated file family photo shows Trayvon Martin. Special prosecutor will not use grand jury in Trayvon...
View ArticleLehigh Valley pending home sales soar in March
Pending sales, or anticipated deals that have not yet closed, rose 52.3 percent. Total sales rose 3.1 percent. Express-Times File Photo | BILL ADAMSA sign promotes this home for sale on Tamlynn Lane...
View ArticleLehigh Valley, northwest New Jersey weather conditions remain ideal for brush...
Firefighters battled blazes throughout the region Monday. See PHOTOS. The National Weather Service at Mount Holly has issued a fire watch for today and could issue another red flag warning for a...
View ArticleAuthorities looking for cause of deadly Philadelphia warehouse fire; $2M...
This morning's headlines from around the region. View full sizeAP Photo | JOSEPH KACZMAREKNidia Colon vists a memorial for fallen firefighters Lt. Robert Neary, 60, and firefighter Daniel Sweeney, 25,...
View ArticleThree Maryland school workers share part of Mega Millions jackpot
Two public school teachers and a school administrator in Maryland will receive a lump sum payment of $35 million as part of record-breaking $656 million jackpot. View full sizeAP Photo | Maryland...
View ArticleRobert Jacob Buss worked most of his life for numerous local contractors as a...
He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Farmersville. Robert Jacob BussRobert Jacob Buss, 85, of Palmer Township, died Sunday in Westminster Village, Allentown.Robert worked most of his life...
View ArticleLANTA fares to rise in part under fiscal year 2013 budget proposal
Proposed to rise are the costs of a 10-ride ticket, 31-day pass and annual pass. View full sizeExpress-Times File Photo | MATT SMITHA former LANTA Metro bus picks up riders last March at the Bethlehem...
View ArticleBerks County forest fire prompts evacuations, authorities say
No injuries have been reported in the forest fire in French Creek State Park, officials say. Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania say a forest fire has prompted evacuation of some nearby residences,...
View ArticleFire danger in region continues due to dry conditions
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning until 8 p.m. Dry, windy weather has put the region on alert for wildfires, according to the National Weather Service.The service issued a red...
View ArticleSomerset County woman wanted on attempted murder charges for allegedly...
The 41-year-old woman launched a fusillade of attacks, employing a small axe and hot cooking oil. A Somerset County, N.J., woman is wanted on attempted murder charges for allegedly attacking her...
View ArticleAttorneys drop George Zimmerman; Boy brings heroin for show and tell - PM...
'The Simpsons' creator reveals which real Springfield was his inspiration View full sizeAP Photo | FOX BROADCASTING CO.After 23 seasons, "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening has finally revealed his...
View ArticleBeatrice Dora Kutsopias, worked in family-owned business, The Sweet Shop in...
Beatrice enjoyed going to yard sales, gardening and just being with family. Beatrice Dora KutsopiasBeatrice Dora Kutsopias, 85, of Phillipsburg, passed away Wednesday at Manor Care Old Orchard,...
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