Philly cop allegedly fired gun 13 times at building, then lied about it
Prosecutors said the officer tried getting into an apartment and when he couldn't get inside, he turned and fired at another building. A 27-year old Philadelphia police officer is facing charges after...
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Lehigh Valley concealed-carry license applications hit record numbers
Northampton County set records in 2012 for most license-to-carry applicants in a day, month and year. Lehigh County was 25 percent above its previous high point by August. Lehigh and Northampton...
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Have you seen these people? - Fugitives of the week Feb. 2
Prosecutors in Hunterdon, Northampton and Warren counties are looking for these fugitives. View full size From left, Henry D. Silverthorne, Louis R. Milito and Jose Angel Rivera. Hunterdon County...
View ArticleImprov class teaches future attorneys to think on their feet
Improv has been used for years as a professional development tool for seasoned lawyers. A Philadelphia law school now offers a class on it. The future attorneys stood in front of the class and took...
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Groundhog claims winter's ending soon; Weather service calls for snow in...
Temperatures are forecasted to dip into the 20's tonight and Sunday night in the Lehigh Valley. An end to winter’s bitter cold will come soon, according to Pennsylvania’s famous groundhog.Following a...
View ArticlePa. judge admits fixing her own parking tickets
The district judge admitted to dismissing the traffic citations against her car as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. A suspended central Pennsylvania judge has acknowledged dismissing traffic...
View ArticleDog bite settlement highlights N.J. victim-friendly laws - news links
Also, a coroner claims two women killed in the 1960s could be identified if only he could find where Berks County buried them. $500k dog bite settlement sheds light on victim-friendly laws in N.J....
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Pennsylvania liquor privatization could hurt local N.J. store owners
The convenience and affordability of being able to buy just a six-pack as opposed to an entire case was New Jersey's upper hand for years. Now it could go away. View full size Corbett's plan, which he...
View ArticleCrab meat on the Super Bowl menu? Recall may affect game day spread
Gold Coast Fresh Crab Spread is being pulled from Giant Food Store shelves because it may contain listeria monocytogenes. A crab meat spread is being recalled due to possible bacterium contamination,...
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N.J. bills aim to help special education, Union Hotel and homeless veterans
Warren and Hunterdon county legislators push for approval of measures. View full size The Union Hotel on Main Street is under redevelopment. Express-Times Photo | MATT SMITH The New Jersey...
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Weather service forecasting a few inches of snow possible in the Lehigh Valley
Let's hope you didn't pin your weekend plans on Punxsutawney Phil's weather prediction this morning. The National Weather Service said snow is likely this evening through the night for the Lehigh...
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Superstorm Sandy's wake leaves shore birds in dire straits
When red knots descend on the beaches of Delaware Bay this spring famished from their marathon flight toward the Canadian Arctic from the tip of South America, the rosy-breasted shorebirds may find...
View ArticleRoute 22 traffic tied up at toll bridge
Westbound lanes were closed after a crash. Traffic is tied up on the Route 22 toll bridge between Easton and Phillipsburg. Authorities closed the westbound lanes about 6:45 p.m. tonight as they...
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Slow Hurricane Sandy response draws 'hard deadlines' for utilities to improve
Board of Public Utilities orders 103 changes before June. It cites repeated complaints about electricity providers following major storms. View full size New Jersey's electricity providers are being...
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Niner Empire credits Eagles for Super Bowl boost
One of the largest and perhaps the only 49ers fan club in the area has grown with the stakes of the games. But the Eagles helped get the momentum rolling. View full size The Niner Empire of the Lehigh...
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People in Business for Feb. 3, 2013
A weekly roundup of business awards, promotions and recognitions. View full size Dr. Benjamin Quintana Courtesy Photo Dr. Benjamin Quintana, endocrinologist, has joined the staff of Coordinated...
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Eight issues to watch for in Corbett's Pennsylvania budget plan
Gov. Tom Corbett delivers his budget proposal to the Legislature on Tuesday. View full size Gov. Tom Corbett will deliver his budget address for the fiscal year 2012-2013 on Tuesday. AP File Photo |...
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Pennsylvania state universities, faculty union making 'very, very slow progress'
The two groups have been meeting over the weekend in an attempt to resolve a prolonged contract dispute. View full size Faculty at Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities, like East Stroudsburg...
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New rule allows batteries used by Boeing's grounded airliners to be shipped...
Dreamliners worldwide were grounded nearly three weeks ago after lithium ion batteries that are part of the planes led to a fire in one plane and smoke in a second. View full size Boeing's 787...
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Children's Care Alliance puts iPads in hands of school nurses
Fifty iPads were bought for nurses in the Allentown and Bethlehem Area school districts through a grant as part of Children's Care Alliance efforts to launch a pediatric health information exchange....
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