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Firefighters Find Body At Allentown Blaze

Officials say firefighters found a body at an Allentown blaze on Wednesday night, but the death was unrelated to the fire.

2 hours ago

Father, Son Acquitted Of Sex Trafficking After Prostitutes Testify On Their Behalf

The prostitutes said they were one big happy family, enjoying a suburban life as “wife-in-laws” in Allentown, Pa., while commuting to New York by night.

13 hours ago

17-Year-Old Boy Drowned In Whitehall Township Pool

The Lehigh County Coroner’s office says a 17-year-old boy drowned in a Whitehall Township pool on Saturday.

2013/06/17

3 Killed In Crash In Allentown; 4th Person Hurt

Police say three people have been killed in a two-car crash in Allentown that also left a fourth person injured.

2013/06/17

HONG KONG - 2013: In this handout photo provided by The Guardian, Edward Snowden speaks during an interview in Hong Kong. Snowden, a 29-year-old former technical assistant for the CIA, revealed details of top-secret surveillance conducted by the United States' National Security Agency regarding telecom data. (Photo by The Guardian via Getty Images)

FBI Visits NSA Leaker’s Dad, Stepmother In Upper Macungie Township

FBI agents on Monday visited the home of a man whose son has identified himself as the source of leaks about top-secret U.S. surveillance programs.

2013/06/10

Brotherly Love: Tri For Inclusion

A triathlon is a grueling test of physical stamina, but in some cases, it’s not just well-conditioned athletes taking part.

2013/06/04

(Philadelphia City Hall. File photo by Tony Hanson)

Philadelphia Leads Pack For Population Growth Out Of Pa. Cities

Philadelphia had the strongest growth in Pennsylvania, at 1.4 percent, or just over 21,600.

2013/05/28

Allentown Firefighters Find Body In Burned Apartment

Firefighters responding to an apartment blaze in Allentown have discovered a man’s body in a top-floor unit.

2013/05/23

11 Arrested In Prostitution Bust At Allentown Strip Club

Eleven exotic dancers have been arrested on prostitution charges after an undercover sting operation at an Allentown strip club.

2013/05/03

Six Facing Charges In Alleged Mortgage Fraud Scheme

Six people are facing charges for a mortgage fraud conspiracy involving millions of dollars in loans based on false information.

2013/05/01

Police: Allentown Man Arranged To Have Sex With Victim He Believed Was 8-Year-Old Girl

Thirty-year-old Ramy Ahmed, of Allentown, reportedly engaged in online conversations with an undercover agent posing as the father of an eight-year-old girl he had expressed interest in having sex with.

2013/04/30

Several Rescues Reported In 7-Story Apartment Building Fire In Allentown

Firefighters are battling a blaze at a 7-story apartment building in Allentown and have had to make several rescues. But authorities say no serious injuries are reported.

2013/04/29