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?You will truly be missed’: Colonial Regional Police Department chief retires after years of service

Darrin Wendling will become the new police chief.

Firefighter talks about how 20-foot sinkhole opened up close to his home in Bethlehem

Officials determined a leaking pipe was a contributing factor in the sinkhole.

What the Tech? Researchers warn of risks associated with AI

When people hear warnings about artificial intelligence, they may picture humanoid robots turning against people. That is not really what resear…

Long-running Italian festival gears up for the weekend

The 115th edition of the Holy Cross Society Italian-American festival starts Friday.

Allentown, Easton, Bethlehem mayors make Jewish New Year Proclamation

With a goal to keep the traditions going and protected, the mayors teamed up to reaffirm the Jewish community amid rising concerns about antisem…

Pilot pulled from plane after crash at airport near Pottstown

A World War II-era plane crashed in Montgomery County on Wednesday night.

DA: Former KidsPeace worker avoids jail time in sentencing for breaking 10-year-old

In a hearing Tuesday, Kellin Jesse Miller, 30, of Whitehall was sentenced to 60 months of probation, the DA says.

1 dead after serious motor vehicle accident involving bicycle in Bethlehem

An adult male was transported to a hospital with injuries, where he was later pronounced dead, the coroner says.

'Labor is all of us': Local union leaders honor labor movement at Reading event

The United Labor Council of Reading and Berks brought union members and supporters together this morning for its first-ever Labor Day flag raisi…

Family restaurant in Berks County celebrates 20 years of business

Big changes are occurring at the restaurant.

Cumru Township police respond to minors carrying weapons on school grounds stating there was no criminal intent, purpose

Police say the students were from the Reading School District, and they had three knives and an airsoft gun in a backpack.

104th West End Fair in full swing, bringing family tradition to Monroe County

That local spirit extends directly to the food stands. Many of the concessions here are run by area civic groups and churches.

The big reveal: Long-awaited plan to remedy Lehigh Valley

A deep-dive into the Lehigh Valley

DA: Ex-employee charged with theft for allegedly spending $50K of company money on personal items

Jennifer Rivera, 41, of Bala Cynwyd, turned herself in to Lower Merion Police on Monday.

Next Chapter: Over 500 freshmen arrive at DeSales University for move-in day

More than 500 DeSales University freshmen were welcomed like celebrities at move-in day on Sunday.

Alvernia University welcomes largest first-year class in institution history

Alvernia’s enrollment currently includes over 575 first-year and transfer students. The incoming class holds an average GPA of 3.44.

Former Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski speaks exclusively with 69 News on release, next chapter

In 2018, Pawlowski was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his part in a pay-to-play scheme while serving as Allentown mayor.

New Jersey man sentenced to years in state prison for unlawful contact, corruption of minors

Oscar Castillo-Peralta of Pleasantville, N.J., was arrested on Feb. 19 upon arrival at a Bensalem residence where he was expecting to meet the c…