Bear that bit man in Jim Thorpe had rabies, officials say
JIM THORPE, Pa. -- The bear that chased people and bit a man in Carbon County had rabies, authorities say. A spokesperson with the Pennsylvania Game Commission said the bear that bit a man in the arm ...
Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England sentenced to over 50 years
A teenager who stabbed three young girls to death at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England has been sentenced to more than 50 years in prison. Judge Julian Goose ...
Trump’s inheriting a solid economy, making it harder to lower borrowing costs or inflation
President Donald Trump has pledged cheaper prices and lower interest rates, but an economy transformed by the pandemic will make those promises difficult to keep. Economic growth is solid, driven ...
Berks County Commissioners OK 2024 financial audit to proceed
The Berks County Commissioners voted Thursday to perform a financial audit of the county for the fiscal year of 2024.
Correction: Vermont-Border Patrol Shooting story
In a story published Jan. 21, 2025, about the fatal shooting of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont, The Associated Press erroneously reported data on Border Patrol agent killings. David ...
Things To Do: Williams Center stages ancient Persian tale
Also, the Reading and Allentown symphony orchestras will be in concert, and the annual West Reading Ice 'n Spice Festival will take over Penn Avenue.
Stock market today: S&P 500 drifts higher toward a record
U.S. stocks are drifting around a record amid a relatively quiet day on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Thursday and was on track to squeak past its all-time ...
'We're all just people': Allentown councilwoman weighs in on 'welcoming city' vote
As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown, Allentown City Council ponders establishing itself as a "welcoming city".
Mayor Morán to deliver Reading's 2025 State of the City address next week
The event will be held Thursday, January 30th at the Redner’s Event Center located inside FirstEnergy Stadium.
Air Products CEO unseated from board; Activist investors win 3 seats
An activist investor has succeeded in winning several seats on the board of directors at Air Products (APD). A well-placed source confirmed to 69 News that three of Mantle Ridge's four candidates were ...
Activist investor secures several seats on Air Products board
Mantle Ridge owns about $1.3 billion (or about 1.8%) in common shares of Air Products stock. It had waged a months-long campaign, calling for major changes at the industrial gas company, which is ...
Country superstar to headline The Great Allentown Fair
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- A country star is coming to this year's Great Allentown Fair. Kane Brown was announced as the first headliner for 2025. The award-winning singer/songwriter will play the fair's ...