Firefighters in Allentown get blood tests to spot early signs of cancer
Firefighters are exposed to a large number of chemicals, including those in their gear.
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Firefighters are exposed to a large number of chemicals, including those in their gear.
Firefighters in Allentown, Pennsylvania, are getting a chance to take a blood test that can spot early signs of cancer. The test will help detect markers of 50 different cancers, important for firefighters who are exposed to a large number of carcinogenic chemicals every day, including in their own gear.
Snow fell all day in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Mayor Matt Turek said he was thankful that residents stayed home and moved their cars off the road. He also praised crews for their hard work cleaning the roads.
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, is terminating a lease agreement with the Department of Homeland Security, which had been renting office space from the county, an official said Tuesday. Officials allege the agency has not been paying rent.
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, is terminating a lease agreement with the Department of Homeland Security, which had been renting office space from the county, an official said Tuesday. Officials allege the agency has not been paying rent.
Police in Allentown shot a women who reportedly threatened officers with a knife at the former Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, the Lehigh County DA's Office said.
Allentown police on Sunday shot a woman who was threatening officers with a knife at the former Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office said. The woman was taken to the hospital, and an investigation is underway.
An Amazon driver wanted in a fatal hit-and-run in Allentown in November was arrested in Philadelphia Wednesday, U.S. Marshals said.
Allentown police hope the vandalism case that temporarily shut down Lights in the Parkway will be resolved soon.
Allentown police confirmed Tuesday night that they are following several leads in the vandalism that temporarily shut down the city's holiday lights display, Lights in the Parkway.
Vice President JD Vance will give remarks at Uline Shipping Supplies in Alburtis, which is just south of Allentown.
Portable toilets were pushed into the river, light poles were bent and light bulbs were crushed as part of the damage, according to the city.
Portable toilets were pushed into the river, light poles were bent and light bulbs were crushed as part of the damage, according to the city.
The Lights in the Parkway drive-thru holiday show along the Lehigh River will reopen after "significant vandalism" prompted the city to shut it down over the weekend.
A Pennsylvania man died after crashing his car in Allentown early Sunday morning, not long after police say he hit state troopers with his truck and drove off.
A man died after crashing his car into a building in Allentown, Pennsylvania early Sunday morning, not long after state police said he hit two troopers with his truck and drove off.
Public works crews in the Lehigh Valley are preparing for the first measurable snowstorm of the season.
A new vending machine in Allentown is providing some unusual items. Offering overdose reversal medicine, hygiene products and health supplies. The machine is now operating at the Lehigh Conference of Churches on West Allen Street. Everything is free of charge. City officials say the goal is to ensure residents have the items they need to stay safe.
Here is a reminder. If you're driving between Allentown and Quakertown on I-476, the southbound lanes in that area will be closed starting at midnight. The highway reopens at 6 a.m. on Sunday. The closure is part of a bridge replacement project. The northbound side of the highway will not be impacted.
Allentown police officer Abviud Carvajal, 30, is charged with allegedly pistol-whipping a man after a police chase last month.
Abviud Carvajal, 30, has been charged with aggravated assault and simple assault in the July 23 incident, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan said.
A Lehigh County man was charged with murder after a woman was shot and killed inside her home in Allentown this week.
Joshua Mickey Martel pleaded guilty to two cases of child rape, human trafficking and statutory sexual assault that happened in Allentown in 2024.
A man has been arrested after an overnight shooting killed a woman in Allentown. It happened on the 700 block of Turner Street. Police found the woman suffering from gunshot wounds and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say 27 year-old suspect, Adam Makowka, was taken into custody in Lansdowne, Delaware County. Makowka is awaiting extradition to Lehigh County to face homicide charges.
Chopper 3 was live over the scene of a crash in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday at South 12th and Vultee streets.
The return of a popular program that temporarily turns busy Center City streets into pedestrian-only spaces is back and expanding.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between the 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region due to a line of showers and strong to severe thunderstorms.
The return of a popular program that temporarily turns busy Center City streets into pedestrian-only spaces is back and expanding.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between the 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
The return of a popular program that temporarily turns busy Center City streets into pedestrian-only spaces is back and expanding.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between the 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
Trung Duc Lu, an alleged member of the "Born to Kill" gang, is wanted for the kidnapping and killings of two Vietnamese brothers in Philadelphia.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between the 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
The Eagles made two moves at tight end Tuesday by agreeing to terms with Johnny Mundt and bringing back Grant Calcaterra, according to multiple reports.
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey will be sidelined for at least three weeks because of a tendon injury in the small finger of his right hand.
The Eagles and former Seahawks Pro Bowl cornerback Riq Woolen reached an agreement Tuesday on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground transformer fire.
The former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name, nearly a year after a fire forced it to close its doors. New Jersey reporter Ryan Hughes has the details.
SEPTA this week unveiled the timeline for its plan to overhaul the bus system in the Philadelphia area. Some riders say they're skeptical of the changes, which start rolling out in August.
The Center City District announced the return and expansion of its Open Streets program for 2026, with 20 events planned across Rittenhouse and Midtown Village. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei reports.
Authorities have identified the woman killed in a shooting in Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, on Saturday as Megan Nieberle.