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Body of 32-year-old man found in Allamuchy Pond

State Police say troopers were called to Allamuchy Pond in Allamuchy, Warren County, at 7:12 p.m. on June 11 and recovered the body of a 32-year-old man. No...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 9:46 AM EDT

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Voters Urge Caution on Approving New Data Centers

A recent poll finds American voters believe local governments should be cautious when approving new data centers. Respondents said such facilities can place strain on electricity, water supplies,...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Easton zoning board denies group home for girls

A woman proposed opening a group home in Easton to help young girls in need. The Easton zoning board denied the variances that would have allowed the home...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 9:20 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Tiny toxic clinging jellyfish return to New Jersey

The venomous clinging jellyfish — typically native to the Pacific Ocean — returned to New Jersey waters this spring. The transparent jellyfish grows to about 1 inch in...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 9:06 AM EDT

allentown / wfmz

DOJ indicts 15 tied to Minnesota anti-ICE protests

Federal prosecutors have indicted 15 members and associates of a Minnesota anti-ICE activist network. The charges filed by the U.S. Department of Justice span offenses ranging from stalking...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Pa. Legislature fast-tracks three data center bills

Three bills aimed at regulating data center development passed out of state House committees Wednesday, reflecting bipartisan concerns about the need for oversight. The measures — including one...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 7:37 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Cottage gardens gain ground as high‑maintenance manicured lawns fade

Gardeners are favoring cottage gardens over tightly trimmed, high‑maintenance manicured plantings because they require less upkeep and deliver long‑lasting color. These informal, mixed‑plant beds also attract pollinators, prompting...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 6:05 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Lehigh Valley warehouse to be converted into data center

Prologis secured final approval from Allen Township supervisors for the Lehigh Valley East 16 project, which would convert a 1-million-square-foot warehouse into a data center. The logistics company...

Published Jun 18, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT