Toomey's Gun Control Bill, LVH Bomb Scares Top Local News

Hellertown Police say Babatunji K. Wilson, 26, of Bronx, N.Y., was wanted on warrants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania at the time of his arrest early Wednesday at Cherry Lane and Main Street.

Marathon Bombing Sends Shockwaves Across Country
Across Patch's network of 900 sites, people felt the effect of the bombing at the Boston Marathon.

Bomb Squad Clears 'Suspicious' Package at Hospital
Officials have determined the 'suspicious' package found at the Kasych Family Pavilion at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest is 'non-threatening,' the hospital says.

Monday is Last Day to Register to Vote in Primary
If you want to vote in the 2013 primary election, Monday is the last day to register

Pa. Attorney General Kathleen Kane says narcotics agents have shut down a drug ring that distributed crystal meth from Mexico throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Join Lower Milford in Welcoming Spring
Lower Milford Township will combine its annual Clean-up Day with its first-ever 'Spring Fling' on April 27 at the Township Building.

Toomey Gun Control Amendment Fails in Senate
The Senate rejected Pat Toomey's attempt to expand background checks via a controversial gun control amendment voted on Wednesday afternoon.

New Homes For Sale in Upper Saucon Area This Week
Find homes for sale in Upper Saucon area on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

Alex's Lemonade Stand Keeps Child's Dream Alive
Alex Scott's mission to help other pediatric cancer patients continues through the Wynnewood-based Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Lisa Sikes, a visiting nurses aide, has been charged with stealing money from a patient's home.

'Saturday Night Live' Spoofs Toomey Gun Control Bill
Lehigh Valley's U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey is in the national spotlight as debate over gun control continues.

Boston Marathon Blasts: Daughter Was at Finish Line
Southern Lehigh Board Secretary Diana Millman tracked down her daughter after seeing her Boston Marathon finish line photos on Instagram.

$4.4M Rehab Center Opens in Lehigh County
The opening of the Lehigh County Center for Recovery means that county residents can seek treatment close to home for drug and alcohol addiction.

Upper Saucon Township Leases Six Acres for $300
Land deal between local farmer and Upper Saucon Township has become a customary agreement.

Bomb Squad Detonates LVH 'Suspicious' Package
Authorities find 'suspicious' package posed no threat, Salisbury police said.

Handguns Stolen from Lower Milford Home
State police at Fogelsville are investigating a burglary in the 2500 block of Limeport Pike.

Sandy Hook Puts Kids' Thumbprint Painting on Display
Cetronia Elementary School in the Parkland School District creates a peace painting with thumbprints of students and staff as 'healing' gift to Sandy Hook Elementary School.