WFMZ 69 News
WFMZ-TV 69 News is an independent television station serving the Lehigh Valley and Berks County regions. It offers comprehensive local news, weather, and community-focused programming. Owned by Maranatha Broadcasting Company, it is recognized for its commitment to regional coverage and public service.
Address: 300 E Rock Rd, Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: (610) 797-4530
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Dance Marathon Benefits Student’s Nonprofit; She Launched It Before Brain Cancer Took Her at Age 18
As a student at Villa Joseph Marie High School in Southampton, Maria Middleton was already losing her war against brain cancer. But her spirited concern…
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Bakery Owner in Hatboro: Last Several Months of Neverending Price Increases ‘Far Worse’ Than Pandemic
Suburban bakeries are seeing rising prices on nearly every item they need to operate, forcing them to pass on some of these extra costs to…
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First-Class Classroom Advocate: Palisades School District Leader Named Pa. Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Bridget O’Connell, Palisades School District administrator, is the 2022 Pa. Superintendent of the Year, as reported by WFMZ 69 News. Dr. O’Connell, who has…
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DaVinci Science Center, Allentown, Hosts a Halloween Exhibit That Is Scientifically Designed to Be Spooky
All pumpkins have a stem. But the ones currently on display at Allentown’s DaVinci Science Center also have STEM, as in an accent on Science,…
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Lawrence Schiller, Lensman for Iconic Marilyn Monroe Pix, Guides Digital Photographers from Newtown Home
Photographer Lawrence Schiller, now living in Newtown, has photographed some influential people in his day, including Paul Newman, Muhammad Ali, and Robert F. Kennedy. His…
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Arete Gallery, New Hope, Showcases Artists Who ‘Shed Light on the Human Story’
Arete Gallery in New Hope has a unique mission statement. Like other cultural centers of its kind, it seeks to highlight local artists and provide…
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South Perkasie Bridge, Already a Little Doddery in Her Old Age, Takes it on the Chin from Hurricane Ida
The Perkasie Historical Society and the Bucks County Covered Bridge Society were already concerned about the status of the South Perkasie Bridge. The structure —…
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Amtrak’s Proposed Reading-to-New York Line Would Run Through Nearby Montgomery County
As part of its Amtrak Connects US initiative, Amtrak has announced additional details about a planned line that would run from Reading to New York.…
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Swimply Marvelous! Local Homeowners Turn Their Splash into Cash by Renting Out In-Ground Pools
In the run-up to Labor Day, if you hoped to spend some time this summer poolside — without access to one — you’re in luck.…
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Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding Visits Bucks County to Dig into the Issue of Food Insecurity
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding rolled up his sleeves at a Buckingham Township farm to highlight a statewide initiative to address food insecurity. WFMZ 69…
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Doylestown USAF Colonel Gregory Marston (Ret.), Who Served in Afghanistan, Hopes Kabul Unrest ‘Doesn’t Get Really Bad’
Retired USAF Col. Gregory Marston is closely following the current international news from Afghanistan. With the embassy there evacuated, he fears erasure of the inroads…
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Nockamixon State Park Tragedy Leads Bucks County DA to Question Whether Permanent Change Is in Order
Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub (R) wonders if the conviction and sentencing of Kenneth Heller in the October 2020 accidental killing of parkgoer Jason…
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Solar Panels Pitched to Bucks County’s Panel of Commissioners
A ProtoGen, Inc., presentation to the Bucks County commissioners sought to make the case for solar energy. Jeff Ward covered the idea for WFMZ 68…
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Penn Foundation/St. Luke’s Merger Brings a Partner That ‘Shone a Light’ on Substance Abuse Efforts
Penn Foundation, the Sellersville-based behavioral health provider, merged with St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN), effective July 1. Its 25 treatment centers, which serve approximately…
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Kindness to Kestrels: Lehigh Valley Avian Advocate Helps Local Bird of Prey
The kestrel is akin to a falcon, sharing its feeding habits of swooping up small game. Kestrel populations are down locally, leading one advocate to help. Drew Anderson…
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Mucus to Hikers’ Ears: ‘Elephant Snot’ Helps With Bucks County Trail Maintenance
With pandemic recommendations to avoid closed-quarters settings, the past 18 months led to a regionwide increase in outdoor activities. Most of that enjoyment was benign. But some people…
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Warwick Township Teen to Rep the U.S. in Tokyo in One of the Newest Olympic Sports
Warwick Township native Payton Ridenour has fulfilled her longstanding dream of earning a place on Team USA for women’s BMX racing, writes Caitlin Rearden for…
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Jamison Elementary’s Autistic-Support Playground Honors Special Ed Teacher Taken by Cancer
The nonprofit organization Sauers Cares organized volunteers to construct an autistic-support playground at Jamison Elementary School. Designers laid out the space to reflect sensitivity toward students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),…
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