Julian Abraham
ReporterI’m a general assignment reporter for LehighValleyNews.com, but have a special interest in all things quirky, crime, or meaningful. I joined Lehigh Valley Public Media in 2022 after completing a master’s degree at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Before that, I reported for CTV News Atlantic in Canada and spent some time in commercial radio. I also hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of King’s College, and a bachelor’s in criminology from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. I love my job, but when I’m not at work I enjoy fitness, humor, meditation and playing drums. Contact me at JulianA@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8185.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered Pennsylvania flags on all Commonwealth facilities, buildings, and grounds be lowered to half-staff to honor the victims of the RM Palmer Company factory explosion. -
West Reading's police chief announced two additional fatalities on Sunday evening, ending the search for two missing individuals. The search and rescue operation followed a chocolate factory explosion Friday night.
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Three people died and four remain missing in the explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. chocolate-making plant in West Reading. The grim announcement Saturday night came after a day of hope spurred by a victim found alive in the wreckage early in the day.
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The alleged scheme netted over $70,000.
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The media company publishes Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Popular Mechanics, and other big-name magazines. Staff cites unfair wages and stressful conditions.
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One advocate at Wednesday night's Easton City Council meeting compared the practice to a "partial amputation," similar to a human's fingers being cut off at the knuckles.
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As of now, you technically can be imprisoned for not paying a parking ticket in Allentown — but 'not on my watch,' says board chair Ted Zeller.
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The daughter of the current owner, who has worked there for more than 20 years, reflects on seeing her community grow up.
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The township's board of comissioners quickly moved to pass their permits on Monday.
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Mayor Mayor Michael Harakal Jr. was accused of sexual harassment in 2021. As part of the ensuing settlement, the township's government now has a new sexual harassment policy.
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Authorities say an employee at the Giant supermarket at 7150 Hamilton Boulevard in Lower Macungie Township put sewing needles into grocery items. The juvenile worker has been identified and charges are pending.
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Larnelle Damon donates, mentors, and says he gives the best haircuts in town. He was honored with an award from AT&T.
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The park will feature zip lines, climbing and a bar. Founders say they hope it will make the Lehigh Valley a bigger tourist destination.
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The 1982 hit includes the lyrics, “Well, we’re livin’ here in Allentown/And they’re closin’ all the factories down” – marking the city a symbol of the American rust belt. Some people who live in Allentown say it's not fair and not true.
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The Free Migration Project says it's in 'productive conversations' with LVHN to prevent woman's "medical deportation."
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The specialty flight company MedEscort says it has "repatriated" over 6,000 patients to more than 100 countries. Critics say they're profiting from "medical deportations." The company challenges the phrase, and denies pressuring the family.
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Patient advocates protested Wednesday outside Lehigh Valley Health Network's Cedar Crest Campus.
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Candidates filed petitions ahead of Tuesday's deadline to appear on primary ballots in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
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New Jersey-based 'Manhattan Building Company' presented the project in Allentown City Hall tonight. It's called Riverview Lofts II.
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The art show is hosted by Lehigh University Art Galleries and features pieces of Buddhist art from thousands of years ago.
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The American Civil Liberties Union sent an open letter to the Saucon Valley Middle School.
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Marc Muffley was arrested at his home in Lansford, Carbon County, on Monday night. A hearing is set for Thursday afternoon in federal court in Allentown on charges that include possessing an explosive device at an airport.
