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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Jason Hansell has extensive injuries after being stuck underground for eight hours after a trench collapsed at an Allentown construction site where he was working. His wife has started a GoFundMe page to help with costs. -
After leading the team that saved a man buried at a construction site, Allentown Technical Rescue Team Commander Jonathan Hammel reflects on the trench rescue.
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Brad Klein and Julian Abraham go behind the scenes on Abraham's recent story following the rescue of a worker trapped in an underground trench in Allentown.
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Two men working on a sewer line became trapped as a hole they dug collapsed. One was rescued immediately; the other was buried up to his chin as crews worked for hours into the night to free him.
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The grant was originally announced in September, but budget complications delayed the delivery of the money to New Bethany Ministries homeless shelter in Bethlehem.
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The sixty-two-year-old Democratic senator says he's fortunate to have good healthcare and he "can deal with this" while he prepares for surgery.
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Sen. Bob Casey's office has planned a news conference for Friday, highlighting "millions" for the Bethlehem shelter — without saying an exact dollar amount yet.
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Bryan Kohberger, the man with Lehigh Valley ties facing first-degree murder charges in the slayings of four University of Idaho students, did not fight extradition at a hearing Tuesday in Monroe County Court.
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Psychologist Georgia Bomgardner on how timeless breathing and observation techniques can help kids during a period that some are calling a mental health crisis.
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Pennsylvania State Police have arrested and charged a Glenside, Montgomery County, man with two second-degree felonies, other charges.
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A panel of young people, ranging from middle-school-aged to college, shared their thoughts on mental health and health care in a conference organized by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital. They all had one thing in common — direct experience.
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Amid accusations of sexual harassment, the former mayor is out — and four candidates are in the running.
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If you get a special card in the mail, it means your mailperson can pick up food donations from your home, and take it straight to the food bank.
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The final steel beam, signed by people in the community, was placed today, marking a milestone in its construction. It's set to officially open in 2024.
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The project promises to connect counties, offer a trail through nature and speed things up for emergency responders — using old railroads.
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At a gala held by The Literacy Center, three former graduates shared their progress and challenges.
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The developer, with strong ties to the Lehigh Valley, plans to turn the corner property into a restaurant — with at least one hot dog on the menu.
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The new building is billed as a "future-forward" model of sustainability, and generates most of the electricity it uses. At the unveilling, faculty and administration reflected on the college's legacy.
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The games at Liberty High were dedicated to a longtime supporter and announcer of the games, Rick Agretto, who celebrated his 40th anniversary Thursday.
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The incentive is worth up to $150. Lehigh County commissioners applauded the move, but warned that it won't single-handedly create more volunteer firefighters.
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Community leaders gathered to walk around — literally — and brainstorm ways to make things safer for those who don't drive. The effort will last into the fall and involves several communities in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
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In its first meeting since raising borough property taxes more than 100%, Catasauqua Borough Council faced the wrath of the public Monday.
