Sara Madonna

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BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- It's a ribbon-cutting that's been years in the making. Bethlehem City officials and Pa. state Rep. Steve Samuelson were all on hand Thursday to celebrate the renovations made to Saucon Park. "Hurricane Ada in the fall of 2021 caused a lot of flooding, which caused a lot of damage here at Saucon Park," said Samuelson. So much damage that nearly half the park was closed off. "The pavilions behind us were unusable," said City of Bethlehem Recreation Director, Jody Evans.

2 weeks ago | wfmz.com | Sara Madonna

April is Autism Awareness Month and Abilities of Northwest Jersey want more people to know about their services, especially local businesses. Peter Stecher has been working at Abilities of Northwest Jersey for the past six years. He's meticulous as he works on packaging, taking pride in his work. "My family is so proud of me when I come to the Abilities to work for this company," he said. Ashley Lommatzsch has been dedicated to working there for the past 16 years.

2 weeks ago | wfmz.com | Sara Madonna

Sex trafficking stories like the one out of Bucks County on Tuesday, where three men were charged with sexually abusing and trafficking a 13-year-old child, are alarming and, sadly, all too common. Social media has become an easy way for predators to find unsuspecting kids. But, there are things parents can do. Authorities said the mastermind Zachary McCauley contacted his 13-year-old victim, pretending to be a 17-year-old boy and later trafficking the child to other men online.

2 weeks ago | wfmz.com | Sara Madonna

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - On Saturday, The Mercy School in Allentown hosted the Solo Expression's High School Remix dance recital. The music was blasting as dancers dazzled the audience, taking them on a high school remix. "I took the families back to high school," said Anthony "Solo" Harris, Owner of Solo Expression's Studio. The recital had a little bit of something for everyone. The creativity is guided by the students. "A lot of our individuals they have different lifestyle situations," said Harris.

2 weeks ago | wfmz.com | Sara Madonna

PEN ARGYL, Pa. - April is National Donate Life Month. 69 News has partnered with the Gift of Life organization to share local stories on the gift of organ donation. Zac Chunko of Pen Argyl lived life on a grand scale. "Zac was a very unique individual," said his mother, Beth Miller. "He was always very creative, very questioning of everything. He always tried to find a better way to do things."Miller laid her son to rest just 6 months ago. She remembers Zac's love of music.