News across Greater Allentown

Mars reports 98% of 2025 cocoa volume met responsible sourcing program standards
Mars Inc. says its suppliers sourced an annual volume of deforestation- and conversion-free cocoa under the company’s Responsibly Sourced Cocoa Program equivalent to 98% of its total cocoa volume in …

Walmart CEO says company will not use AI, customer data to set personalized prices
Walmart President and CEO John Furner says the retailer will not use artificial intelligence, customers’ income, shopping history or other personal information to charge different prices to different shoppers. In …
Hackettstown HS football player among nominees for USA Football Heart of a Giant Award
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — Hackettstown High School kicker Dominick Esposito is among the Week 3 nominees for the 2026 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award, presented by Hospital …

St. Luke’s team helps teen athlete return to competition after heart rhythm diagnosis
A 17-year-old Pocono Mountain East High School athlete has returned to competition after doctors at St. Luke’s diagnosed and treated an abnormal heart rhythm that caused her to collapse during …

Congressman Kean introduces bill requiring human-controlled shutdown mechanism for advanced AI systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. introduced legislation Thursday that would require developers and operators of advanced artificial intelligence systems to include a technical capability allowing a human …

Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after investigation finds sexual harassment, ethics violations
NEW JERSEY — Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned Friday after an independent investigation found he violated state workplace and ethics policies, including a substantiated finding of sexual harassment and ethics …
Three synthetic kratom compounds to become illegal in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY — Three synthetic compounds related to kratom are now illegal to possess or sell in New Jersey as of Friday, Sept. 25, according to Attorney General Jennifer Davenport …
JCP&L prepares for nor’easter, plans to have up to 1,200 line workers on-site
NEW JERSEY — Jersey Central Power & Light is preparing for a developing nor’easter that could bring challenging conditions and power outages to New Jersey. JCP&L said forecasters, including FirstEnergy’s …
Mosquito treatments scheduled in several Warren County towns Sept. 29
WARREN COUNTY, N.J. — The Warren County Mosquito Control Commission is scheduled to conduct adult mosquito treatments in several municipalities on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Treatments are scheduled from 6:30 p.m. …
Allamuchy Township teacher honored as 2026-27 Warren County Teacher of the Year
WARREN COUNTY, N.J. — Melissa Arrambide, a second-grade teacher at Allamuchy Township School, was honored as the 2026-27 Warren County Teacher of the Year during the Warren County Board of …

Raritan Valley Community College to hold Fall Open House Oct. 17
BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — Raritan Valley Community College will host a Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 17, offering prospective students and their families an opportunity to learn …

National gas price climbs to $4.48 a gallon, AAA says
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline climbed nearly 5 cents over the past week to $4.48, reaching its highest level on record for this time of …