Rob Manch

The Delaware River Basin Commission just published a 3-year study showing PFAS pollution “is persistent and pretty much everywhere” according to Executive Director Kristen Kavanagh: www.wfmz.com/news/area/pe...

After my previous story on 2 lawsuits filed against the Borough of Macungie by its own employees, now a 3rd lawsuit has been filed by former Borough Manager John Brown in Federal court: www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...

It’s been 4 years since a house explosion in Pottstown killed 4 children and their grandmother, but the ATF says the investigation into what happened is still ongoing. I talked with Pottstown’s Mayor, and with a man who was there that day. Catch my story on @wfmz.com at 6

Shenandoah Borough could be getting $2 million in this year’s federal appropriations bill to demolish blighted properties. I talked with the Borough, and a business owner here in town about how important that could be. Catch my story on @wfmz.com at 6 o’clock

Allentown and Salisbury police are cracking down on some “sus” roads where people are driving close to double the speed limit. Homeowner Danielle Tate says she’s thankful for the enforcement! www.wfmz.com/news/area/le...

The City of Allentown is giving people in a homeless encampment along the Little Lehigh Creek 10 days to pick up and leave. One City Council woman argues that’s not enough time. I’ll have the full story coming up on @wfmz.com at 4 & 5

For the 1st time, ICE agents are patrolling the halls at Philadelphia International Airport today. The Trump administration says it’s to help TSA during the DHS funding freeze, but DA Larry Krasner thinks it’s a step toward authoritarianism. Catch my story on @wfmz.com at 6

I documented my journey through the TSA line at George Bush Airport in Houston this morning. The line stretched through the arrivals terminal and down through baggage claim. If you’re flying at a major airport during this DHS shutdown, come early! I’m lucky I made my flight

This is what it looked like when two Bucks County teenagers chucked homemade explosives into a crowded protest in New York City on Saturday. Incredibly, they didn’t explode, and now the suspects are facing potential life in prison: www.wfmz.com/news/area/so...

For the second day in a row, thousands of people in Shenandoah Borough have no water. Several companies have teamed up to deliver free bottled water at locations around town. Catch my live report with the latest on @wfmz.com at 6

The entire Borough of Shenandoah, home for close to 5,000 people, has no water right now. There is apparently a leak in one of the main pipes that delivers water to the Borough. We’ll have the full story coming up tonight on @wfmz.com at 4 & 6 o’clock

Schuylkill County Commissioners agave a lot of questions after learning a 7,500 bed ICE detention center is coming to the County. You’ll hear from them in my full story tonight on @wfmz.com at 6

More than a week after the snowstorm we got, police in North Catasauqua were out ticketing people today who still hadn’t dug out their cars. I talked to one person who waited to the last minute. Catch my story on @wfmz.com at 4 & 5!

An apartment building in East Greenville is almost entirely without heat tonight with temperatures in the teens. People are heating their homes with space heaters. I’ll have the full story coming up on @wfmz.com at 6

We got so much snow today in Allentown, people were skiing down 22nd and Turner streets! You’ll hear from them, and how other people dealt with the storm in my full story on @wfmz.com at 10

Allentown’s giant hockey puck is getting ready to be dropped on New Year’s Eve! I’m giving you a behind the scenes look at how it was made in my live report on @wfmz.com at 5

This is the full video on my question and answer with Vice President J.D. Vance. It’s unusual for national public figures to take questions from local reporters like this, it was very much appreciated!

Today the Allentown Salvation Army is distributing all the coats we collected in our WFMZ Coat Drive. Catch the full story tonight on @wfmz.com at 4 & 5 o’clock

We just learned the snow we got today was enough for Camelback Resort to announce they’ll be the first ski resort in PA to open for the season! Catch my live report on @wfmz.com at 5

I’m covering a hit and run crash in Lower Macungie Township that sent a 13-year-old boy to the hospital today. This video was captured by a homeowner’s security camera (edited so you don’t see the moment the crash happened). I’ll have the full story on @wfmz.com at 5 & 6 tonight

With 75% of precincts reporting, Democrat Tara Zrinski is holding almost a 25 point lead over her opponent and appears to have won the race for Northampton County Executive

Two years and thousands of hours of volunteer work have resulted in a near-perfect replica of the original Marine One helicopter. I was there for the dedication ceremony, attended by one of the original Marine One pilots. Catch the story on @wfmz.com at 6

I’m at Wildwood Beach today covering the flooding from the nor’easter hitting the Jersey Shore. We talked to one woman who can’t even leave her house! Catch my live report on @wfmz.com at 4:30 and 6

People living in a tent encampment next to the Jordan Creek in Allentown have been given until Monday to clear out, but there are still dozens of the here. Hear from someone who lives here coming up in my full story on @wfmz.com at 5

The Lehigh County Coroner and Allentown’s Mayor and Police Chief are putting out a reminder to drive safe ahead of the Labor Day weekend. You’ll hear them talk about their goal to get traffic deaths down to zero by 2030 in my story on @wfmz.com at 5

A water main break in Phillipsburg closed schools on what was supposed to be the first day of classes. Crews with Aqua New Jersey are still on scene working to fix the pipes. I’ll have the latest in a live report on @wfmz.com at 4:30 & 6

I’m reporting from Wildwood Beach today, which has been closed to swimming due to rip currents and waves generated by #hurricaneerin. Catch my story on @wfmz.com at 4:30 & 6 tonight

Filming for the new show #CrystalLake is happening today in Blairstown, NJ. I’ll have a live report on set coming up on @wfmz.com at 5

A lot of questions are still surrounding a deadly accident this morning in Northampton County that killed a pedestrian, and State Police are still looking for the driver responsible. I’ll have the latest details in a live report on @wfmz.com at 4 & 5

We’ve got an amazing #musikfest love story for you tonight. A musician and a festival volunteer are engaged! Catch the story on @wfmz.com at 6

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today it’s recalling millions of above ground pools because they pose a risk to small children. I’ll explain in my full story on @wfmz.com at 4:30 and 6 tonight

Day 2 of the Justin Mohn murder trial in Bucks County featured the most gruesome evidence yet. I’ll explain in my story coming up on @wfmz.com at 6

It’s Day 1 of a gruesome trial in Bucks County. Justin Mohn is accused of killing and beheading his own father, Michael Mohn, in January of last year. I’ll have the full details of what happened in court on @wfmz.com at 4:30 and 6

It’s hot out there! 🥵 And cities across the Lehigh Valley and beyond are trying to help people cool off. I’m taking a look at all the free programs available for families. I’ll have the story on @wfmz.com at 4:30 and 6

Former Allentown Police officer Jason Krasley had his preliminary hearing today. He and his wife apparently weren’t happy to see us there! He’s charged with stealing money after conducting a search warrant in a drug investigation. Full story on @wfmz.com at 4 & 5

Tariffs on imported aluminum and steel went up to 50% this week. That’s already causing the price of cans to go up. I talked with Weyerbacher Brewing in Easton about what that could mean for beer prices. Catch my story on @wfmz.com at 5

Grounds crews at Lincoln Financial Field in Philly are busy getting ready for the FIFA Club World Cup. The Linc will be hosting games starting on June 14th, and today I talked with the Vice President of Grounds about what it takes to get ready. Catch my full story on @wfmz.com at 5

Power prices in PA and NJ are about to go up by as much as 20% on June 1st. Protesters gathered outside PJM’s headquarters, calling for more investment in green energy they believe could bring down prices. Catch my story on @wfmz.com at 6

Over the course of the Memorial Day weekend, there were three deadly water incidents in Bucks, Northampton, and Monroe counties. Today, I’m talking with the water rescue team at Beltzville Lake, who increased their staff this year. Catch my story on @wfmz.com at 4:30 & 6 tonight

As people discuss former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis, I’m speaking with longtime @wfmz.com anchor Rob Vaughn about his prostate cancer diagnosis he received last year, and what treatment looks like. Catch the full story on 69 News at 5

A car crash in North Whitehall Township ended up causing a house to catch fire through a crazy series of unfortunate events. Catch my full live report in just a few minutes on @wfmz.com at 6

Activists rallied for a “Day of Action” at the State Capitol in Harrisburg today, trying to convince legislators to protect immigrant rights and raise the minimum wage. I’ll have the full story in a live report on @wfmz.com at 5

I'm covering a deadly crash in Schuylkill County that happened after a guy tried to flee a traffic stop over the weekend. I'll have the full details in a live report on @wfmz.com at 6

I spoke with the parents of 14-year-old Enci “Aubrey” Wu, who has been missing since January 10th. She was found early this morning in Jasper, GA. Her parents credit social media for spreading the awareness that led to finding her. Catch my stories on @wfmz.com at 4, 5, & 6 tonight

A man in Kentucky is charged with manipulating a 13-year-old girl in Bucks County. Through their conversations on Snapchat, he allegedly convinced her to create a dating profile on Grindr and meet up with men in Bucks County for sexual encounters. Full story live on @wfmz.com at 6

So I got a Lay’s potato chip bag out of the vending machine at work, and it was completely empty except for a few crumbs… how’s your day going?

The congregation at the Upper Milford Mennonite Church had to evacuate the building due to a major plumbing issue. A guy delivering heating oil accidentally put 140 gallons down the septic tank, causing it to overflow. I have the full story coming up on @wfmz.com at 5

For #AprilFoolDay Aman’s Artisan Indian Cuisine in Easton sent out a prank email “charging” customers a $4,125 catering fee. 4-1-25… get it? Well… not everyone did, some people just freaked out. Catch the full story on @wfmz.com at 5!

Phillies fans were out tailgating even before noon today for the home opener, and they’ve got high hopes for the season! Catch my story on @wfmz.com at 4, 5, & 6 tonight!

The Alburtis Tavern building is now closed and condemned. There’s no heat and no electricity, and the tenants living above the Tavern have to be out today. I’ll have the full story in a live report tonight on @wfmz.com at 5

In January, an Allentown City employee claimed someone placed a noose on her desk in an incident of racist hate. This morning, Allentown Police said they now believe she put the noose there herself, and they’re charging her with 2 misdemeanors. Catch my full story on @wfmz.com at 5

NJDOT says repairs on I-80 in Morris County, NJ will continue for at least 2 more months. That means traffic will keep backing up onto local roads and hurting small businesses. I talked with a restaurant owner who says she already laid off staff. Catch the story on @wfmz.com at 6

Today I spoke with IPVM, a company in Bethlehem Township that researches surveillance technology. They were directly sanctioned by the Chinese government, along with 14 other U.S. companies. Full story on @wfmz.com at 5

A plane crashed on a road in Lancaster County this afternoon with 5 people on board. No word yet on injuries or deaths. We’ll have the very latest on @wfmz.com at 6 & 10 tonight

We’re still working to learn exactly how many people died in a fire on S Courtland St. in East Stroudsburg today. Fire crews are still on scene putting out hot spots. I’ll have a live report on @wfmz.com at 4:30 & 6

A guy in Easton tells us he had some unwanted visitors try his door handle at his apartment yesterday. Easton Police are investigating, but we also learned property crimes in the city are up significantly over the past year. I'll have the story live on @wfmz.com at 5