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Next Of Kin Sought For Pedestrian Killed By Car In Allentown: Coroner
Miguel Angel DeJesus was hit on the 100 block of West Liberty Street around 8:45 p.m., said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he died from blunt force injuries on Monday morning, July 29, according to authorities. DeJesus' death was ruled accidental...
Two new cases of West Nile Virus found in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two new cases of West Nile Virus have been found in Lackawanna County. Two mosquitoes tested positive for the virus in Moosic and Scranton. This is the fifth and sixth case of West Nile found in mosquitoes this year in Lackawanna County. Experts say to protect yourself from insects by wearing […]
South Bethlehem lunch spot shutters after rebrand attempt. Owners blame the economy.
A new name wasn’t enough to keep the doors open at a South Side Bethlehem lunch spot. HandHeldz, 518 E. Third St., shuttered for good on July 27. The owners originally ran The Hummus House, at 15th and Chew streets in Allentown for seven years. About two years ago they moved to a larger space in Bethlehem and changed the restaurant name.
Lewisburg’s ‘Scratching Post’ Part of Nine Lives Challenge
LEWISBURG – Get ready to move for a cause! The fifth annual Nine Miles for Nine Lives Fitness Challenge, hosted by Cherished Cats Rescue Alliance and The Scratching Post cat café in Lewisburg, is set for the entire month of August. Participants are invited to walk, run, or...
THE CHAMPS: Texas Rangers Bringing World Series Trophy Tour To East Texas
It Looks Like The Texas Rangers Won't Be Repeating As World Series Champs This Year But They Are Still Glowing From Winning It All Last Year. As of the writing of this article the Rangers are 3 games below .500 for the season with a few months left to turn it around and make another postseason run.
Allentown Announces New Equity and Inclusion Coordinator Kumari Ghafoor-Davis
July 30, 2024 – Mayor Matt Tuerk announced today that Kumari Ghafoor-Davis, MSW has joined the Mayor’s Office team to serve as the Equity and Inclusion Coordinator for the City of Allentown. Ghafoor-Davis brings 30 years of experience in human and social services, including 20 years specializing in...
The Chamber to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Alibi Bar & Lounge in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, PA – Tuesday, July 30, 2024 — The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Alibi Bar & Lounge on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The open house will run from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. sharp. Members of the media are invited to attend.
Rutgers wrestling set to hire former Bethlehem Catholic star to staff
Rutgers is set to hire a former NCAA All-American and an all-time great from the Lehigh Valley to be its next assistant coach. Mikey Labriola, who became a local fan favorite during his scholastic career at Bethlehem Catholic and the first five-time All-American in Nebraska history, will be tabbed to fill the coaching vacancy that was created by the departure of Associate Head Coach Donny Pritzlaff last month.
Gun Trafficking Group Operated In Pottstown, Boyertown: Prosecutors
The group, which operated out of its alleged members' homes and storage units in Pottstown and Boyertown, "specialized in the acquisition and distribution of illegal firearms," prosecutors said. The investigation began in February, when suspected member James Hiller showed up at Pottstown Hospital with a stab wound, according to authorities....
2 new events coming to Bethlehem Running Festival this year
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Two new events will be part of the Bethlehem Running Festival's lineup this year. The Aardvark Sports Shop 3.8-Mile Trail Run and the Kids Run will be part of this year's festival, which will take place from October 18-20, according to a news release from festival organizers.
Lehigh Valley under another heat advisory, with 'decent amounts of fuel' for storms
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Another wave of heat is forecast for the Lehigh Valley and a large swath of the region in the coming days. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect from 10 a.m. Thursday to 8 p.m. Friday for heat index values — a measure of how hot it feels, factoring in humidity — around 100 degrees.
Update: Heat advisory issued for part of Pennsylvania until Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 2:29 a.m. on Thursday valid from noon until Friday 8 p.m. for Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 103 degrees expected." "High temperatures and humidity may cause...
One police officer wrote over 2,000 traffic tickets in a year — most in the Lehigh Valley. Here's why
UPPER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — An officer recently honored for giving out the most traffic citations in the entire Lehigh Valley region in 2023 came from what might be a surprising place. Police Sgt. Dathan Schlegel doesn't work in one of the Valley's cities, or in a state police...
S&T Bank Welcomes Peter G. Gurt to the Board of Directors
S&T Bank has welcomed Peter Gurt to its board of directors, bringing 35+ years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement. S&T Bank has welcomed Peter Gurt to its board of directors. With over 35 years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement, Gurt brings a wealth of strategic competency to S&T’s board.
Harris takes 4-point lead in Pennsylvania; Casey up 5 on McCormick: poll
New Pennsylvania polling shows Democrats in the lead for both the presidential and Senate races in the state. According to a survey released Tuesday by Susquehanna Polling, Vice President Harris has a 4-point lead over former President Trump. Harris, who entered the race just more than a week ago after...
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