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2 women’s clothing brands open stores next to each other at central Pa. shopping center
A new women’s apparel store has opened at Tanger Outlets Lancaster. Loft opened this week in a 5,030-square-foot space at the shopping center in East Lampeter Township across from Eddie Bauer. Loft sells a range of women’s clothing from dresses to tops and bottoms to outerwear and accessories.
Family of late York Co. teen comes to his defense after controversial death
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — After the controversial death of a Red Lion teen, his parents are now speaking out. According to court documents, 18-year-old Tyler Moser was found dead in his 13-year-old girlfriend's home in May. Autopsy results showed that he died due to complications with bronchopneumonia and...
Former 76ers Player Does Not Mince Words About Ben Simmons
Ben Simmons might be the most hated player in the NBA today. The former first-overall pick does not have a lot of fans at this point in his career. The disappointing trajectory of his career and playoff blunders have garnered him a lot of hate. It's not just fans that don't like Simmons, though. ...
Jason Kelce’s outfits as a spectator at the Paris Olympics have made quite the impression
Jason Kelce isn’t competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but he still has all eyes on him. The retired NFL player traveled to the City of Light to support Team USA alongside his wife, Kylie Kelce. Jason Kelce and his wife have been photographed cheering for Team USA athletes at multiple events and social media users have noticed that the former Philadelphia Eagles player has been showing off his unique style with his outfits.
Lehigh Valley International Airport reports record travel in June
Lehigh Valley International Airport reported a record number of passengers for June. The airport in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, said 98,589 passengers passed through its gates during the month, a 17.1% increase from June 2023, which had 84,192. “There’s been a noticeable jump in activity within the facility as the summer vacation season is in full swing,” said Tom Stoudt, executive ...
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...
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: Southeast Pa. under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday
On Wednesday at 3:16 p.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Thursday 10 a.m. until Friday 8 p.m. for Upper Bucks as well as Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. "Heat index values up to 100 degrees expected," can be anticipated according to the...
Lehigh Valley athletes win big at Transplant Games of America
MARTINS CREEK, Pa. - As the Olympic games are underway in Paris, Lehigh Valley athletes of a different kind are showing off some new hardware. An Easton-area couple are among the seven athletes from Northampton and Lehigh counties who participated in the 2024 Transplant Games of America. The multi-sport event,...
The 4th annual Lemon Challenge raises money for childhood cancer research
Northwestern Mutual of Eastern Pennsylvania held its 4th annual Lemon Challenge to support families affected by childhood cancer. The all-day event aimed to raise money for Alex’s Lemonade Stand. The Lemon Challenge is an annual golf outing and cornhole tournament designed to bring supporters from across the country together to accelerate childhood cancer research. With […]
Mother laments Pennsylvania's school choice stalemate
(The Center Square) – Another year, another budget plan adopted in Pennsylvania. Despite a $3 billion increase in spending – including record investment in struggling school districts – some parents say they’re disappointed that "lifeline scholarships" were overlooked, again. “Lifeline helps inner city and urban children regardless of their race to get a better education,” Printess Garrett, a Harrisburg School District resident, told The Center Square. “They’ll be taking care...
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