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Fall in Love with the Coming Equestrian Season
What’s not to love about autumn in the Brandywine Valley? Fall foliage, cooler temps and, of course, a variety of equestrian events to put on your calendar. For generations, equine enthusiasts and casual fans alike have gathered to watch horses run, jump and strut their stuff — all with the scenic local countryside as a backdrop.
Golf Course Sales Reflect a Growing Market at Various Stages
Hershey’s Mill Golf Club in Chester County, Pa., has been listed for $9.9 million, while the Candlewood Valley Country Club in New Milford, Conn., sold for $2.5 million. These transactions are part of a broader trend of increasing investor interest in golf properties, fueled by the post-pandemic resurgence of the sport and rising membership demand.
Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Susquehanna River to close for 3 years to be rebuilt
Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Susquehanna River will close to traffic for about three years during an extensive rehabilitation project to save the historic structure, according to the state Department of Transportation. Elected and municipal officials in York and Lancaster counties were recently informed about the planned long-term closure of the bridge, which...
Montgomery County Visitors React to New Ocean City Rules for Teens
Following a Memorial Day weekend of chaos, Ocean City officials have decided to implement new rules aimed at reining in rowdy teens, and some Montgomery County visitors think they are being too strict, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Ocean City leaders described a wild and raucous weekend...
Calls rise to cancel Brazil NFL game
The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers face off in São Paulo, Brazil next Friday in what may be the NFL’s first game in more than a decade with no tweeting from the press box or stands. That’s because Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes has blocked all of X/Twitter across that country. He Read more... The post Brazil X/Twitter ban ahead of Eagles-Packers sparks wild discussion, including calls for NFL to cancel game appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Human remains found at site of historic mansion slated for warehouse development
LIMERICK — Human remains have been uncovered at the site of the historic Hood mansion where developers have plans to erect a giant warehouse facility. A team of specialists brought in by the Eastern Pennsylvania Preservation Society discovered what they believe to be the remains of members of the Hood family, which owned the property for several generations.
Volleyball Begins Season in California
The Muhlenberg volleyball team opened the 2024 season with three matches at the Pacific Coast Classic in California. Despite dropping all three matches, the Mules played some close sets. In the first match against Pomona-Pitzer, Muhlenberg came out on fire, jumping out to a 7-3 lead. The Mules led 19-16...
Catty football rides Reilly's arm, legs to win over Wilson
Aiden Reilly’s sophomore season with the Catasauqua football team hasn’t unfolded like he envisioned a few months ago. But that’s a good thing for the 5-foot-8, 150-pounder and the Rough Riders, who improved to 2-0 with Reilly at quarterback after a 34-14 Colonial/Schuylkill White Division victory over host Wilson on Saturday afternoon at Smith Field.
Lehigh Completes First 18 Holes At Fall-Opening Alex Lagowitz Memorial
HAMILTON, N.Y. – Saturday morning rains have shortened the fall-opening Alex Lagowitz Memorial to a 36-hole event. The Lehigh men's golf team shot 302 in Saturday's opening round at Seven Oaks Golf Club, with the Mountain Hawks sitting in 11th place out of 15 teams in the field. Junior...
'Stomachs of steel:' Allentown Fair hosts Scrapple-eating contest, no forks needed
ALLENTOWN, PA. — In a matter of minutes, Josh Kraty used his hands to stuff close to three pounds of scrapple into his mouth. Months of stomach expansion training led up to that victorious moment. Two seats down, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk stuck a fork in the meat and...
Allentown Police respond to another shooting in downtown area
Allentown Police on Saturday afternoon were called to another shooting in the downtown area. It comes on the heels of last Sunday's mass shooting in center city and shortly after a peace walk was held nearby. This afternoon's shooting happened on the 100 block of South Hall Street, near 8th...
Easton, Wilson run to championships at Northampton cross country invitational
Easton and Wilson girls each claimed championships at Saturday’s Northampton Invitational cross country race at East Allen Park. Easton’s girls used their depth to win the team title in the Class 3A race. The Red Rovers put five runners in the top 20 to score 62 points to runner-up Downingtown West’s 66. Emmaus was third at 93.
Saying goodbye to summer: Find out where to eat, drink and be entertained this Labor Day weekend
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — It went too fast. It was too hot. It rained too much. Yes, it's true, the unofficial end of summer is here. If you have any part of the long weekend open, and you aren't at the beach or lake, there are more than a few chances for all ages to eat, drink and relax at a variety of food and beverage-inspired activities throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Man arrested for shooting that injured 6 people at Allentown festival
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- A second suspect involved in a shooting on Sunday that injured 6 people near Allentown's annual Dominican festival was taken into custody, the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office announced Friday. District Attorney Gavin Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca identified the second suspect as Miguel Angel Ovalles Ubri of Allentown. Ovalles Ubri, 28, was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person, according to a news release from the DA's Office. Ovalles Ubri's arrest comes days after the first suspect, Yunior Peralta-Quintana, 21, was taken into custody Sunday. According to Holihan, Peralta-Quintana, who...
Catasauqua football overcomes miscues, beats Wilson
Jordan Bradshaw fumbled the ball early in the fourth quarter as Catasauqua was driving toward a game-clinching touchdown Saturday afternoon at Wilson. It was the senior’s second fumble in as many weeks. “As a senior,” he said, “you can’t keep letting your team down.” Catasauqua’s coaching staff didn’t stay down on Bradshaw, though. After the Rough Riders’ defense stopped the Warriors on fourth ...
The BSR September 2024 repertory movie roundup
Summer’s over, but the fall repertory cinema season is just beginning. September has a packed lineup at the region’s repertory theaters, including a ‘70s comedy classic, the start of a series of world cinema seminars, and a series of L.A. shaggy dog adventures. The highlights. Sunday, September...
Easton receives $100,000 grant for public art projects
EASTON, Pa. — Easton has secured a multiyear $100,000 grant to fund public arts projects and activities in the city over the next four years. The funds, from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, are intended to go toward “reinforcing the city’s standing as a hub for creativity, culture, and community-driven revitalization,” the Greater Easton Development Partnership said.
Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
Kenzie Padilla, an all-American swimmer headed to Harvard, observed many discrepancies between girls' and boys' sports at her Phoenixville school. A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Nazareth football's Wimberly slams door shut on Whitehall with INT in end zone
The Whitehall High School football team was trying to gain momentum and muster a comeback against Nazareth on Friday night. But Blue Eagles junior cornerback Marquez Wimberly made sure no kind of rally by the Zephyrs was in the making as he came up with an interception in the end zone to slam the door on a Whitehall drive late in the third quarter.
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