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'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...
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...
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.
Country music star Brad Paisley returns to the Great Allentown Fair (PHOTOS)
Three-time GRAMMY winner Brad Paisley made his third appearance at the Great Allentown Fair Friday night. Paisley has a number of hit songs including: “Remember Me,” “Whiskey Lullaby,” “Karate,” and “Shattered Glass,” to name a few. George Birge warmed up the crowd...
Developer breaks ground on 1 warehouse in Allentown, with 2 more on way in Alpha
Woodmont Industrial Partners and Brookfield Properties have dug their hands into the construction phase of another Greater Lehigh Valley warehouse— this time in Alpha Borough, just outside of Phillipsburg. The site will be LEED-certified and feature 118 dock doors with four drive-ins, 6,000 square feet of office space, 89...
1210 WPHT Veteran Spotlight September Honoree: Shaun Fishburn
Every first Wednesday of the month, 1210WPHT shines a spotlight on one outstanding local veteran, in partnership with Travis Manion Foundation, celebrating their remarkable commitment to community service and exceptional service in the military.
Freedom football snaps 5-game losing streak to Parkland, posts big Week 2 win
Week 2 victories don’t get much better than the Freedom High School football team’s triumph on Friday night. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
2 years later than expected, Palmer Kiwanis Youth Center is complete
It took longer than Dave Colver predicted, but the Palmer Kiwanis Youth Center is finally ready to open. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the center at 3052 Green Pond Road in Palmer Township. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Pennsylvania high school football scores for Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024
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'American Idol' runner up David Archuleta back with new music, new story for Allentown Fair
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Back in 2008, 16-year-old David Archuleta was the runner-up on the seventh season of "American Idol," and released his gold, chart-topping debut album with its teen-struggle-with-love hit single "Crush." It was Archuleta's last charting single. He later had moderate success with his sophomore album "The Other...
Starbucks kiosk closes, 4 tenants - including new eatery - coming soon at Lehigh Valley Mall
WHITEHALL, Pa. – The retail roster continues to change at the Lehigh Valley’s largest shopping center. The Lehigh Valley Mall, at MacArthur Road and Route 22 in Whitehall Township, is set to welcome four businesses – Game Box Arcade, Spice n Shake, MINISO and Golf Galaxy – in the coming months.
Retail Giant With Locations in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Planning Massive Layoffs and Store Closures
More layoffs and more stores closing. The latest store planning to announce closings and layoffs is a big one. It's one of the country's most popular retail clothing stores, and it has stores right here in New Jersey. Macy's plans to lay off over 2,000 employees and close five stores.
State’s Bold Investment Sparks Major Expansion: Discover How C&J Industries is Transforming Pennsylvania’s Economy
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is making a significant investment to bolster its economic landscape. The Commonwealth is injecting over $3 million into the expansion of C&J Industries, a leading plastics manufacturing company based in Meadville, Crawford County. Known for its diverse manufacturing capabilities across health care, technology, consumer, and transportation sectors, C&J Industries is set to use this investment as part of a larger $7 million expansion effort. This initiative will create at least 66 new full-time jobs and secure 262 existing positions within the company.
Alvernia and Muhlenberg Play to 0-0 Draw in Season Opener
Allentown, Pa (August 30, 2024) - Alvernia University (0-0-1) and Muhlenberg College (0-0-1) played to a 0-0 draw Friday night in a non-conference men's soccer matchup at Muhlenberg. Alvernia goalkeeper Evan Solley tallied a career night in goal with 12 saves, nine of which came in the final 15 minutes...
"We Fought Our Way Out": A Beautiful Journey with Kwesa the Artist and Angel Ojea | Inside the (610)
Mike Frassetto begins this episode by talking with Kwesa the Artist about the transitions in his life, including the shift from a dangerous life to a caring father and the shift to a new style in his music career. Kwesa shares where he is now in his creative journey, which has led him to two category wins at last year's Allentown Film Festival, documenting issues across the country, and his current docuseries project.
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