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WATCH: Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker Spotted Strolling Philly, PA
Celebrity couple Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker were spotted having a day date strolling the City of Brotherly Love...Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Not long after Kardashian gave birth to their first child together, Rocky, Kourtney met Travis on the road in Australia as he tours the world with Blink-182. That tour brings...
Palmyra council OKs Penn State Health for ambulance service after tense meeting
After a tense discussion July23, a majority of Palmyra Borough Council members voted to keep Penn State Health Life Lion EMS services for the borough. In a 4-2 vote, with one abstention, council members authorized a 10-year ground ambulance service provider agreement. Over the last two months, officials have been considering continuing ambulance...
Amish Outlaws get crowd up and moving at Lebanon Area Fair
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Kim Mulkey, Hailey Van Lith Get Roasted After Costly Caitlin Clark Mistake Resurfaces
Nobody can deny that LSU women's basketball head coach Kim Mulkey has cemented herself as an all-time great. Not only had Mulkey won four NCAA national championships (three at Baylor and one at LSU), but her whopping career 723-118 record as a head coach was enough to induct her into the Naismith ...
New Britain backyard fireworks display leads to criminal charges, $14k damages: Police
A 47-year-old New Britain woman is facing charges after police say a Fourth of July backyard fireworks display caused more than $14,000 in damage to her neighbor’s property. On July 4, Central Bucks Regional Police responded to two fireworks complaints from a homeowner in the 70 block of Sioux Road.
Parkland vs. Lincoln High School (Brooklyn, NY) – A-Town Throwdown boys basketball tournament | PHOTOS
Parkland High School plays against Lincoln High School from Brooklyn, New York during the A-Town Throwdown boys basketball tournament Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Cedar Beach in Allentown.
Youth Theatre Shines with "Singin' in the Rain" at Phillipsburg High School
Phillipsburg, NJ – This weekend, the Phillipsburg Area Summer Youth Theatre (PASYT) held performances of "Singin' in the Rain." The performances were held on July 25, 26, and finish this evening’s performance at 7 PM, with a special matinee on July 28 at 2 PM at Phillipsburg High School. Formed in 1996 by Father Len Rusay, a priest at Saint Philip and St. James Church, and Kathy Hartman, a vocal music teacher at Phillipsburg High School, PASYT has been dedicated to bringing performing arts opportunities to young people in the Phillipsburg area during the summer months. Catering...
Kids play chess, learn to encourage community through summer program
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Pas Simpson believes every child should learn to play chess. It’s a game that prepares them for life, he said. “It teaches them to think two and three steps ahead,” Simpson said. “Life doesn’t happen at one step. Life happens in multiple steps.”
Seven most expensive homes sold in Washington Township, July 15-21
A house in Blackwood that sold for $415,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Washington Township in the past week. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $324,414, or $243 per square foot.
History's Headlines: Death rides the rails
Christmas 1901, the first of the new 20th century, promised to be a special one in Allentown. The air had been cold and the snow plentiful. Horse drawn sleighs were everywhere. Folks who had been over to South Bethlehem were still talking about getting a glimpse of the troika sleigh from Russia that Bethlehem Iron Company bigwig Robert Sayre had brought back from his recent business trip there. The local churches promised special services and the Morning Call was noting that the number of pageants were the best that had been seen in years.
Phillipsburg High Cheerleading Clinic Day 3: Crazy Day Fun!
Phillipsburg, July 27, 2024 – Day 3 of the Phillipsburg High School cheerleading clinic brought a whirlwind of fun and creativity as participants celebrated "Crazy Day." The event, known for its unique and spirited theme, saw cheerleaders donning wacky outfits, colorful accessories, and showcasing their wildest routines. Crazy Day is a much-anticipated tradition at the clinic, encouraging cheerleaders to express their individuality and creativity. From mismatched socks to outrageous hairstyles, the gymnasium was filled with vibrant displays of personal flair that our photographer, Candid Captures by Kristina was there to capture.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Allentown School Board accepts resignation, leaving vacant seat up for grabs in August
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown School Board on Thursday approved the resignation of former school Director Daysell Ramirez. The open seat created by her resignation will be filled next month. The board approved the resignation in a 6-0 vote. Board President Andrene Brown-Nowell and Vice President Audrey Mathison, as well...
Governor Josh Shapiro celebrates pharmacy reform in Hollidaysburg
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Josh Shapiro put pen to paper during a ceremonial signing for a bill to help local pharmacies. The new law, known as House Bill 1993, limits the profits that Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBM’s for short, can receive being the middleman between local stores and drug manufacturers. Some of the […]
Allentown, facing financial troubles, will ask voters to OK deed transfer tax hike
Allentown, facing financial troubles in next year’s budget, will ask voters to allow an increase in the city’s deed transfer tax to help bolster revenue. The proposal comes as early 2025 financial projections indicate a budget deficit of up to $6 million, finance director Bina Patel said, because the city’s existing revenue sources cannot cover increasing expenses like contractual raises for ...
Investigation underway after man shot, killed in Wilmington, Del., police say
A man was killed after being shot in Delaware on Friday evening, according to the Wilmington Police Department. The 35-year-old man was found by officers who were responding to a shooting that happened just after 7:30 p.m on the 500 block of South Van Buren Street, police said. Officers took...
New Hampshire scores 7 unanswered runs to hand the Fightins a 2nd straight loss
MANCHESTER, NH - Reading dropped its second straight to New Hampshire on Friday night 7-3. A 4-run eighth inning gave the Fisher Cats the win over the Fightins. The Fightin Phils would jump out to an early lead in the second inning. Josh Breaux and Trevor Schwecke would launch back-to-back home runs for the 2-0 lead.
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