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Job Huts to pop-up all over Lehigh Valley for PA Careerlink® Awareness Days
LEHIGH VALLEY, PA. - Job seekers in Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton will have several convenient locations to discover their next career journey starting Monday. From August 26 through September 13, PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley will be hosting PA CareerLink® Awareness Days with Job Huts throughout the valley, and job services at their comprehensive PA CareerLink® Workforce Center located at 555 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109.
Vanessa Lynn Collections of Elkins Park: Custom candles, gift baskets, DIY classes and more
Atiya Wise, owner of Vanessa Lynn Collections (VLC) in Elkins Park, has turned a DIY candle-making hobby into a thriving business. Named in honor of Wise’s later mother, Vanessa, VLC first opened at 7900 High School Road in 2023 and offers greater Glenside a selection of gift items, including assorted knickknacks, holiday baskets, tasty treats, and plenty of stylish candles made by hand.
Parkland veteran receives his high school diploma, 63 years later
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — A Parkland High School graduate received his diploma this week — 63 years after he left school. The Parkland School Board on Tuesday gave Robert Seel, Class of 1961, his long-awaited diploma. Seel left Parkland High School in his senior year in January...
Retail Watch: New winery location to open in Northampton County
Roll out the barrel, and you’ll get a barrel of fun. That’s the promise from a Lehigh Valley winery regarding its new Easton location coming this fall, according to its Facebook page. “It’ll be a place for people to come and gather and relax, and really reconnect and bring the community together,” co-owner Julie Rockhill said. Stone Farm Cellars and Vineyard will open its second location, Stone Farm Cellar 46, at 46 Centre Square on Oct. 3.
School board member addresses social media posts about Kamala Harris
The following letter was sent by the Souderton Area School District to community members on Friday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2024, with a message stating that “Earlier this month, we shared a message with you regarding the actions of one of our school board members, Mr. Formica. Today, Mr. Formica has asked that we share with you a letter he has written in response.”
Vehicle strikes pole on Ogletown Road, seriously injuring one
One person was seriously injured early Sunday morning when a vehicle struck a pole in Newark. The crash happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Ogletown Road, approaching Marrows Road. The vehicle left the roadway and wrapped around a utility pole near the Fresh Delaware medical marijuana dispensary. The victim was trapped in the vehicle for nearly 30 minutes before being extricated by firefighters and rushed to Christiana Hospital. The utility pole was destroyed, and Delmarva Power crews were expected to be at the scene for several hours. The Newark Police Department is investigating the crash.
City of Harrisburg investigating reports of 'group of neo-Nazis carrying swastika flags'
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The City of Harrisburg says the mayor and police commissioner are aware of a masked group carrying flags with swastikas on them downtown, and it's being investigated. In a Facebook post made Saturday afternoon, the city denounced the group, saying in part:. The City of...
Mary Olivetti’s pair of goals help lift Mechanicsburg field hockey past nationally-ranked Palmyra
MECHANICSBURG – Sophomore Mary Olivetti excelled at every facet of the game for Mechanicsburg during Saturday’s field hockey season-opener at John Frederick Field. 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.
Week 1 football scores: Palmyra's running back duo runs all over Lebanon
Playmakers make plays, and that's what happened Friday night in Palmyra. To kickoff Pa. high school football season, Palmyra’s running backs led the way to a 40-8 win over Lebanon. Senior Justin Kaplan put up three touchdowns, including two on special teams — while junior rusher Braxtin Risser added two scores and led the...
Brady Maciejewski’s play in face of unspeakable tragedy unites rivals in Little Brown Jug game
NEWVILLE — It lasted for a brief moment. But it was more than enough. Taking the snap from 2 yards out during the second quarter at rival Big Spring, Shippensburg quarterback Brady Maciejewski tucked the ball and plunged forward into the end zone. If you purchase a product or...
Enjoy Free Concert in Dimmick Park Sunday
The Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce and the Borough of Hellertown will host the final installment of their 2024 Music in the Park series this Sunday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. at Morris J. Dimmick Park. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. The Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce and the...
Public memorial planned for Jesse Owens, Perkasie man, 21, who died after tree fall
A Perkasie-area man who was severely injured by a falling tree on Aug. 2 has died, according to his mom's Facebook page. Jesse Owens suffered traumatic brain injuries when a tree fell on him, a few days before his 21st birthday. He was put on life support at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, according to his mom, Kristin Moyer.
Sheetz to be built at site of pizzeria, wine shop in central Pa.
Sheetz is making plans for a convenience store in Mount Joy Township that would take a spot along Route 743 just over a half-mile south of Route 283. The new Sheetz would replace a building at 50 Veterans Drive that is the home of Pizzatown and Ferrarelli House of Wine, whose owners say they plan to relocate.
Central Bucks Football: A Roundup of Scores from the Season Openers
DOYLESTOWN, PA—In week No. 1 of high school football, two of the three Central Bucks teams won their games, with the defending champion CB South Titans crushing their opponent in a 35-0 blowout. Here’s a roundup of this week’s games and scores. The CB South Titans beat the Archbishop Wood Vikings 35-0 in the team’s season and home opener. The Titans, who won last year’s PIAA District One Class 6A championship for the first time in the school’s history, scored four times in the second quarter. Quarterback Owen Pinkerton threw touchdowns on both of his first two...
South Western Wins Rose Bowl Classic Game in Dominating Fashion
The South Western Mustangs toppled York Suburban 36-6 in the second game of the York Rose Bowl Kickoff Classic on Friday. They did it by controlling the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and with the help of RB Austin Rollman on offense and Logan Klinedinst on defense.
Chambersburg’s defense keys victory over Gettysburg, 24-27
GETTYSBURG — Admittedly, the Chambersburg defense was tired. It had already faced Gettysburg’s relentless offense for 33 plays in the second half and the Warriors had been piling up first downs right and left. But just when the Trojans needed it — with the game tied and the...
Sawyer Young scores four TDs, Javier Rosario runs for 130 yards, as Boiling Springs beats Littlestown
Boiling Springs’ Sawyer Young had one reception, three rushing attempts, and one kickoff return in Friday night’s opener against Littlestown. But boy did he make them count. After opening the game with a 90-yard kickoff return to the house, Young scored on his only reception - a 48-yard...
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