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Allentown Police Probe Shooting During Dominican Festival, Mayor Reassures Public Safety
Local authorities in Allentown, Pennsylvania are examining the circumstances of a shooting incident that erupted during the communal festivities of the Dominican Festival on Sunday night. As per the city's Mayor Matthew Tuerk's announcement, the confrontation unfolded along the 100 block of North 7th Street amidst a gathering meant to celebrate cultural pride and heritage, as per CBS News Philadelphia.
'Exploring, excitement and fun': Kids, parents, and staff excited for start of school in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - It's the first day of school! Students at Union Terrace Elementary in Allentown started their school year with a bang-covered in confetti and streamers. Dr. Carol Birks, Superintendent with Allentown School District, said "We're really getting our learning communities prepared and the excitement." It was the first...
Discover Handmade Tiles and History at Doylestown’s Moravian Pottery
The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works Museum continues to preserve Bucks County's rich artistic history while inspiring future generations. The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works Museum in Doylestown, continues to preserve Bucks County’s rich artistic history while inspiring future generations, writes Nikki DiMentri for CBS News Philadelphia. Founded by...
Football preview: Big Central Conference American Silver Division
Phillipsburg The task of leading Phillipsburg’s football legacy has been inherited by the considerable talents of playmakers like senior quarterback Jett Genovese and receiver Matt Scerbo, both three-year starters, leading a returning group of seasoned players. ...
Readington Police: Readington Barn Fire Caused by Vehicle Inside
READINGTON, NJ - A fire that gutted a barn on Pine Bank Road in Readington was caused by a vehicle inside, according to Readington Township Police Lt. Steven Rindock. Rindock said the fire began around 5:50 p.m. Aug. 22, and began with a vehicle that was contained within the building.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "The vehicle was being worked on in that shop and was currently disabled," he said. "We're unsure specifically how." Rindock said that the person who reported the fire said the vehicle caught fire first and then spread from that point...
Here’s the latest timing and traffic-flow plan for $77M Bethlehem bridge project
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation expects to contract in July 2025 for the rehabilitation and expansion of Bethlehem’s Hill-to-Hill Bridge, with construction commencing in 2026 and ending in 2029. PennDOT provided an update on the estimated $77.4 million project during a meeting last Wednesday of the Lehigh Valley Transportation...
New Brewery Combines Farming and Brewing in Hopewell Township
John Hart, a lifelong resident of Hopewell Township, is bringing something new to the community this fall with the opening of Needle Creek Farm Brewery on Titus Mill Road. The brewery, sited in Hart’s historic barn at John Hart Farms, will offer residents a chance to experience farming and brewing in one place.
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles to Host its 58th Annual Duryea Day
The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles is pleased to announce that it will host the 58th annual Duryea Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boyertown Community Park, 419 S. Madison St., Boyertown. Each year, the Museum, in partnership with the Pottstown Region A.A.C.A.,...
Ongoing Rehabilitation of New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Nears Completion
The New Hope-Lambertville Toll Bridge introduced a third toll payment option Wednesday, Jan. 17, allowing drivers to pay by plate. The bridge between New Hope and Lambertville is currently in the midst of construction, reports Hank Flynn for Good Day Uncut at FOX 29 Philadelphia. “We’re in the next to...
Criminal complaint accuses Allentown man of firing multiple shots at group of people, 8 injured
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Court paperwork is revealing more details about a shooting in downtown Allentown involving multiple people. A criminal complain alleges that Yunior Peralta-Quintana, 21, of Allentown, fired shots at a group of people. Police were called to the shooting just after 6:45 p.m. Sunday to a parking lot...
Lansdale Historical Society: Ollie Bauer marched to the beat of a different drummer
Every town has a few residents who might be known as “characters,” people who, for a variety of reasons, eschew conformity and follow a different drummer. In Lansdale, one of those people was Ollie Bauer. Oliver Jacob Bauer, Jr. (1911-1983) was born in Pennsburg. His family moved to...
Warminster Line trains to be replaced by shuttle buses Sept 7 – Nov 3
SEPTA announced that bus service will replace train service from Saturday, September 7 through Sunday, November 3 due to scheduled work on the Warminster Line. On weekends, bus substitution will occur between the Warminster and Glenside stations. On weekdays, bus substitution occurs midday only (8:45am to 2:45pm) between Warminster and Roslyn stations.
Allentown board makes rare appearance, denies noise-complaint appeal
ALLENTOWN, Pa — An Allentown renter is facing eviction after a city board, one not often seen, shot down her appeal Thursday. Four members of the city's Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals met Thursday evening to hear a request from a renter in the 700 block of West Turner Street.
Vote for Monroe County's first Athletes of the Week for 2024-25
Athlete of the Week is back for the 2024-25 school year! We've picked some of the best performances from the first few weeks of the fall sports season, and now it's your turn to vote for the best performances. The polls are open until 5 p.m. Wednesday. ...
Phillipsburg High Welcomes Senior Class of 440, Districtwide Enrollment Reaches 4,200 Students
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg School District opened its doors on August 26, 2024, to welcome 4,200 students for the start of the 2024-2025 school year. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The first day of school is a significant milestone for students and parents alike, marking the beginning of a new academic journey. This year, some students are embarking on their first day of preschool, while 440 students are celebrating their first day of senior year, according to Superintendent Dr. Greg Troxell. In a message to the community, Troxell emphasized on Facebook the district's...
Pet owner nightmare: Dog sitter shoots, kills couple's beloved pitbull, police say
A couple in New Jersey is living a pet owner's worst nightmare after their dog sitter shot and killed their beloved pitbull, police said.The couple, Lindsey Scalera and Andrew Beifus, dropped Remi off with a dog sitter in Readington Township before heading for vacation at the Jersey Shore earlier this monthThe vacation was interrupted by two calls from the sitter, the first claiming that Remi was being aggressive with another dog. The second call shook the couple to their core: The dog sitter, Craig Cooke. called to say he had shot and killed the dog, claiming Remi had attacked his...
Forest & Main Brewing Company Takes ‘Locally Sourced’ to Heart
Forest & Main Brewing Company in Ambler not only crafts local beer, but also gets most of its material from local sources. Pennsylvania is home to a lot of great beer, but many of these breweries source their grains and other materials from out of state. Emily Kovach of PA Eats compiled a list of all the great beer made in PA from grain to glass. Ambler’s own Forest & Main Brewing Company made the list.
Allentown Art Museum parting ways with 16th century painting once owned by family that fled Nazis
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Allentown Art Museum will part ways with a 16th century painting after learning it once belonged to a German-Jewish family who fled the Nazis before World War ll. The wartime lost portrait, by German artist Lucas Cranach the Elder and his workshop, and entitled "Portrait...
Step Inside the $5.99M ‘Gatsby Barn’ in New Hope: A 1920s-Inspired Luxury Estate
A luxurious property in New Hope, once home to famed musician Leon Redbone, is now on the market for $5,995,000. A luxurious property in New Hope, once home to famed musician Leon Redbone, is now on the market for $5,995,000, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Located at 2169...
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