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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.,...
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...
Fogelsville Elementary unveils new playground with ribbon-cutting ceremony
FOGELSVILLE, Pa. -- Students in the Parkland Area School District went back to school Monday excited after their summer break. Parkland SD elementary students had a lot more to be excited about. A shiny new playground opened at Fogelsville Elementary School Monday morning. Around 500 students gathered in the school's...
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. ...
No. 17/18 Lafayette Leopards Launch 2024 Season vs. Buffalo Bulls
Lafayette's 143rd football season kicks off on Thursday against Buffalo, marking the earliest opener in team history. Coming off a strong 9-3 season, which included a Patriot League title and an NCAA FCS Playoff berth, the Leopards have high expectations as they face a Buffalo team under a new head coach. Preseason rankings place Lafayette at 17th and 18th in major polls, highlighting their robust roster featuring nine Preseason All-Patriot League selections, including standout Jamar Curtis as the Offensive Player of the Year. The match against Buffalo represents Lafayette's only FBS opponent for the season, aiming to break a 53-year drought against FBS teams.
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 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.
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...
Eight hurt in shooting near Dominican Festival in Allentown, PA
Eight people are recovering, and a shooter has been arrested after a shooting near the Dominican Festival in Allentown. This happened around 6:45 p.m. Sunday and responding officers saw several people shooting at each other. Allentown Police said that “officers engaged the shooters” and 21-year-old Yunior Peralta-Quintana is one of the shooters. Peralta-Quintana is now […]
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.
‘Made with love’: Lehigh Valley’s new family-run cafe serving up Mediterranean favorites
CATASAUQUA, Pa. – Fans of hummus, falafel, chicken shawarma and other Mediterranean staples have a new business to frequent in Lehigh County. Catty Cafe, a fast-casual eatery offering freshly prepared Mediterranean and American dishes, opened Aug. 18 at 601 Front St. in Catasauqua, next to Pie’s on Pizzeria.
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...
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...
Easy, nutritious meal tips for the back-to-school season from an expert
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The back-to-school season can be chaotic for families as they try to get back into the swing of the school year. A certified culinary medicine specialist is sharing easy ways to add healthy meals into the routine. "We're all working; we're all busy," said Jessica DeLouise,...
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...
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Hosts Annual Apple Days Festival & Market To Go
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (August 26, 2024)—Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS) has the perfect weekend planned for apple lovers to celebrate the beginning of the fall season. Burnside Plantation, Bethlehem’s “farm in the city,” comes to life on Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15, with family fun, tasty treats and a new “Historic Area” featuring living history activities and demonstrations.
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. ...
Lehigh Valley man dies after he’s hit by train
A 26-year-old Alburtis man died Sunday after he was struck by a train, according to the Lehigh County coroner. Angel Luis Rivera was struck by a train at 9:50 a.m. Sunday at North Main Street and West Penn Avenue in Alburtis, a news release from the coroner said. Rivera died...
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