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Alec Bohm Is 100% Getting A Random Drug Test From The MLB After Drinking From This "Wooder" Jug From Bryce Harper At The Home Run Derby
First and foremost--there's nobody who knows how to pander quite like Bryce Harper. He's a first ballot Hall of Fame panderer. The man just knows what the hometown fans want to see, and he delivers on a daily basis. Aside from one slip up when he wore a Sixers jersey ahead of game 7 of the NLCS, they've all been hits. And last night's "Wooder" jug he presented to Alec Bohm during the home run derby was no different.
Junior cadets graduate from Northampton Fire Department summer camp program
Bright and early on the hot, summer Saturday of July 13, 22 cadets aged 9 to 17 graduated from the week-long junior firefighter camp at the Northampton Fire Department. Marking its second annual program, the Northampton Fire 42 Summer Camp saw a major success in junior cadet turnout, which increased from 17 cadets in 2023 to 22 cadets in 2024.
Deadline approaching to apply for City of Allentown’s 'Youth Climate Action Fund'
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Wednesday is the last day to apply for the "Youth Climate Action Fund" in Allentown. Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk announced in April that the city will join a new Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative encouraging young people to get involved to climate action solutions. The fund provides technical...
LV barbecue contest coming to Bethlehem
ArtsQuest, which hosts competitive food events the Souper Bowl and Lehigh Valley Vegan s’ MAC Down, will present a new barbecue battle, the Steel City Smokeout, July 20. The Kansas City Barbecue Society and Mid-Atlantic BBQ Association sanctioned the official state competition, set for PNC Plaza at SteelStacks, First Street, Bethlehem.
Winterthur Artisan Market returns with added day, 100 artists
One of Virginia Mitchell’s favorite summer events returns this weekend: The Winterthur Artisan Market, which she calls unique because of its setting and the quality of its artists. “The Artisan Market is not your average craft market,” said Mitchell, who lives in Kennett Square and will be going for the third year in a row Sunday. “I can tell the ... Read More
Registration open for True Dynamite tryouts on July 17, 22
Registration is open for the True Dynamite girls’ club tryouts on Wednesday, July 17 and Monday, July 22 at Linfield Sports Park. Grad years 2026-2034, at Linfield Sports Park, 14 Longview Road, Royersford, PA, 19426. Times each day:. July 17, 5-6:30 p.m. – 2031-2034. July 17 – 6:45-8:15...
From D3 to the ACC and UNC, Greenberg Discusses his Path
CHAPEL HILL – Playing football in the ACC wasn’t much on Zach Greenberg’s radar when he first arrived at Muhlenberg College. He was 240 pounds as an offensive linemen, the program is Division III, and Scotty Wood Stadium, home of the Mules, seated a capacity of only 3,000 fans.
With colleges closing nationwide … how are Valley schools doing?
In 2024, an average of one college or university has closed every week, according to the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association, double the extinction rate of 2023. Though not a surprise – the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers published a report in October 2020 predicting a rise in college closures because of shrinking budgets and reduced enrollment – the worsening situation is leaving increasing numbers of students with unfinished degrees and difficult-to-discharge debt.
Survey shows majority of teachers dissatisfied, likely to retire early
A lot of the state’s teachers are concerned about the working conditions in schools, and new survey results shared at a state committee meeting Monday night put hard data behind those claims. The survey was presented at the Student Behavior and School Climate Task Force meeting. That group, created in March, is made of government and educational officials as well ... Read More
Kobe Bryant’s Father Joe Dead at 69
Joe Bryant, father of NBA great Kobe Bryant, has died, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He was 69. La Salle University head coach Fran Dunphy told the paper that Joe recently suffered a massive stroke. Bryant was a 6’9” forward who played basketball at La Salle University in Philadelphia before moving...
Franklin County Commissioners remind residents how they can help stop the spread of invasive Asian tiger mosquito
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County's Board of Commissioners on Tuesday issued a reminder to residents about how they can protect themselves and others against the invasive and bothersome Asian tiger mosquito. "Asian tiger mosquito populations typically increase around mid-July, peak in mid-September and taper off in October as nighttime...
New Jersey Senior Freeze: Don't Miss the October 31 Deadline
By now, eligible seniors should have received their application for the property tax relief program called New Jersey Senior Freeze. This tax break program reimburses eligible New Jersey residents, who are senior citizens or disabled persons, for property tax increases on their principal residence like their home. ...
Tröegs announces release of Hopora seasonal IPA
HERSHEY, Pa. — We might be in the midst of another summer heat wave, but Tröegs Independent Brewing is already looking ahead to the fall. The Hershey-based brewery on Tuesday announced the release of Hopora IPA to usher in the fall season. Part of Tröegs' seasonal series, Hopora sits alongside three other seasonally rotating beers, including fan-favorites Field Study Summer IPA and Blizzard of Hops Winter IPA.
Thousands of Philadelphia city workers are back in the office full time after judge rejects lawsuit
Thousands of Philadelphia city employees are back in their offices full time after a judge rejected a union’s request to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement that they return. District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees had sued the city, claiming the mandate...
Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot
Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the Philadelphia region, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. One of the more recent additions to the city’s growing restaurant scene is Kings Tavern. Owners Phil...
Update: Be prepared for heat index values up to 100 degrees until Wednesday evening
An updated excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:32 p.m. in effect until 8 p.m. for Western Chester, Western Montgomery and Upper Bucks as well as Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. The weather service says, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up...
Authorities raid Penn Street t-shirt shop, arrest operator on drug, gun charges
READING, Pa. - A Reading business operator is under arrest, facing multiple drug and weapons charges. On Friday, July 12, Pennsylvania State Police, Berks County Detectives and the Berks County Drug Task force served a search warrant on 60-year-old Gregory Borges. Investigators also served a warrant on a retail business...
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