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Lehigh Valley-based manufacturer sets $100 million plant expansion
Victaulic will invest $100 million to expand its foundry in Tioga County, creating more than 200 jobs. The Forks Township mechanical pipe joining manufacturer said its Lawrenceville foundry will receive a 150,000-square-foot addition to accommodate new molding lines, melt furnaces, core machines, automated finishing and paint equipment. The expansion will also include a 60,000-square-foot ...
Things To Do: 2024 Independence Day celebrations
Fireworks are a traditional part of Independence Day celebrations, and this week the aerial displays will fill the skies above Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and Reading. Allentown will host its free annual Independence Day celebration from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday at J. Birney Crum Stadium, which is located at 2027 Linden St.
It's Another Civil War on Trash in P'Burg—The Rule Followers vs. The Rebels
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—Phillipsburg announced that residents will receive an informational flier with their tax bills next week. The flier, which reads, “As Per Town Code, Household Garbage Should Be Placed In Containers,” explains that in the upcoming months, Phillipsburg will be focusing on educating residents about garbage pickup regulations.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “When garbage is properly bagged and placed for pickup, it helps keep our neighborhoods clean and tidy, ensures the safety of our hardworking pickup crews, and maintains the efficiency of our garbage collection services, which helps keep costs down for everyone,”...
Demonstrators protest first lady's visit to Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Not everyone welcomed First Lady Jill Biden with open arms while she was visiting Allentown Tuesday. A group of voters, mostly supporters of Donald Trump, gathered in Allentown Tuesday, making their voices heard. They blasted President Biden's policies on issues like illegal immigration. They also spoke out...
2024 Independence Day festivities at SteelStacks | PHOTOS
The free Independence Day festivities will include a full afternoon of musical events, accompanied by delicious food vendors. This event will be the last chance to view the Hometown Heroes 2024 banner that debuted over 1,500 photos of local military veterans on Memorial Day. The SteelStacks campus serves as the perfect spot to view a dazzling fireworks display put on by the City of Bethlehem at 9 p.m. This event is free and open to the public from 3 pm to 11 pm.
2024 Great American Blast Fireworks Spectacular at Coca-Cola Park
2024 Great American Blast Fireworks Spectacular at Coca-Cola Park. Eden Badillo, 11, of forks Township, practicers her somersaults in the outfield while sporting a red, white and blue skirt during the Great American Blast Fireworks Spectacular on July 4, 2024 at Coca-Cola Park. Get Photo. 9 / 24. 2024 Great...
'Wonderful, quirky tradition': Kazoo Parade creates buzz in Nazareth
'Wonderful, quirky tradition': Kazoo Parade creates buzz in Nazareth. It's a tradition that almost got canceled this year, but more than 400 people came out with their kazoos to show their support for a special parade.
Fireworks displays in Lehigh Valley ready to blast off for July Fourth
What would the 4th be without fireworks? A number of displays are planned for the Lehigh Valley. It's all hands-on deck as Rozzi Fireworks, a company based out of Ohio, puts the finishing touches on this year's Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom fireworks display. "A lot of blood, sweat and...
Dorney Park prepares for 3 nights of fireworks
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The 4th of July and fireworks go hand in hand, and Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is making sure guests enjoy a huge display. In the July heat workers from Rozzi Fireworks out of Ohio are putting on the finishing touches to make sure Dorney Park lives up to its tradition of a great fireworks display.
The show must go on: Allentown puts on fireworks display despite rainy weather
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The show must go on. Rainy weather in Allentown didn't stop the city from putting on its July 4th fireworks display at J. Birney Crum Stadium. The fireworks went off early -- before it was completely dark -- because of concerns over thunderstorms.
Rain gives way to just enough time for fireworks at Coca-Cola Park
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Rain cut short Fourth of July festivities at Coca-Cola Park Thursday night. The annual Great American Blast was buzzing with people starting at 6 p.m., until the downpour began nearly two hours later. It stopped just in time for the fireworks to go off almost completely on schedule, and then the rain returned immediately after the finale.
Mayor’s Message: Last round of Hometown Heroes banners are hung
Happy Independence Day - our country’s 248th birthday!. As quickly as this summer is moving along, I hope everyone enjoys this celebration in a fun, festive and safe manner - thankful for all of the liberties and freedoms we cherish. I know I will!. The last of the Northampton...
American flag replaced during emotional ceremony at Bethlehem rehab facility
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Community members gathered at Bethlehem North Nursing and Rehab facility to help replace an American flag. During the Wednesday ceremony, the flag was unveiled with the help of an honor guard, flag bearers and a bugler. The Nam Knights also participated in the ceremony while riding their...
A 'funky little survivor' could see the wrecking ball, as officials support demolition of old Allentown property
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Downtown Allentown could soon get more affordable housing, with a developer looking to knock down a home and replace it with apartments. The city’s Historical Architectural Review Board on Monday supported plans submitted by Muse on 7th to demolish a two-story home that’s set back from Seventh Street.
PPL asks regulator approval to raise maximum distribution improvement charge
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — PPL Electric Utilities customers could see their bills increase beginning Jan. 1 if regulators approve the Allentown-based company’s request to raise their maximum distribution system improvement charge. The company currently has a cap on the distribution system improvement charge (DSIC) of 5% of billed...
Chemicals cleaned up after accidental spill at Crayola plant
A recent chemical spill at Crayola’s plant in Bethlehem Township was contained and cleaned with no damage to the surrounding area, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. A DEP spokesperson said it was notified of the spill June 17. A 250-gallon container of acrylic thickener sitting on the loading dock at Crayola’s facility at 2475 Brodhead Road in Lehigh Valley ...
Nursing home veterans in Bethlehem replace old U.S. flag
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A Lehigh Valley nursing home celebrated America's birthday by paying tribute to its veterans and Old Glory. Community members gathered at Bethlehem North Nursing & Rehab facility to help replace an American flag. During the Wednesday ceremony, the flag was unveiled with the help of an...
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