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Michael Zalot, Cedar Crest College – Historic Legacy of Once-Popular Arcade Redemption Tokens
The digital world is quickly bringing to an end to a lot of physicals items and tokens, but at what cost?. Michael Zalot, assistant professor of business and director of the MBA program in the department of Business, Management and Economics at Cedar Crest College, discusses one such token. Michael...
Climate advocates boost EVs as anti-EV ads run in Pa.
Holiday weekends often bring up conversations about gas prices. But electric vehicle advocates want more people to consider skipping the pump altogether. The advocacy arm of the Environmental Defense Fund says EVs are getting more affordable and convenient each year. The push comes as an oil refining trade group is...
3 Nights of Fireworks Highlight 4th of July Celebration
(ALLENTOWN, PA) July 3, 2024 – Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is making history again as it re-imagines its fourth of July celebration. This year the park will blast fireworks into the Lehigh Valley sky on Thursday, Friday and Saturday starting on July 4th. Set-up is now UNDERWAY!. The...
Powerboat racing returns to Allentown
The roar and excitement of powerboat racing returned to Allentown’s Adams Island in the Lehigh River on June 1. Racers from at least six states, all members of the Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association, competed in their “Skuas” in the first of the association’s seasonal races in the Mid-Atlantic and for the fifth time at Adams Island, according to Tom Kerr, one of the participants.
4th of July Holiday Means Adjustments for Fountain Hill Residents
Fountain Hill residents are being advised of a change to municipal services and the closure of amenities due to the Fourth of July. Fountain Hill residents are being advised of a change to municipal services and the closure of amenities due to the Fourth of July. Residents whose trash is...
Even with constant change around him, Emmaus’ Barber became the most prolific boys lacrosse player in District 11 history
There was no storybook ending to Will Barber’s career on the Emmaus High School boys lacrosse team. As disappointed as Barber was that he didn’t lead the Green Hornets to a championship during his senior year, and he was very disappointed about that, his biggest regret was that he didn’t allow himself to take in some of the memorable moments during his record-setting four seasons on the team.
Dinosaurs take over Allentown Fairgrounds (PHOTOS)
Jurassic Quest workers were seen herding in and setting up photorealistic dinosaurs Wednesday morning for a three-day interactive dinosaur experience at the Allentown Fairgrounds Agri-Plex. Jurassic Quest is North America’s largest animatronic dinosaur exhibit that showcases life-sized, realistic dinosaurs and activities to entertain and educate families. The dinosaurs that...
Colorado man sentenced for stealing millions in cryptocurrency from PA woman
(WJET/WFXP) — A Colorado man initially from Pennsylvania has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from a Pennsylvania woman. A Philadelphia-area judge sentenced 47-year-old Adam Davis, originally of Coatesville, PA, to 33 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and must pay approximately $2.1 million in […]
HNL Lab Medicine Enhances Emergency Care with Onboard Blood Transfusions
Allentown, Pa., July 02, 2024— HNL Lab Medicine has partnered with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) to significantly improve emergency medical care. Effective immediately, the blood banks managed by HNL Lab Medicine at hospital sites will supply blood for LVHN MedEvac helicopters and ambulances, allowing medical personnel to administer life-saving blood transfusions on the scene or en route to the hospital.
Gov. Shapiro wanted to regulate skill games in this year's budget, but talks aren’t going well
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — An effort to tax a lucrative and legally iffy gaming sector appears to be in jeopardy amid Pennsylvania budget talks, potentially threatening a funding stream that could have been a bargaining chip during negotiations. At the...
Will Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro run for president if Joe Biden drops out?
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With all the talk about whether President Joe Biden will drop out of the race for president, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's name has been frequently mentioned as a possible candidate.When political pundits speculate about who might succeed Biden as a Democratic nominee for president, some names are obvious: Vice President Kamala Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.Other names are less obvious, like Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Shapiro."Governor Shapiro has built quite the reputation nationally in a very short period of time," Democratic political strategist...
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