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Upper Gwynedd, Franconia women named to 21-member Montco Commission for Women
(The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Office of Communications.) Today the Montgomery County Commissioners announced 21 new appointees to the County’s Commission for Women, including Nicole Werner, of Upper Gwynedd Township, and Missy Boyd, of Franconia Township. These appointees will serve on the Commission for two...
A Lehigh Valley highway is renamed in honor of fallen New Tripoli firefighters
A seven-mile stretch of Route 143 in Lehigh County was renamed Thursday in honor of firefighters Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris, who died in the line of duty in December 2022 while fighting a house fire. A New Tripoli fire department truck slowly moved to reveal a green sign with the new name — Heroes Highway. Afterward, family members of the victims and firemen took pictures by the sign. The ...
Carrodo led Liberty softball back to championship status after dealing with tragic loss
Coach Sam Carrodo and his Liberty softball team celebrated the program’s first District 11 Class 6A championship since 2017 this season. A few years ago, the Hurricanes struggled to a 3-17 record and Carrodo wasn’t sure if he’d continue coaching when his wife Chrissy passed away in 2022 after a battle with brain cancer.
Meridian Bank House of the Week: Picturesque Colonial in Plumstead
A picturesque colonial home set on 4.76 acres is available for sale in Doylestown at 5671 Point Pleasant Pike. A picturesque colonial home set on 4.76 attractive acres with six bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Doylestown at 5671 Point Pleasant Pike. …. …. This lovely...
Iron Hill Brewery opens new location at Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall, Pennsylvania
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (Iron Hill), one of the most award-winning breweries east of the Mississippi, will introduce the Lehigh Valley to its craft kitchen and scratch brewery at its newest location at 950 Lehigh Lifestyle Center in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, at the Lehigh Valley Mall. Iron Hill celebrated its opening with a ceremonial first pour and ribbon cutting earlier today. The brewery and restaurant opened its doors to the public on July 13, 2024; this opening marks its 13th location in Pennsylvania and 21st overall for the concept.
Allentown Fair to announce replacement for postponed Heart show. Here's what the past brought
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — It's been two weeks since rock band Heart postponed its opening-night headline concert at Allentown Fair, and it looks like the fair is set to announce a replacement. The fair just posted on its Facebook page that an announcement is imminent. Come back to LehighValleyNews.com to...
Coroner's office seeks next of kin for Reading man
READING, Pa. - The Berks County Coroner's Office is seeking next of kin information for a Reading man. 67-year-old John Herschman passed away in his Reading residence in the 700 block of 9th Street. Anyone with information is asked to call the coroner's office at 610-478-3280.
Albright College appoints inaugural Dean of School of Business and Professional Studies
Veteran professor, Lisa Wilder, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of the School of Business and Professional Studies at Albright College. Wilder joined the Albright economics faculty in 2001 and has served as chair of the department of Business, Accounting and Economics for three terms. During her tenure as chair, the department launched new majors in sports management and entertainment management.
Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival Set To Debut at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Sept. 28-29
The Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival is set to make its grand debut at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks Sept. 28-29. The Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival is set to make its grand debut at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks Sept. 28-29. The Pennsylvania Chocolate and...
'In and out in 10 minutes’: Chain offering stay-in-your-car oil changes opens 1st Lehigh Valley shop
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - A rapidly growing chain offering “fast, friendly” oil changes is now welcoming customers in Lehigh County. Take 5 Oil Change, offering full-service oil changes while customers stay in their vehicles, opened its first Lehigh Valley location a couple of weeks ago at 2603 Mickley Ave. in Whitehall Township.
Kutztown Field Hockey to be honored at The White House
KUTZTOWN, Pa - The Kutztown University field hockey team will pay a visit to The White House on Monday, July 22. Back in the Fall the Golden Bears won the Division II National Championship, the first in school history. The Golden Bears will be honored along with the Division I...
Two Areas in Bucks County Among Ten Most Beautiful Towns in Pennsylvania to Visit
The Parry Mansion Museum, located in New Hope, is a popular historical spot for visitors to check out. Outside of its famed cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has many picturesque places, with two of them in Bucks County. Lisa Wright wrote about the two towns for The Travel. In...
Pair Stole American Flag In Phoenixville, Police Say
A man and woman took the flag from 123 S. Main Street on June 20, according to investigators. Anyone who can identify them is asked to call Ofc. Peter Karpovich at 610-933-1180 ext. 862 or email Pkarpovich@phoenixville.org. to follow Daily Voice Chester and receive free news updates.
Annual Spartan Race takes place in Carbon County
PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Summer is a popular time for outdoor races. One race that draws big crowds is the kids’ Spartan Race in Carbon County. It includes obstacle courses that involve different distances. 28/22 News Reporter Paola Giangiacomo has more in this week’s Parenting Playbook. Hundreds of kids from near and far converged on […]
Berks Pride Fest ready to celebrate this Sunday
READING, Pa. – On Sunday, Dietrich Park will transform into a party. "When you come to the Berks Pride Fest, it's really something for everybody," said Enrique Castro, executive director of Reading Pride Celebration. "It's an all-ages festival." It's a festival that gets bigger every year. "We're expecting anywhere...
PA Title and Tag opens Harleysville location
PA Title and Tag celebrated the grand opening of its Harleysville location July 16 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Hosted by the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce, the celebration brought together staff members, Chamber members and local dignitaries. The Harleysville location is the business’s fourth venue, with additional locations in Boyertown, Emmaus and Upper Perkiomen Valley.
Homeless have equal rights, Allentown Council says in passing resolution
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown City Council on Wednesday showed its support for homeless people's rights, three weeks after advocates publicly shamed members for shooting down a more-robust measure. Six of seven council members voted to approve a resolution that says the city will commit “to the equitable use of...
2024 Upper Saucon Township Summer Concert Series
We are already halfway through the summer, but the fun isn’t over yet! There are still three events remaining in Hopewell Park for the FREE Summer Concert Series. Each event will continue to feature different musical entertainment from amazing local bands. The concerts at Hopewell Park will run from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, with the music kicking off at 6:30pm. The remaining events will feature:
Things to Do: Outdoor performance in Reading
Reading Theater Project and JCWK Dance Lab are partnering to present new work outdoors. In Nature's Studio 2024, an outdoor performance event at the Reading Public Museum's arboretum, will take place on Sunday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. It is free to attend, thanks to grant support from the Reading Musical Foundation and the United Way of Berks County.
Delaware County Community College Student Earns Full Tuition Scholarship to University of Pennsylvania
DCCC's Chloe Johnson leaps from community college to Ivy League with full-tuition scholarship to University of Pennsylvania. Chloe Johnson of Paoli is going straight from community college to the Ivy League. She has been awarded a full-tuition scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania, where she will complete her bachelor’s degree.
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