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Centuries-old road set to reopen at Delaware Water Gap as $11M facelift proceeds
Work to rebuild Old Mine Road, the 250-year old route through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, is on schedule, with the road expected to reopen to the public in late August, according to an update from park officials. Thought by some to be the oldest commercial highway in...
Doylestown at Dusk Car Show Packs Borough Streets with Nearly 30,000 People
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A record number of people packed the streets of Doylestown on Saturday night to get a glimpse of the 500-plus vehicles gathered for the Doylestown at Dusk Car Show. People walking the show could be heard commenting on just how many people attended this year’s car show. Event Chair Helen Amelsberg noted that while police estimated that this year’s event drew about 30,000 people, topping the estimated attendance of 25,000 for the 2023 show.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Amelsberg said cooler temperatures after the recent heatwave probably helped boost attendance, but she...
Horses unharmed in devastating barn fire at Willow Brook Farms equestrian facility
ALLEN TWP., Pa. — A two-story bank barn at Willow Brook Farms was destroyed by a fire that was so hot, it felled the barn’s silo before the rest of the wooden structure burned down to its concrete basement Saturday. Donovan Smith, assistant superintendent for the adjacent Willow...
An Animal that Loves to Sing and Storytelling Through Song with Fiona Gillespie and Sloan Wainwright | LV Arts Salon
Kate Scuffle begins this episode by talking with Fiona Gillespie of The Chivalrous Crickets, a band creating a rich mix of traditional English, Celtic, and American folk, and early Baroque music. Fiona discusses the origin of the band's name, how they're planning their set list for their upcoming Musikfest performance, and what the band is up to leading up to the festival.
July 21, 2024 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley
The Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is seeking volunteers to help pack food boxes and bags for our Elderly Food Program (EFP). We will pack boxes 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Our seniors are very grateful that we are able to deliver both fresh and frozen produce to them in addition to non- perishable items. Contact Amy Hitch, 610-821-1332, aaefb1978@gmail.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001BbEpz2AF.
Search continues Sunday for possible Delaware River drowning
A search continues Sunday for a possible drowning in the Delaware River near Easton’s wastewater treatment plant, officials said. The search started around 4 p.m. Saturday when multiple witnesses reported seeing a man go underwater, according to Pennsylvania Water Rescue Chief Branden Bachman. If you purchase a product or...
Hilltown man charged with kidnapping, stabbing woman, attempted to slit her throat, police say
A 20-year-old Hilltown man, free on 10% of $250,000 cash bail, has been charged with felony kidnapping and aggravated assault, as well as numerous other felonies and misdemeanor offenses, for attempting to slit the throat of a woman and stabbing her twice as she tried to escape during an early morning June 28 incident, police allege in an affidavit.
Far Hills Country Day School welcomes new director of development
FAR HILLS – The preK-8 Far Hills Country Day School has named Tom Evans the director of development, effective July 8. “Tom brings more than 30 years of experience as a non-profit executive in multiple facets of development such as capital campaign leadership, strategic planning and fundraising events,” said Head of School Georgia S. Zaiser.
Suddenly, these Lehigh Valley delegates could have a bigger role in possibly selecting the next president
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — For nearly a month, Aidan Levinson has watched uncomfortably as the pressure mounted on President Joe Biden. Biden's disastrous debate performance against former President Donald Trump ignited fears the 81-year-old Biden wasn't up for a second term. Slowly and repeatedly, momentum turned against him as more and more of his allies publicly and privately called on him to leave the race.
Lansdale man draws prison for attempting to meet an underage girl for sex
NORRISTOWN — A Lansdale man was sent to prison after he admitted that he had online conversations with who he believed was a 14-year-old girl and took substantial steps to arrange a sexual encounter with the girl, who in reality was an undercover detective. Ian Patrick Horrocks, 46, of...
Fisherman Stuck In Mud Rescued In Hunterdon County: Authorities
The fisherman had to be rescued after he got stuck in the mud in Lake Solitude, the High Bridge Fire Department said on Facebook. The manmade lake has become filed with sill, the fire department said. "It's very easy to sink down into it, sort of like quicksand," the High...
Lawrence Post 414 makes it three MCALL winners on opening day of the American Legion State Final 8
WOOD-RIDGE — Lawrence Post 414’s baseball team was not about to be left out of all the fun in the sun Sunday in the opening round of the New Jersey American Legion State Final 8 at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. After seeing both of the Mercer County American...
82-year-old killed in Route 287 crash in Bernards Twp.
BERNARDS TWP. - State Police say an 82-year-old Middlesex man was killed Wednesday, July 17 when the car he was driving veered off Route 287 and crashed into a tree in the township. According to State Police, troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 1:46 p.m. where they found...
South Whitehall likely to put open space tax on next year’s primary ballot
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Raising taxes to fund open space preservation in the township soon may get on the ballot. South Whitehall Board of Commissioners on Wednesday heard a presentation of the status of South Whitehall Landscapes, a months-long study of how the township can preserve its natural, historical and agricultural resources.
Northampton County man takes out his arrest on girlfriend, then on inside of police HQ, police say
A Northampton County man, angry with being detained by Newtown Township police in Delaware County on possible DUI charges, has been charged with assaulting his girlfriend and then damaging the police holding cell. Robert Griffith, 34, Danielsville, is charged with assault, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct and 33 counts...
What North Penn area school districts are receiving from the 2024-2025 state budget
HARRISBURG — Local school districts are set to receive millions in additional funding following the adoption of the 2024-2025 state budget, with over $1 billion in new K-12 education spending. The budget includes more than $500 million in “adequacy gap” and “tax equity” funding for the state’s most underfunded...
Lance Parry, retired senior news editor at The Inquirer, has died at 76
Lance Parry, 76, formerly of Malvern, retired award-winning news editor at The Inquirer, former managing editor at Allentown’s Call-Chronicle Newspapers Inc., digital publishing pioneer, and onetime commander of America’s Boating Club Valley Forge, died Tuesday, July 16, of organ failure at Paoli Hospital. Intellectual, inquisitive, professionally versatile, and...
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