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WHEN COAL WAS KING: Allentown Covered Bridge, 1932
Covered bridges were once common throughout the United States, but more prevalent in the Midwest and New England. America’s first covered bridge crossed the Schuylkill River at Philadelphia in 1806. At their peak, there may have been 14,000 throughout the country, but today only about 700 survive in 29 states. Pennsylvania has the most – 209 bridges in 34 of its 67 counties. In Washington state only five authentic covered bridges remain. The Allentown Bridge crossing over railroad tracks as seen in this 1932 photo by Thomas P. Blum isn’t one of them. It burned to the ground in 1958.
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...
WATCH: Precision Watches grand opening event sparkles with luxury
With its own valet parking service, and butlers serving champagne on silver trays, the grand opening of Precision opened its doors this week dripping of all the luxury one would expect from a high-end timepiece showroom. Surrounded by special guests, including Pennsylvania State Senator Maria Collet, the event began as...
Pohatcong Looks to Solve Noise and Traffic Complaints "Warm Weather is Fine, but Noise, not Fine" – Mayor Slack.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – At the July 16, 2024, meeting at the Pohatcong municipal building, nearly three dozen people were present to discuss an item not on the agenda. Still, they took the opportunity to raise concerns about traffic, speeding, and noise in the town's residential areas.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Pohatcong Police Chief Robb confirmed that the only decibel reader is at the county level. However, police ask people to lower their music and cite them if they violate the ordinance. The key is that complaints must be called in. Ravine Area Partying, Traffic...
Redevelopment of Seminary Site, Renovations of Historic Homes Headline Princeton's Municipal Agenda
Princeton, NJ – A half dozen properties in the western section of town are in the municipal spotlight this week. On Monday, July 22, Princeton Council will hold its public hearing on the ordinance to adopt a redevelopment plan for nearly five-acre site at the corner of Stockton Street and Hibben Road that formerly housed Princeton Theological Seminary housing and offices. The plan calls for as many as 238 units on the site, with 20 percent set aside as affordable units, as well as up to two more single-family detached houses to be located on the lot...
Real Life Woman Reveals How Rocking Relaxes Her and Relieves Her Pain
"This year, I don’t think I can decorate my house for Christmas,” Margery told a friend asking about her beloved annual holiday tradition. Just home from a day at her women’s clothing boutique, her back was aching once again. “I was in such excruciating pain,” Margery, who is in her 60s, recalls. “I’m a huge ...
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.
New Jersey Swimmers Fallon and Alexy Earn Spots in U.S. Olympic Trials
NEW JERSEY - Two New Jersey swimmers, Matt Fallon of Warren and Jack Alexy of Mendham, have earned spots in the U.S. trials for the 2024 Olympics, which kick off in Paris on July 26. Fallon broke the American record in the 200-meter breaststroke, while Alexy secured his spot in the 100-meter freestyle by outperforming a seven-time gold medalist. Fallon, a 2021 graduate of the Pingry School in Basking Ridge, broke numerous records during his high school career. Notably, he set the National Independent High School Record in the 400-meter freestyle with a time of 3:50.65, surpassing...
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...
Collegeville man sent to prison for raping intoxicated, unconscious woman in Skippack
NORRISTOWN — A Collegeville man will spend up to a decade in prison on charges he raped an intoxicated and unconscious woman after a night of drinking among friends at a Skippack Township residence. Zachary Thomas Brandt, 25, of the 400 block of Bridge Street, was sentenced in Montgomery...
Lego designer builds this NJ landmark, with hope Lego makes it into sets
◽ With enough support, could be reviewed for retail. A national landmark in New Jersey has been pitched as a Lego building set. Photos of the build have already attracted hundreds of supporters at the Lego Ideas website. Nassau Hall at Princeton University was built by the creator dubbed "Bricksmitherd,"...
American Auto Trail-Delaware River Scenic Drive (Riverton to Easton PA)
This American auto trail explores along the west bank of the Delaware River, between Riverton and Easton, Pennsylvania. For more of our Auto Trails and Slow Travels guides, available in print or eBook format, use one of the links below:. Follow us on Twitter (X) for video posts or visit...
TCNJ to provide room and board to local community college students
EWING — Come the fall semester, the housing situation at The College of New Jersey will be different than ever before. TCNJ and Mercer County Community College have worked out a deal where TCNJ will provide room and board to its students, according to a release from MCCC. The partnership “for the Fall 2024 semester and beyond” will also offer MCCC students special rates for the accommodation.
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.
Plans revealed for development of Prudential tract in Upper Dublin
UPPER DUBLIN — A BET Investments proposal to build a residential, retail and commercial development on the Prudential tract at 2101 Welsh Road was presented to the Upper Dublin Planning Commission July 16. Promenade East would comprise 600 apartments, 160 stacked townhouses, 100,000 square feet of medical or corporate...
Your View: We need detailed soil maps of our cities so we know where it’s safe to work, live, play and grow food
We have recently transitioned into a world where more than half of the population lives in urban areas, and this transition is recorded directly underneath our feet — in our soil. But despite increasing urbanization, soil data for cities is often lacking important information city folks need to be...
Funding secured for West Rockhill transmission water line
WEST ROCKHILL — Funding for a North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) transmission water main in West Rockhill has been secured following PENNVEST’s approval of a $5.7 million loan for the project. The news was announced by the office of state Rep. Craig Staats in a press release. “I...
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