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Three Lions Impress at USA Field Hockey Nexus National Tournament
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Columbia field hockey senior captain Lindsey Yu and incoming goalkeeper Margot Houle earned gold medals with Team Rome at the 2024 Senior Nexus Championship. Incoming forward/midfielder Lizzie Adams took home gold with Team St. Louis at the Junior Nexus Championship. Yu and Houle teamed up...
Lehigh Athletics Partnership Enjoys Record-Shattering Fundraising Year
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh Athletics Partnership has announced it raised a record $3,652,005 during the 2024 fiscal year, a 28 percent increase from the previous year. The $3,652,005 number encompasses gifts received (paid throughout July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024). This forward facing fundraising model makes these gifts available in our varsity teams' operating budgets on July 1, 2024, fiscal year 2025.
Volvo to receive $208M to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production
The Energy Department awarded $208 million to Volvo Technology of America to help fast-track the production of heavy-duty electric trucks and related powertrain components. The funding will assist Volvo Group’s Lehigh Valley Operations truck assembly site in Macungie, Pennsylvania, where it produces Mack trucks, and its New River Valley truck location in Dublin, Virginia, Volvo’s largest truck manufacturing plant in the world.
These Democratic voters are relieved and energized by Harris, but she also has her doubters
Easton, Pennsylvania (CNN) — Live to 94 like Pat Levin, and you think maybe you have seen it all. Well, think again. “We’ve been thrown into an emotional tailspin,” is how Levin described President Joe Biden’s abrupt departure from the 2024 campaign this weekend and his quick endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. “What next? An enormous feeling of relief along with an enormous feeling of anxiety.”
5 things to know about former Shore soccer star at Paris Olympics as assistant coach
U.S. Women's National Team and Olympics soccer assistant coach Denise Reddy grew up in Hazlet and starred at Raritan High School before going on to Rutgers - where she was a varsity letterwinner in both soccer (1988-91) and basketball (1990-93), winning an Atlantic 10 hoops title under legendary coach Theresa Grentz.
Monday’s Weather At Your Fingertips
East Texas (KLTV/KTRE) - Here is the Weather Where You Live... An upper-level trough is likely to remain in place over the central U.S. over the next 5 days. This will allow for rain chances to be fairly high through Friday. As we get into the weekend, High Pressure will build in from the East...dropping our rain chances from very good to just slight by Sunday and Monday. At this time, the chances for strong/severe thunderstorms is low, however a few general thunderstorms will be possible each day bringing in brief, heavy rainfall and gusty wind. Rainfall totals over the next 5-7 days appear to be in the 1.00″ to 2.00″ over the northern half of East Texas and closer to 2.00″-3.50″ over the southern half of our area (Deep East Texas). A stationary front is expected to remain over East Texas for a few days allowing a focal point for this rain. After mid-week, we are likely to see more “Sea-Breeze” type rain with most of it being over Deep East Texas, however, many are possible over northern areas as well. Some flash flooding will be possible just about any day this week, so please remain alert to this possibility. Temperatures will remain well below normal through the next week as well. Our normal highs for this time of year are in the 94°-96° range...so we stay cooler and wetter than normal into the weekend. Have a great day and remember those umbrellas.
What to Expect from Historic Hotel Bethlehem's Extended Stay Suites & Spa
In April, Historic Hotel Bethlehem debuted its new spa and extended stay suites, located just across the street from the main hotel. Both were prompted by popular demand, as Director of Room Sales and Guest Experience Kelly Ronalds says vacationers and corporate guests alike had been looking for extended stay options featuring suites with kitchens, and bridal parties were eager to take advantage of spa packages. Now, there are nine suites to choose from. “Industrial Era style meets modern luxury in roomy 525-, 650- or 750-square-foot spaces either overlooking Bethlehem’s historic Main Street for a view of everything going on downtown or tucked away for more peace and quiet,” says Ronalds. Meanwhile, the spa offers a full menu of services, including manicures and pedicures, hair styling and coloring, facials, massage, wraps, makeup, waxing and spray tanning. “Guests can also enjoy deep relaxation with salt therapy and the infrared sauna,” says Ronalds. “The Steel Magnolia Spa and Salon at the Suites at 462 envelops guests in a relaxing atmosphere.” What’s more, the hotel is also excited to bring back its Saturday morning history tours this summer for the first time since the pandemic!
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.
Seven Student Athletes Garner ITA Academic Honors, Mountain Hawks Earn Team Award
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh women's tennis team earned both the team and individual academic honors from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Seniors Anushka Dania and Megha Dania, juniors Allyce Gaborik and Hamsa Javagal and first-years Hannah Lezter and Giselle Vlassis were named ITA Scholar Athletes while the Mountain Hawks received the ITA Academic Team Award for the 2023-24 season.
Walk-Off Walk Leads to Lehigh Valley Victory Over WooSox
ALLENTOWN, PA — On a 3-2 pitch with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Cal Stevenson worked a walk to give the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (13-7, 47-46) a walk-off win over the Worcester Red Sox (10-9, 45-49) on Saturday night at Coca-Cola Park.
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Quakertown puts Perkiomen on the brink of elimination with an 8-0 win
EMMAUS, Pa - The Legion Region 2 tournament continued on Tuesday afternoon, Quakertown and Perkiomen playing to keep a spot in the winners bracket. Quakertown would be the one keeping their spot with an 8-0 showing over Perkiomen. This one was put out of reach early with a 4-run first inning by the victors.
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,"...
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