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Allentown City Council poised to sue mayor over racism probe
Allentown City Council on Wednesday voted 6-1 to hire a lawyer to represent them in a proposed lawsuit against Mayor Matt Tuerk in an ongoing dispute over an investigation into alleged racism at city hall. Santo Napoli, city council vice president, was the only member to vote against the hiring of Philadelphia law firm Brown McGarry Nimeroff. The proposed lawsuit stems from a disagreement ...
1M+ holiday lights coming to Coca-Cola Park. ‘70s stars in new State Theatre lineup. | Lehigh Valley headlines
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Wednesday announced it will for the first time offer a “walk-thru holiday lights experience” called Illumination from Nov. 15 to Jan. 4, 2025, at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. “The 44-night event will take place nightly from 6-9 p.m. and feature over 1 million...
Top Christian, blues, a capella and oldies acts highlight State Theatre season
EASTON, Pa. — Concerts by a chart-topping Christian rock group, a top blues guitarist and up-and-coming country acts are among shows in State Theatre's new season, it was announced Wednesday. There also will be a top a cappella band; hit-maker acts from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s; and two...
Eric Caputi Transferred to ESU for the Sense of Community
Coming from a community college to ESU, Eric Caputi learned how to specialize in his area of study. The public health major says the faculty and staff are like stars in a constellation. They support his academic goals and interests, while offering direction and guidance.
August events in the Poconos: Festivals, stargazing, fireworks, opera, more | Kulick
We’re heading into August already! Can you believe it? But, not to worry, there’s a month of fun ahead (OK, so school starts around here on the 26th, but it is a short week)! There are so many local events, you’ll need to sharpen that pencil several times. On Aug. 2, Our Lady of Victory...
Jefferson Health earns Stroke GoldPlus award for care
Jefferson Health, a top health system with hospitals in South Jersey and Pennsylvania, has received the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Jefferson Cherry Hill...
Rayna Malhotra Honored by Political Leaders for 'Teen Scientist'
Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure gives a proclamation to Teen Scientist host Rayna Malhotra. The recognition came as Malhotra, who has recently graduated from Moravian Academy in Bethlehem, prepares to step down from her hosting role in September to attend Stanford University. In a ceremony at the WDIY facilities, Northampton...
Blue Mountain Resort holding first Pierogies and Pints Festival in August
Blue Mountain Resort will celebrate a northeast Pennsylvania staple at the new Pierogies and Pints Festival in August. “Pierogies are just such a big thing in the area,” said Ashley Seier, director of marketing for Blue Mountain Resort, in explaining the origins of the festival. ...
A-Town Throwdown tipped off with boy's and girl's action on Thursday night
ALLENTOWN, Pa - The A-Town Throwdown is in full swing, Thursday night action getting underway in both the boys and girls brackets at Cedar Beach in the West End of Allentown. On the boys side of things, Muhlenberg would open its tournament with a 45-43 win over Emmaus. This one...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 309 Between Hometown and Tamaqua Closed Due to Multi-Vehicle Crash
A crash has closed Route 309 between Hometown and Tamaqua late Thursday. The crash occurred just after 11:30pm in the area of 52 Claremont Avenue in Rush Township. The dispatch came in for a crash with injuries that involved 6 vehicles. There were 2 injuries reported. There was reported to...
LANTA Presents Awards to St. Luke’s and Bethlehem Parking Authority
Spotlights EBS Rapid Transit at Biennial Recognition Event. Allentown, PA (042424) — St. Luke’s University Health Network and The Bethlehem Parking Authority received Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority’s “Transit Partner Award” at its Biennial Recognition Lunch held in Easton. LANTA Executive Director Owen O’Neil noted that the award, first initiated in 2017, recognizes “efforts to facilitate and promote the use of public transportation in the Lehigh Valley.”
Five-Year-Old Boy Falls 30 Ft. Near Waterfall at Waverly Glen Park
WAVERLY, N.Y. (WENY) -- A five-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with a cut on his head after falling 30 feet near a waterfall in the Waverly Glen Park area. Waverly Police say the boy was sitting in a pavilion when his Mother reached him and no rescue efforts were needed. Police say an investigation found the boy ran from his mother while she was focusing on her other children and that's when he fell down the embankment.
Pa. winery closing down, with part of the property for sale for $2M
Maple Springs Vineyard, one of the top producers of quality wine in the state, will for all intents and purposes close at the end of July. Owner Marianne Lieberman confirmed on Wednesday that parts of her property at 91 Nuss Road in Bechtelsville, Berks County, were recently put on the market for $1.995 million.
Olympic spirit in the Poconos
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — On the mats at the International Gymnastics School near Stroudsburg, gymnasts are perfecting their craft. Just like the pros on Team USA. "It is super exciting to be a part of the Olympic spirit here at camp," said program director Brad LeClair. From the bars,...
Three PA natives set to make 2024 Olympic debut in rowing on Saturday
PARIS, IDF — With rowing competitions set to begin this Saturday morning at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, three members of the team are Pennsylvania natives. The list includes Justin Best, Michael Grady and Nick Mead. Best is an American rower from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. He competed in the...
Open Road Tolls Coming to Pennsylvania Turnpike in January
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Construction Engineer Alan Williamson, left, explains how the new toll gantries will work along the turnpike. Those familiar toll booths on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are going away and that means drivers will be able to pay tolls without slowing down or hitting backed up traffic at toll plazas, writes Evan Jones for The Morning Call.
Changes to vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania could be coming
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Changes could be coming for vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania, including making it part of your yearly state inspection. Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) plans to introduce legislation to combat vehicle window tint that is too dark and blocks too much light. Currently, in Pennsylvania, Visible Light Transmission (VLT) needs to be […]
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