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There’s Something to Cheer About in Phillipsburg this Week
Phillipsburg, NJ—The Phillipsburg High School cheerleading clinic tradition continues, as students from across the community gather to learn and showcase their cheerleading skills. The event, held at Phillipsburg High School, continues to attract enthusiastic participation, and unlike the days of sweltering heat, it enjoys an indoor venue.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The clinic, designed for aspiring cheerleaders of all skill levels, includes a variety of training sessions, team-building activities, and spirited routines. Under the guidance of experienced coaches and current PHS cheer team members, participants get to enhance their techniques, learn new stunts,...
Scott Kingery hits two home runs leading the IronPigs to victory in Rochester
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (50-47) and the Rochester Red Wings (52-45) played game three of a six-game series on Thursday morning from Innovative Field. Lehigh Valley starter David Parkinson (2-4, 5.52 ERA) was on the mound against Rochester’s Jackson Rutledge (4-6, 7.32 ERA). At the top of the first...
Teen charged for vandalism, break-in at Wilson HS
SPRING TWP., Pa. - Police in Spring Township say a teen is under arrest following a break-in, theft and vandalism at a local high school. 19-year-old Zachary Weitzel is charged with burglary, criminal trespass and theft by unlawful taking. Spring Township Police say they were contacted by Wilson High School...
Temple/St. Luke’s Med Student is Former Olympic Gymnast
When he’s not “rounding” on hospitalized patients at St. Luke’s Bethlehem campus as he trains to become a physician, Temple/St. Luke’s medical student David Jessen will be near a TV intensely watching the gymnastics competition in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, which begin Friday.
Broadband authority OKs $20M for laptops
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority voted Thursday to spend $20 million on more than 14,000 laptops to grow internet access in the commonwealth. The unanimous vote allows the Authority to award between 20 and 200 laptops to libraries, schools, municipalities and other groups. So far, 130 groups have applied to the program and applications are open through August 19, said Julia Brinjac, digital equity program manager...
Trump keeps battleground state lead
Former President Donald Trump is maintaining his edge in key battleground states despite concerns from his own pollster that the replacement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the likely Democratic nominee would knock him out of the lead. In the just-released Emerson College Polling-Hill newspaper survey, Trump lost a little ground but still leads the […]
Reforming juvenile justice system benefits kids, communities
We are youth advocates who were incarcerated at the ages of 14 and 15. We don’t want the juvenile legal system to do to others what it did to us and our peers. When a juvenile under 18 comes into the justice system, the juvenile must be treated not as adult, but as a child, a kid.
Sixth-generation broom makers open shop in Lopez
Lopez, Pa. — Since the late 1800s, the Meckley family has been handcrafting brooms using the same methods and equipment from a century ago. Now the family is stepping into the future with a new brick-and-mortar shop to sell their popular handmade goods. Owners Brett and Briana Meckley, of Meckley Brooms, recently opened a retail shop in Lopez, just eight miles north of Ricketts Glen State Park. The shop officially...
Bethlehem plans Delaware Avenue revamp to enhance safety and reduce speeds
Project Overview and Goals Detailed by Planning Director Rob Leslie; Key Features Include Lane Modifications and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements The post Bethlehem plans Delaware Avenue revamp to enhance safety and reduce speeds first appeared on Spotlight News.
Bethlehem to learn status of World Heritage site application
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A local delegation is in New Delhi, India, representing the city and its Moravian Church settlement in a bid for a spot as a UNESCO World Heritage site. With the right vote, Bethlehem could join an existing World Heritage site at Christiansfeld, Denmark, through an extension with fellow Moravian site nominations at Herrnhut, Germany, and Gracehill, Northern Ireland.
Kennywood rollercoaster reopens after photo appears to show cinderblocks supporting part of the ride
Two days after an alarming photo from oneBURGH media blew up on Facebook, Kennywood pumped the brakes on the Racer, temporarily shutting the rollercoaster down Wednesday.
School board honors girls wrestling coach
Parkland School Board directors began their May meeting with recognition of Anthony Shave as Pennsylvania’s Girls Wrestling Coach of the Year. “We had a tremendous inaugural season,” High school Principal Nathan Davidson told the board. Shave guided the high school team to league, district and regional championships. He...
Coopersburg Seeks Community Feedback for 10-Year Plan
The borough of Coopersburg is currently gathering community feedback for a comprehensive plan for the next decade that will make recommendations for land use, housing, transportation, community development, preservation, facilities and other policies. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. The borough of Coopersburg is currently gathering community feedback for a...
Champs! Blue Jays win region, off to states
Danny Qualteria, a St. Peter’s signee, hit two, two-run singles as Quakertown topped host Lower Macungie 10-5 on Wednesday afternoon in the American Legion Region 2 championship game. Quakertown, the reigning region champ and 2024 Bux-Mont League champion, successfully defended its title. Qualteria and Caleb Everitt each knocked three...
Four Mountain Hawks Named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars By GCAA
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Four members of the Lehigh men's golf team have been named NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars for the 2023-24 season by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Lehigh's honorees for the past season include graduate students Sam Barton and David Hurly, junior Jahan Bains and sophomore Will Caronchi. Hurly was recognized for the third consecutive year, while Barton caps his career with back-to-back GCAA academic honors.
Men’s Golf Announces Fall Schedule
Men's Golf Announces Fall Schedule PHILADELPHIA – The Thomas Jefferson University men's golf team is scheduled for six events this fall, the squad announced on Thursday. KEY DATES September 5 th at Jefferson Invitational – season opener October 6-8 at CACC Championship – three-round conference championship October 14-15 at Chestnut Hill Invitational – fall finale ABOUT THE RAMS 2023-24 team average: 368.7 Head Coach Nick Nguyen : 3 rd year Projected Top-5 Golfers returning: 5 VIEW FULL SCHEDULE.
LV IronPigs Already Looking Forward to New Christmas Wonderland | WDIY Local News
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are giving glimpses at what the winter months will look like as we brave the heat this summer. A press release from the team announced their new holiday tradition titled Illumination, a holiday lights walk-through at Coca-Cola Park. The vibrant outdoor experience will be made up...
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