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Classic rockers’ show at Allentown Fair postponed after diagnosis
Heart lead singer Ann Wilson on Tuesday announced a cancer diagnosis and says her recovery will prevent her from performing this year. The classic rock band’s headlining stop set for next month at the Great Allentown Fair is now postponed, according to the websites for the act and the fair.
Dorney Park celebrates 100th anniversary of Thunderhawk roller coaster
It's a centennial celebration for a Dorney Park staple.The Thunderhawk roller coaster is 100 years old this summer.The park in South Whitehall Twp., near Allentown, threw a birthday party over the weekend, and the state added a proclamation celebrating the historic attraction.Park employees also created a pop-up history museum to chronicle the coaster's past.Originally named simply The Coaster, Thunderhawk was built back in 1924 as an out-and-back roller coaster, featuring a drop and return.It has been renamed and reconfigured over the years, but is still enjoyed by park-goers.This isn't the only big roller coaster-related news from Dorney Park this year.The park's first new roller coaster in 19 years, Iron Menace, opened earlier this season.Action News' Alyana Gomez on the fast track to the top of the Iron Menace in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Teacher celebrates 50 years hosting trivia games
NEW SMITHSVILLE, Pa. - John Hartzog, aka Doc Zog to his former students, began a trivia club at what was then Eyer Junior High School back in 1974. Saturday afternoon at Spectators in New Smithville, the former math teacher celebrated a half century of promoting useless knowledge. John Hartzog said,...
From pickle fudge to strawberry shortcake, folk festival serves up sweets
KUTZTOWN, Pa. – At the Kutztown Folk Festival, you can find all kinds of fudge at one stand. "We have 40-50 flavors. They're always changing," said Josh Galanti with Your Chocolate Guys. You can even sample each flavor. "Try the pickle fudge, definitely," Galanti said. "That's the first thing...
‘Beautiful new home’: Longtime florist blossoming at new Lehigh Valley location
S. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - A popular florist – offering “designs of distinction” since 1987 – is now blooming at a Lehigh County shopping center. Michael Thomas Floral, a full-service florist offering custom, one-of-a-kind flower arrangements and locally made gifts, in late May moved from its longtime home at 1825 Roth Ave. in Allentown to 4622 Broadway in South Whitehall Township.
Reading Coffee Company unveils new café in Birdsboro
The Reading Coffee Company cut the ribbon on its brand-new flagship café in Birdsboro on Saturday. Located at 316 West Main Street, the café is an exciting addition to the company’s roastery, retail store, and wine shop, all within its headquarters at the same address. Saturday’s ribbon...
Statler Brothers' grandsons perform at Gov. Mifflin Community Days
CUMRU TWP., Pa. – Governor Mifflin Community Days kept the great live music coming Tuesday night. Jack and Davis Reid performed for the crowd at the Governor Mifflin Intermediate School in Cumru Township. They're the grandchildren of members of the legendary Statler Brothers, who won many awards and performed...
'It is my life': Local hex sign painter puts love for art and tradition on display at Kutztown Folk Festival
KUTZTOWN, Pa. - For one local artist, creating art is not just a job but an adventure he shares with people every year at the Kutztown Folk Festival. "I paint Hex signs and I paint barn stars," said hex sign artist Eric Claypoole. Claypoole can get creative anywhere, even several...
Engines roar at Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles' "Hoods-up" weekend
BOYERTOWN, Pa. - That was the sound of a 1917 Poleman's engine starting. Just one of the many sounds you can hear at the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles' Hoods up weekend. Museum-goers can check out early and experimental engines from vehicles built right here in Pennsylvania. Don't worry if...
Bow WOW! Meet our Pet Photo Contest Winners
Dogs reigned supreme in our 11th Annual Pet Photo Contest, which garnered thousands upon thousands of votes this year, but there was one exception to that rule. Read on to meet this year’s winners and get to know them a bit better…. 1. Kody Renninger. 715 votes. Nickname: Kody...
Student Blog: First Blog - Get to Know Me!
Hi everyone! My name is Samantha Tempkin, and I am so thrilled to be joining Broadway World’s student blogger team! Broadway World has long been my go-to source of theater-related news, so getting to join this community as a writer is amazing, but also a little bit nerve-wracking if I’m being honest! Although I love writing, it has been a while since I’ve written about my own experiences and thoughts on a platform such as this one. My hope is that I can use these blogs to connect with students like myself surrounding the highs and lows of getting an education or being involved in theater. Even though I definitely won’t have the answer for everything, it has always helped me to know that there are other people having the same experiences as me, especially in a community like show business that can sometimes be difficult to navigate. That being said, I hope I can be that person for you and that you enjoy these blogs!
The Reading Theater Project and JCWK Dance Lab Hosts IN NATURE'S STUDIO Performance Event
The Reading Theater Project and JCWK Dance Lab have announced the 2024 In Nature’s Studio, an outdoor performance event at the Reading Public Museum Arboretum, 500 Museum Road, Reading, Pennsylvania. The performance will take place Sunday, July 21, 2024, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, and is free to attend, thanks to grant support from the Reading Musical Foundation and the United Way of Berks County. More information can be found at: readingtheaterproject.org.
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