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Pierogis and Pints in Carbon County
PALMERTON, Pa. — Pierogies are on the menu at Blue Mountain Resort near Palmerton this weekend for the Pierogi's and Pints festival. The event is the first of its kind for Blue Mountain Resort and it kicks off Saturday at 11am. "There's going to be pierogi sampling, 20 draft...
Pa. schools get just under $1 million to tackle lead contamination
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced $26 million in funding to help schools and child care facilities test for and treat lead contamination in drinking water. The annual funding is part of the Voluntary School and Childcare Lead Testing and Reduction Grant, which has provided more than $150...
Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I really wanted to take control over how I […]
Lehigh Valley Brew at the Zoo returns for 9th year
NORTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Lehigh Valley Zoo has a lot of events brewing, with one set to center on beer. The zoo, at 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, will hold its ninth annual Brew at the Zoo event from 3-6 p.m. Sept. 14. Visitors will be able to...
Saucon Valley football reverses recent history with season-opening win at Bangor
Saucon Valley High School’s football team battled past history as much as it tangled with Bangor in both teams’ season opener Friday night on Paul Farnan Field at Bangor Memorial Park.
At-risk student academy contract gets renewed with Easton Area School District
Easton Area School District will renew an agreement with Buxmont Academy to provides programs for at-risk students. At the school board meeting Aug. 13, Easton Area’s Director of Student Services Craig Reichl said 45 students were enrolled in the program last year. He said the district plans to to reduce enrollment to 40 students under the one-year renewal agreement to save money.
The 1965 Windsor Locks Little League World Series Championship Team
(August 24, 2024) — To baseball fans across the world, the end of August means it’s time to watch the Little League World Series championship tournament in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of Little League baseball. During the summer of 1965, 6,350 teams from across the world began a baseball journey. Playing in a single elimination format, fourteen youngsters representing the small blue-collar town of Windsor Locks, Connecticut, defeated thirteen of those teams to become the 1965 Little League World Champions. I was part of that team, and it was the thrill of a lifetime!
Mid-Penn football stars for Friday, Aug. 23, 2024
Teams in Pennsylvania got the high school football season going on Friday, and several Mid-Penn players turned in big games. The following is a quick look at the top performances reported to PennLive:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Growing pains for East Stroudsburg North football in season opener
HONESDALE — East Stroudsburg North came into the season with a lot of optimism. It was the second season under head coach Dave Laughlin; Wayne King was arguably the best quarterback on the mountain; and a number of new and returning players were going to help North take a step in the right direction. Some of those things came true, with players like King and Zach Deresky-Martinez providing a much-needed punch to the offense and, in the...
Freedom football leaves Staten Island with season-opening win thanks to late field goal
FULL STORY: Freedom football shows resiliency in season-opening win. Freedom High School’s football team got off to a hot start in its unique season-opener. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
High school football predictions for Week 1: Everybody wants to start strong
Pennsylvania high school football teams want a strong start this weekend and so do our Fearless Forecasters. Read below as the lehighvalleylive.com sports staff provides predictions for the entire slate of Week 1 action. 2023 records. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
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