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Mickey Mouse throws perfect first pitch at Little League World Series
Stunning performances by Little Leaguers and a celebrity visitor wowed the crowds at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.A beloved icon, Mickey Mouse himself, threw out the first pitch on Saturday afternoon.It was a perfect throw over the plate and a magical moment worthy of celebration.Mickey Mouse is visiting the Keystone State from the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, where everyone can be a kid, no matter how old they are.Disney is the parent company of 6abc.RELATED | Council Rock Newtown welcomed home from LLWS with big celebrationCouncil Rock Newtown welcomed home from LLWS with big celebration
A full-body workout in 7 minutes? Give it a try at Upper Nazareth's new fitness court
UPPER NAZARETH TWP., Pa. — Squat, push, lunge, pull, bend. And don’t forget core and agility training. Your next full-body workout may not even take you 10 minutes — but you’ll have to head to Upper Nazareth to get the chance. The township on Saturday unveiled...
Reading Public Library awarded Professional Development Mini-Grant
The Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries has announced that 14 libraries across Pennsylvania have been awarded Professional Development Mini-Grants to enable librarians and staff to develop new skills and stay up to date on current trends. In Berks County, the Reading Public Library received a $5,000 mini-grant.
Beware... Something Spooky is Planned in Phillipsburg Halloween Weekend
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—As the days are shorter and the fall air arrives, the Phillipsburg Chamber of Commerce has conjured up not one but two spine-tingling events for the community this Halloween. Proceed if you dare, for one event is a beloved tradition, while the other is a classic fright in the downtown. Don’t be scared, stop by and enjoy an old-fashioned movie in the park.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A FREE Spooky Movie Night at Shappell Park Halloween weekend, the Phillipsburg Chamber of Commerce beckons all local brave souls to a FREE screening of the...
Moore on life: In cold storage
Clearing out things is a good way to start fresh, so I decided to do some long-neglected cleaning and recruited my husband’s help. “Hey Sweetie,” I yelled. “You in the mood to do some exploring?”. He came in right away. “Sure. What have you got in mind?...
Ongoing feud among Abington Township neighbors over alleged antisemitic behavior and anti-hate lawn signs reaches new verdict in PA Supreme Court
Drs. Simon and Toby Galapo of Abington Township are appellants in a legal battle that has made its way to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the Pennsylvania Record reported today. On Tuesday, August 20, four state Supreme Court justices reversed a trial court injunction issued by the Montgomery County Court of...
WATCH | Autistic 6-year-old found after over 100 person search throughout Lykens
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Authorities in Dauphin County have announced that their search for a 6-year-old autistic boy has come to a happy end after locating him at a nearby home. The boy,Jonathan Brian Pringle, is autistic and semi-verbal, according to Pennsylvania State Police. He was first reported...
Suspects in July bank robbery in North Canton arrested in Pennsylvania
CLEVELAND — Three people accused of robbing a North Canton bank at gunpoint in July were tracked down this week and arrested in Pennsylvania after being connected to another alleged robbery, police said. According to a social media post from the North Canton Police Department, Matthew D. Smith, 32,...
59 Cadets Graduate from PSP Academy, Receive New Trooper Assignments
MANHEIM, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Col. Christopher L. Paris congratulated 59 Cadets who graduated from the PSP Academy on Friday and officially became troopers. “Today is the result of a more than six-month commitment from a dedicated group of women and men who completed the intense...
Pitt's fortunes in 2024 hinge on dramatic changes on offense
Aug. 24—When Pat Narduzzi spoke to his team one day early in training camp, he made the 2024 season personal for his players. "I told the guys ... 'This is team 135. This is the 135th edition of Pitt football. The 2024 team will be one team — it's you. What are you going to do?' " Yes, Pitt football history goes all the way back to 1890 when the school was called Western University of ...
Veteran, minority, women’s businesses get nearly $700 million boost
Fostering an atmosphere where Pennsylvania small businesses can thrive has been a top priority of the Josh Shapiro-Austin Davis administration from its outset. Those efforts have paid off as the commonwealth set a record by allocating $691 million to small diverse businesses and veteran business enterprises during the 2022-23 fiscal year. The SDBs and VBEs are essential to guiding Pennsylvania out of tough economic times, Shapiro and Davis claim.
Andy Lewis, Sr., and Jacob Christman top Race of Champions Sportsman Competition
Andy Lewis, Sr., of Ontario, NY and Jacob Christman of Walnutport, Pa., won both Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series this past Friday night at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, NY. Lewis won the held-over feature from Friday, July 12 and Christman captured the regularly scheduled 35-lap feature. Lewis started second...
Eat, Sip, Shop: Single mother bringing ‘grand-scale’ bakery and cafe to new Boyd complex
BETHLEHEM, Pa – Starting next year, the spotlight will shine on mouthwatering cakes, quiches, croquettes and other French-inspired treats at the same spot where big-name Hollywood stars previously lit up a movie screen in downtown Bethlehem. Paris Baguette, a bakery café franchise with more than 4,000 units worldwide, is...
Easton football gets the opening challenge it wanted in defeat to C.B. West
Easton Area High School’s football team got what it asked for on Friday night. 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.
Business with focus on art, creativity, to open new site at Promenade Saucon Valley
A business with an eye for art and creativity is expanding with a new location this fall at Promenade Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township. SmARTivities Showcase plans to tentatively open on Oct. 4 at the shopping destination, 2845 Center Valley Parkway. It will go between Elite Salons & Suites and The Promenade Pop-Up Shop. SmARTivities is taking over the space formerly occupied Peeps & Co, which closed in winter 2021, and most recently housed Nissley Vineyards, a pop-up retailer last holiday season.
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