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Dear Abby: How do I avoid a lunch date with a taker and a talker who I have nothing in common with?
DEAR ABBY: I have an acquaintance I became friendly with 20 years ago through a mutual friend. The acquaintance now lives in another state. She is a taker and a talker, and I have nothing in common with her. She has made antisemitic comments that left me speechless and unable to respond. I regret not being able to speak up at that time.
Thriving crystal retailer shutters at Promenade Saucon Valley
A thriving crystal retailer that once had a presence with multiple sites in Lehigh and Bucks counties now is down to a single location. Handmade Mystic on June 25 closed its 1,200-square-foot store at Promenade Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township. The retailer opened at the bustling shopping center in March 2023. Married co-owners Andrew and Danyel Harrison then closed shop in May 2023 in Doylestown, Bucks County, after just over a year in business; and in mid-July 2023 at 2 S. Fourth St. at Emmaus’ triangle. They operated that site for about three years in Emmaus.
Dear Annie: I had my car detailed and when I got it back, some of my spare change was gone
DEAR ANNIE: I get my car detailed at a business near the beach in Los Angeles. When I took my car there, I meant to move the spare change that I kept for parking meters and laundry out of the car, but I did not. I forgot. When I got...
What the Supreme Court decision on homelessness means for unhoused communities
The U.S. Supreme Court’s watershed decision on homelessness Friday will make it easier for elected officials and law enforcement authorities nationwide to fine and arrest people who live on streets and sidewalks, in broken-down vehicles or within city parks — which could have far-reaching health consequences for unhoused Americans and their communities.
Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election. In a historic 6-3 ruling, the...
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down portion of I-78, causes delays in Lehigh County
UPDATE: SUV passenger seriously hurt in I-78 wreck that closed highway for hours, police say. A multi-vehicle accident has shut down a portion of Interstate 78 East, which is causing traffic delays as far back as the Trexlertown exit in Upper Macungie, state police said. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s...
Dr. Oz discusses headache causes and solutions
Q: Lately, I’ve been getting headaches that really knock me out. I can’t figure out what’s causing it. Can you suggest some possibilities so I can get rid of them? -- George F., Atlanta. A: Identifying what sets off your headache can be tricky, but if you...
Hints from Heloise: Protecting your packages from porch pirates
Dear Heloise: I got very tired of porch pirates who steal my packages, and I decided to do something about it. I bought a metal sign that said, “Smile! You’re on a hidden camera.” I put it up where the porch pirates usually steal items. I also had a doorbell camera installed. I don’t know if the thieves knew they were being recorded or not, but it helped the police identify them.
Today’s mortgage rates for July 1, 2024
Looking for the most up-to-date mortgage rates to empower your purchasing or refinancing decisions? We’ve got you covered. Here, you can view today’s mortgage interest rates, updated daily according to data from Bankrate, so you can have the most current data when purchasing or refinancing your home. 30-year...
Why Eagles player’s view from above during rehab could help during a training camp battle
Eagles cornerback Zech McPhearson was watching the final of the high school seven-on-seven tournament between Millville High School and Pleasantville High School at Stephen J. Giangiulio Memorial Field in Voorhees Township, which he and defensive tackle Milton Williams co-hosted and sponsored Friday evening. The venture was an avenue for he and Williams to give back to the community.
Miss Manners: They insisted they returned a book they borrowed, but I saw it on their bookshelf
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A couple with whom my wife and I occasionally socialize told us about their planned vacation to, among other places, the Gettysburg battlefield. I am a Civil War enthusiast and I have three or four books related to the battle, which I offered to loan them to peruse before their trip.
Greater Valley YMCA adds branch. Are liquor stores open July 4th? | Lehigh Valley government watch
Here is a look at some government and other community news across the Lehigh Valley region for the week beginning Monday, July 1:. DOYLESTOWN | Effective Monday, the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties will officially come together with Greater Valley YMCA, becoming River Crossing YMCA. As a result, the Y says members and participants from Bucks, Lehigh and Northampton counties in Pennsylvania and Hunterdon County in New Jersey will benefit from the facility amenities and specialized programming offered at all 12 member branches. “As one YMCA, we truly are stronger together, committed to building upon the excellence of over 100 years of service to our local communities,” Zane Moore, president/CEO of River Crossing YMCA, said in a statement.
Alan Ruck’s birthday astrology and your horoscope for July 1, 2024
BIRTHDAY STAR: Actor Alan Ruck was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on this day in 1956. This birthday star earned a 2023 Emmy nomination for his role as Connor Roy on “Succession.” He also played Stuart Bondek on “Spin City” from 1996-2002 and he’s appeared on episodes of “One Day at a Time,” “Dirty John,” and “The Exorcist.” Ruck’s film resume includes roles in “The Burial,” “Young Guns II,” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”
Long list of Delaware River towns protected by federal law could include Easton and P’burg
A new proposal to Phillipsburg Town Council could reshape the future of all life along the area’s most fabled waterway. A spokesperson for the Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River Management Council told the town lawmakers on June 26 that they could be reconsidered for inclusion in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act if the officials agree to support the group’s other efforts.
Does Northampton County need a $63M parking deck with new office space?
Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure has made his pitch for a $63 million parking deck and three floors of offices. He wants authorization to borrow money to build the structure next to the courthouse in Easton. Now, it’s county council’s move. If you purchase a product or register...
Asking Eric: ‘I need grandchildren from this boy!’
DEAR ERIC: My youngest son (my baby!) had a horrible breakup last year. I still hate her and sob-yelled during an Alanis Morrissette concert to “You Oughta Know”. Yes, I sob-yelled in public. Cue shame. And righteousness. Hate is powerful. Said son is adorable, nice, has a great job that he loves, etc. Yet, he won’t date.
Share your thoughts on Easton at these community meetings
Easton City Councilman Frank Pintabone wants to hear thoughts, comments and concerns on Easton to engage with residents. Pintabone will host a series of meetings In an initiative called “constituent meetings in the neighborhoods,” according to a news release. Each meeting is slated to last an hour. Anyone from the public is welcome to attend.
Eagles’ Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni ‘don’t have to be best friends,’ but fans are concerned
ALLENTOWN, Pa. ― Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts spent Saturday afternoon playing in teammate DeVonta Smith’s celebrity softball game at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. For the first time in weeks, Hurts was not the center of attention. He has been criticized since the end of minicamp for not...
Dear Abby: Widower struggles to find a way forward
DEAR ABBY: I was married to a wonderful woman for 27 happy years until she passed last year. We did everything together. Now I feel lonely and depressed. We had a sweet furry guy named Maxx who was our whole world. I lost Maxx a few months ago, and I am devastated.
Today’s daily horoscope for July 1, 2024
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Repetition has been a theme for about three weeks, and now you’re ready to do something completely different. There will be an interruption of the pattern, probably in the form of a messenger. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Curiosity is your guiding impulse of the day....
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