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Shapiro: Trump has no credibility to speak on antisemitism
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) slammed former President Trump on Monday, saying that he has no credibility to speak about antisemitism. Shapiro was on the shortlist to be Vice President Harris’s running mate in the weeks before she announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) would join her ticket. On Monday, MSNBC’s Joy Reid asked him…
Bucks County parents sentenced up to 16 years behind bars after 7 kids found in squalor
Two parents in Bucks County were sentenced to eight to 16 years behind bars after their seven children were found living in deplorable conditions last year.Video in the player above is from a previous report.The children involved ranged in age from 16 to just four years old.The investigation began in April 2023 when police received a report that children were entering an abandoned trailer in the Green Top Trailer Park in West Rockhill Township, Pennsylvania.When officers arrived at the scene, they found two children belonging to 48-year-old Shane Robertson and 38-year-old Crystal Robertson.One child was barefoot and the other wore...
Colonial-Schuylkill League football top 10 games to watch in 2024
Wilson, Salisbury and Catasauqua have new coaches and would love to get off to good starts. Any wins the rebuilding Warriors, Falcons and Rough Riders get will be followed by big celebrations. Bangor also has a new coach, but it’s really just a restructuring of the previous staff with Vinnie Andrews taking over the non-fun jobs previously done by Paul Reduzzi. They will continue to split the ...
Making the Case for Community Engagement with Laura Cole | HealthBEAT
On this episode, Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak, acting Executive Director of the Leonard Parker Pool Institute for Health, talk with Laura Cole, Manager of Civic Innovation for the City of Allentown. They discuss the role local government plays in neighborhood development, but the importance of giving residents the loudest voice of all.
Philadelphia Opens First Urgent Care for Mental Health
A new urgent care clinic just for mental health care and wellness needs has opened in Philadelphia. The Merakey Mental Health Walk-In Clinic will service adults 18 and older who need same-day mental health care that is not an emergency, such as quick counseling sessions, psychiatric evaluations, referrals, and more.
Musikfest poster artist continues to showcase work in South Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Even though Musikfest 2024 is in the books, one local artist, whose iconic celestial design donned this year's mugs and festival poster, is continuing to show off her artistry in South Bethlehem. Between her poster design, the 1st Street bus stop mural and teaching classes at the...
Family-run day care, housing-conversion project approved by Allentown zoners
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — An Allentown day care operator is set to move her business about a half-mile away after getting city zoning officials’ approval Monday. And offices near Center City soon could house several familles. Maria De La Cruz has run De La Cruz Family Day Care at...
New bathing suits for Max Myers swimmers
The Barbera Cares Program distributed bathing suits to boys and girls at Max Myers swimming pool, 1601 Hellerman St. Car guy Gary Barbera and the Barbera Bear handed out new bathing suits to all the kids. The suits came in handy especially for youngsters without one, as rules prohibit swimming in street clothes. ••
Cinco restaurant to debut Aug. 22
The restaurant will be open to students, faculty, staff, and the community. Cinco is set to make its debut Thurs., Aug. 22. Find a Mexican-inspired menu featuring tacos, burritos, bowls, salads, and more. The space: The space at 201 McCartney St.—which will welcome students, faculty, staff, and the community—will feature...
The Pizza Joint another step closer to opening next to South Bethlehem brewery
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Pizza one direction and beer another. The Pizza Joint on Airport Road in Allentown is expanding operations into Bethlehem’s South Side. It will operate in primarily a takeout format at 325 Broadway — an Italianate-style, three-story, brick masonry commercial and residential building dating to around 1900.
Nazareth Area School District administrative shakeup: 3 get raises, 1 job eliminated
The Nazareth Area School District gave its outgoing superintendent a sizable payout when he left his post last week. But the district will make up that loss by leaving one of its top administrative jobs vacant. Isabel Resende was named the superintendent on Aug. 13. She replaces Richard Kaskey, who...
75-foot-wide floating deck to offer views of Schuylkill River
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A 75-foot-wide floating work of art and observation deck is coming to the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia.Mural Arts Philadelphia said Monday that construction on FloatLab, a river access point at Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philly, will begin in the fall and be completed by the summer of 2026."FloatLab will be a revolutionary platform that redefines how our community interacts with the Schuylkill River," Mural Arts Philadelphia executive director Jane Golden said. "But it's more than just a piece of art; it's going to be a space where people can connect with the water and each other."According...
Sals Barbershop offers FREE back-to-school haircuts for kids K-12
The back-to-school season can be a stressful and costly time for parents, but a local barbershop in Willow Grove wants to help parents by taking one expense off their plates. Sals Barbershop on the Willow Grove Mall is hosting a back-to-school event for kids K-12 to get a FREE haircut. On August 25 from 1 […]
Harlem Globetrotter hosting 2nd annual ‘Edgemont Day’ in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Harlem Globetrotter Chris “Handles” Franklin is hosting his second annual “Edgemont Day” in Harrisburg this weekend. According to a post on X, Franklin is hosting “Edgemont Day,” a community event featuring free food, ice cream, drinks, horseback riding, family activities, bounce houses, a magician, face painting, basketball and card game tournaments, educational exhibits, penny candy store, free haircuts from local barbershops, and music.
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