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Don’t miss the Black Eyed Peas in Pa. in August: Where to buy tickets
Fans have an opportunity next month to see the six-time Grammy Award-winning Black Eyed Peas perform in Pa. They will take the stage at Musikfest 2024 on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Bethlehem. Special guests are Flyana Boss and Loguidice. The hip-hop trio’s hits have included “Where Is The Love”...
Coates St Single Lane Closure With Flagging 7/18 & 7/19
The work originally scheduled for 7/17 & Thursday 7/18 is now pushed back to begin 7/18 & end 7/19. Traffic from all directions will be allowed through with direction from flaggers but may be slightly delayed. Emergency vehicles will be given first priority should they need to pass through. Location:...
Summer playground program in full swing
The township summer playground program continues through July 26. Locations include Devonshire, Frank McCullough Sr., Lindberg and Laubach parks. Any township student who has completed kindergarten through age 12 is able to participate. Registration can be completed the first day at the park you will be attending. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Friday and 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. LEFT: Lobach Jäckelyn Lema completes a handstand at the Laubach Park summer playground program. Additional photos appear on Page A11.PRESS PHOTO BY C. RICHARD CHARTRAND.
Pittsburgh Greeted by Clear Skies and Lower Humidity, Morgantown on Alert for Weekend Showers
Pittsburgh residents can expect a respite from humidity and possible storms today. The forecast puts a bright spin on the weekend, promising dry weather and clear skies as high pressure makes its way into the area. After early morning fog and low clouds dissipate, we're looking at scattered cumulus clouds but also relief from the mugginess that's clung to the city streets like an unwelcome second skin, according to the National Weather Service.
Homeless have equal rights, Allentown Council says in passing resolution
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown City Council on Wednesday showed its support for homeless people's rights, three weeks after advocates publicly shamed members for shooting down a more-robust measure. Six of seven council members voted to approve a resolution that says the city will commit “to the equitable use of...
Shady Maple Smorgasbord continues to thrive, serving thousands each day
LANCASTER, Pa. — In a day and age where all-you-can-eat buffets are declining in popularity, one spot in Lancaster County is thriving. Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl Township is having its best summer yet, feeding over 8,000 hungry customers each day. “The food is excellent here at Shady...
City of Reading Reminds Public of Sidewalk Café, Sales, and Vendor Regulations
The City of Reading is issuing a reminder to all residents and business owners about the regulations and ordinances regarding sidewalk cafes, sidewalk sales, and sidewalk vendors. This reminder comes in response to an increase in unpermitted open-flame cooking devices being used on sidewalks, which poses significant public safety risks.
ArtsQuest's Blast Furnace Blues to showcase music, barbecue competition
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Local and national blues acts will take the stage at SteelStacks this weekend. ArtsQuest’s annual Blast Furnace Blues Festival, celebrating its 13th year, will return with 11 musical acts paired with plenty of delicious, smoked eats. The free outdoor festival will be from 5 to...
Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot
Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the Philadelphia region, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. One of the more recent additions to the city’s growing restaurant scene is Kings Tavern. Owners Phil...
1 injured in shooting in Allentown's 8th Ward
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Police responded to a reported shooting in Allentown late Wednesday night. It happened near North Refwal and Tilghman Streets in the Eight Ward. That's in the same area an 11-year-old boy was shot in the head last month. A 69 news freelance photographer on the scene says...
Central Bucks East football standout Mike Carroll transferring before senior season
Mike Carroll, the five-star football recruit who has committed to play at Alabama, won't be at Central Bucks East for what would have been his senior season this fall. Instead, Carroll, along with his younger brother Liam, a rising sophomore wide receiver, have both transferred to national football powerhouse IMG Academy, a prep...
Hilltown police say woman on video call when man threatened to kill her with knife
A 20-year-old Hilltown man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly stabbed a woman and repeatedly threatened to kill her while she was on a video call with a friend. The friend and his mother told police that Jacob Cantando, of the Blooming Glen section of Hilltown, had a...
Trinity’s Will Detar, Northern Lebanon’s Aaron Seidel win national wresting titles at 2024 Fargo finals
Trinity’s Will Detar and Northern Lebanon’s Aaron Seidel led a contingent of nine Pennsylvania wrestlers who garnered national titles Wednesday nifht at the Junior and 16 and under wrwstling nationals in Fargo, N.D. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
NFL world reacts to terrible New York Giants news
Losing a fan-favorite player like Saquon Barkley is never easy, but it’s even more difficult to lose him to a division rival. And New York Giants team owner John Mara was clearly feeling that pain when Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. During the most recent episode...
Phillies Face Interesting Decision Regarding Backup Catcher
The Philadelphia Phillies will have an interesting decision to make in terms of their backup catcher. With J.T. Realmuto expected to return from the injured list soon, the team will have to choose between two options. Both Garrett Stubbs and Rafael Marchán have compelling cases to be the Phillies’ backup catcher going forward. In this case, minor league options are not a factor because both Stubbs and Marchán are in their last option year. Neither player has more than five years of major league service time, meaning an option being rejected by a player is not a factor.
NBA Fans Make Serious Joel Embiid Demand After Team USA Performance
NBA fans are roasting Philadelphia 76ers star and USA Basketball Men’s National Team starting center Joel Embiid for his performance Wednesday against Serbia. Embiid has struggled significantly during the USA's first few games, prompting criticism from fans who are demanding that he be ...
Norristown woman admits to vehicular homicide in borough crash that killed one, injured five
NORRISTOWN — A Norristown woman who police alleged was speeding, trying to outpace another vehicle and driving recklessly at the time she caused a four-vehicle crash on West Main Street, killing a passenger in another vehicle and injuring five others, is awaiting her fate on a vehicular homicide charge.
Montgomery County pool seeing more visitors this year due to heat wave
ELKINS PARK, Pa. (CBS) — A pool in Montgomery County is seeing more visitors this year with lifeguards saying that is because of this intense heat wave hitting our area."It feels very hot," said 7-year-old Joni Crommartie-Scott of West Oak Lane. "Like, the concrete is so hot."She came to the Conklin Pool in Elkins Park looking for a little relief on a scorcher of a Tuesday."It just feels so nice," she said.Nearby, her mother Rhonda Crommartie-Scott set up the perfect spot in the shade and said she had brought her daughter and friends here every day for the past few weeks...
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