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Saying goodbye to summer: Find out where to eat, drink and be entertained this Labor Day weekend
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — It went too fast. It was too hot. It rained too much. Yes, it's true, the unofficial end of summer is here. If you have any part of the long weekend open, and you aren't at the beach or lake, there are more than a few chances for all ages to eat, drink and relax at a variety of food and beverage-inspired activities throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Catasauqua football rides Reilly’s arm, legs to win over Wilson
Aiden Reilly’s sophomore season with the Catasauqua football team hasn’t unfolded like he envisioned a few months ago. But that’s a good thing for the 5-foot-8, 150-pounder and the Rough Riders, who improved to 2-0 with Reilly at quarterback after a 34-14 Colonial/Schuylkill White Division victory over host Wilson on Saturday afternoon at Smith Field.
Lehigh Completes First 18 Holes At Fall-Opening Alex Lagowitz Memorial
HAMILTON, N.Y. – Saturday morning rains have shortened the fall-opening Alex Lagowitz Memorial to a 36-hole event. The Lehigh men's golf team shot 302 in Saturday's opening round at Seven Oaks Golf Club, with the Mountain Hawks sitting in 11th place out of 15 teams in the field. Junior...
Easton receives $100,000 grant for public art projects
EASTON, Pa. — Easton has secured a multiyear $100,000 grant to fund public arts projects and activities in the city over the next four years. The funds, from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, are intended to go toward “reinforcing the city’s standing as a hub for creativity, culture, and community-driven revitalization,” the Greater Easton Development Partnership said.
Catasauqua football overcomes miscues, beats Wilson
Jordan Bradshaw fumbled the ball early in the fourth quarter as Catasauqua was driving toward a game-clinching touchdown Saturday afternoon at Wilson. It was the senior’s second fumble in as many weeks. “As a senior,” he said, “you can’t keep letting your team down.” Catasauqua’s coaching staff didn’t stay down on Bradshaw, though. After the Rough Riders’ defense stopped the Warriors on fourth ...
Easton, Wilson run to championships at Northampton cross country invitational
Easton and Wilson girls each claimed championships at Saturday’s Northampton Invitational cross country race at East Allen Park. Easton’s girls used their depth to win the team title in the Class 3A race. The Red Rovers put five runners in the top 20 to score 62 points to runner-up Downingtown West’s 66. Emmaus was third at 93.
Man arrested for shooting that injured 6 people at Allentown festival
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- A second suspect involved in a shooting on Sunday that injured 6 people near Allentown's annual Dominican festival was taken into custody, the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office announced Friday. District Attorney Gavin Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca identified the second suspect as Miguel Angel Ovalles Ubri of Allentown. Ovalles Ubri, 28, was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person, according to a news release from the DA's Office. Ovalles Ubri's arrest comes days after the first suspect, Yunior Peralta-Quintana, 21, was taken into custody Sunday. According to Holihan, Peralta-Quintana, who...
Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
Kenzie Padilla, an all-American swimmer headed to Harvard, observed many discrepancies between girls' and boys' sports at her Phoenixville school. A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The BSR September 2024 repertory movie roundup
Summer’s over, but the fall repertory cinema season is just beginning. September has a packed lineup at the region’s repertory theaters, including a ‘70s comedy classic, the start of a series of world cinema seminars, and a series of L.A. shaggy dog adventures. The highlights. Sunday, September...
Man shot while sitting outside his home in Philadelphia, police say
Philadelphia police are searching for the person who they said shot a man while he was sitting outside of his home Friday night. According to police, around 10:47 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of N. Peach Street for a report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival,...
Registration opens to give Philly adults a second chance to earn high school diploma
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. There is good news for adults who hope to earn their high school diplomas but did not previously have a chance. The School District of Philadelphia’s Opportunity Network...
Bold predictions for Jalen Hurts, Eagles offense during Week 1 game vs Packers
It sounds strange to say this. We're going to do so anyway. This is the 92nd season of Philadelphia Eagles football, and there has never been a game played like the game we will see on Friday. Black helmets... White jerseys... Black pants... That alone looks bizarre, Then, there's the...
Hundreds of vendors set up for annual Corn Festival
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The annual Corn Festival was held Saturday in Shippensburg. It’s held every year on the last Saturday in August. The event brings together the entire community. “I think it’s a tradition,” Michael Smith, President of the Shippensburg Corn Festival, said. “People come back when...
Phillies pick their September call-ups and activate Alvarado
The Phillies activated Jose Alvarado from the restricted list after Saturday's win over the Braves, optioning right-handed reliever Yunior Marte to Triple A. Alvarado missed six games dealing with a family matter back home in Venezuela. He rejoined his teammates Friday but wasn't activated until after Saturday's game. The Phils...
Retail Watch: French-style bakery cafe to open in Bethlehem
Just imagine: You’re a single parent of four kids, working from home, and you’re trying stay active in life. What do you do? Well, for Hellertown resident Lan Ma, you open an international bakery cafe chain’s first location in the Lehigh Valley. “I couldn’t even imagine a better location than this one,” Ma said. The chain, Paris Baguette, will open at 30 W. Broad St. in Bethlehem in February, ...
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