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Allentown City Council tables vote on bill to upgrade, retitle city positions
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council voted 6-1 Wednesday to table an ordinance requested by the administration to reconfigure about 30 positions in several city departments. The administration said upgrading and retitling the positions will allow various departments to operate at a level more in line with the job...
Phillies top prospect dazzles in Double-A debut after recent promotion
It's been quite an exciting couple of weeks for Philadelphia Phillies No. 3 prospect Justin Crawford. The 20-year-old first pick of the Phillies in the 2022 MLB Draft has been rewarded not once but twice this month for his stellar play this season as a member of the Class-A Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
Schuylkill Haven Police Request Public's Help in Identifying Suspect
The Schuylkill Haven Borough Police Department is asking for your help tonight in identifying an individual involved in a criminal mischief incident. This incident occurred at the Santander Bank in Schuylkill on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Police have released an image of the suspect and are urging anyone who recognizes this person to come forward.
After deaths on Lehigh and Delaware, here’s how to river-tube safely
It’s been a hot July in the Lehigh Valley, with temperatures running higher than normal 15 of 24 days through Wednesday and reaching the 90s on 10 of those days. The Lehigh and Delaware rivers running through our communities can be a prime spot to cool off, but on numerous occasions since May, recreational outings have turned deadly.
Quick-thinking 10-year-old escapes potential kidnapping by asking cashier to pretend to be his mom
Editor's note: This article was originally published on November 18, 2022. It has since been updated. Around 840,000 children are reported missing every year in the US and while many of these reports are resolved within hours, some children go missing permanently. A 10-year-old might have had a similar fate if not for his quick and smart thinking. Sammy Green was heading home from school in Pottstown when a woman began following him, reports CBS News.
'The kids knew what they were doing': Dairy beef show champions shine at Lebanon Area Fair
Meredith Eberly's family members have been showing animals for several years at various local fairs, something the 17-year-old Conestoga Christian School freshman had always wanted to try. "One day my dad said we can do it," the Reinholds said. "He looked into dairy beef, which was a very good choice for us 'cause we already have a beef farm. So we are more experienced with growing beef." ...
Police Investigate Shenandoah Burglary on West Oak Street
The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a burglary in Shenandoah. According to Troopers, on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, police were dispatched to the 400 Block of West Oak Street in Shenandoah for a report of a burglary. The victim reported that power tools and two wooden doors were...
Photos: CABARET At Ephrata Performing Arts Center
See first look photos of the classic musical CABARET, now playing through August 10th at Ephrata Performing Arts Center. The cast is led by EPAC newcomer Tell Williams IV as the Emcee, Rachael Opdenaker as Sally Bowles, and Zach Haines as Cliff Bradshaw. Rounding out the principal cast is Julia Smith as Fraulein Schneider, Marc Lubbers as Herr Schultz, Rachel Faust as Fraulein Kost, and Rogan Motter as Ernst Ludwig.
Birchrunville Store Cafe Maintains Its Stellar Reputation
Francis Pascal’s Birchrunville Store Cafe still shares its circa-1850 structure with a working post office. And while that lends a certain quirky charm to its out-of-the-way Chester County location, it’s not the primary draw. For 25 years, this unassumingly unique BYOB has enjoyed a stellar reputation—so much so that scoring a table can still be a challenge.
Summer Santa: Lehigh Valley Zoo celebrates Christmas in July
N. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. -- The calendar and thermometer still say summer, but it was looking a lot like Christmas at the Lehigh Valley Zoo. The zoo got into the holiday spirit Thursday with its Christmas in July event. Kids got their pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There...
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
Police say marijuana scavenger hunt led to fatal City Park shooting of Reading teen
READING, Pa. - Law enforcement officials in Reading say two teens are under arrest, charged in the shooting death of another teenager in City Park earlier this month during what authorities are calling a scavenger hunt. 18-year-old Luis Rios and 16-year-old Jasir Escoto are facing murder charges in the July...
Women’s Lacrosse Earns IWLCA Academic Honors
Northborough, Mass. (July 25, 2024) - Five Alvernia University Women's Lacrosse student-athletes, as well as the Women's Lacrosse Team earned Academic Honors for their performances in the classroom, as announced by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA). Lauren Fox (Grad./Physical Therapy), Olivia Malone (Jr./Nursing), Mackenzie McKinney (Sr./Early Childhood Education),...
Cigarette ash sparked destructive porch fire in Ephrata, police say
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A porch fire in Ephrata Borough was started by cigarettes on July 25, according to Ephrata Police. Police say that around 7:37p.m., officers were called to the first block of North Church Street to investigate a porch fire. Police found that the fire was...
PA man sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison for attempted murder of FBI agents
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pennsylvania man will serve decades in prison after attempting to murder three Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agents. On Wednesday, July 24, United States District Court Judge Joseph F. Leeson sentenced 41-year-old Rafael Vega-Rodriguez to pay over $5,000 in fines, as well as serve 45 years in prison followed by five years […]
Teen birth rates decrease in Berks with efforts of prevention initiative
Berks Teens has announced the latest data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health that shows a decrease in Teen Birth Rates for Berks County and the City of Reading. After a slight uptick in last year’s data, Berks Teens was encouraged by the improvement and their part in the effort. The numbers indicate that Berks County’s birth rate is, for the first time, better than that of the US data overall, with 13.2 births per 1,000 in 2022. (see graph below.)
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