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Alvernia Opens 2024 Season at Goucher
Baltimore, MD (Aug. 30, 2024) - Alvernia University Women's Cross Country opened its 2024 season on Friday evening as the Golden Wolves took on the Goucher Baltimore Metro Meet. The course was a 5K course to open the season, one of the only times that Alvernia will compete in a...
Classic car stolen from Breinigsville-area hotel, Allentown police say
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Police in Allentown say they are looking for a classic car that was stolen. The 1939 Ford Coast to Coast classic vehicle was stolen from a Breinigsville-area hotel on Aug. 22, according to a Facebook post from the Allentown Police Department. The classic vehicle was being transported...
Soccer Recap: Southern Columbia Area Has No Trouble Against Midd-West
Southern Columbia Area kept a clean sheet against Midd-West on Thursday. They blew past the Midd-West Mustangs 4-0. The victory was familiar territory for the Tigers who have now won three contests in a row. They hit Midd-West with a four-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Macie Swank,...
Former softball player paralyzed after accident throws 1st pitch at IronPigs game
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – There was a special pregame before the IronPigs game Wednesday. Emily Brong, 26, took to the mound to throw out the first pitch. It marked a personal victory for the former softball player, who was paralyzed after a car accident in 2014. It was also the...
Upper Saucon Township Police Are Hiring
The Upper Saucon Township Police Department is seeking applicants to fill two full-time police officer positions. The Upper Saucon Township Police Department is seeking applicants to fill two full-time police officer positions. The department is partnering with the Lehigh County Chiefs of Police Association Consortium for physical agility and written exams applicants must successfully complete on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
Syracuse Mets pummel Lehigh Valley, 13-6
Allentown, PA - The Syracuse Mets erupted for their most runs inmore than a month as Syracuse beat the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, 13-6, onThursday night at Coca-Cola Park. The last time the Mets scored 13 runs in agame was July 19th against Rochester. Syracuse (70-57, 24-29) jumped on the board...
Red Bank's Wall named to dean's list at Alvernia University
RED BANK — Richard Wall, of Red Bank, is one of more than 750 students to earn the honor of being named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester. Wall is majoring in Accounting. "Congratulations to all the outstanding students who have been named to Alvernia...
Lehigh Valley welcomes new Papa Johns location
ALLENTOWN, Pa – Fans of Papa Johns pizza, chicken wings, Papadias and other menu staples have a new spot to frequent in Lehigh County. The pizza shop chain’s newest Lehigh Valley location opened Aug. 19 at 2703 W. Emaus Ave. in Allentown, franchisee Hany Sorial said. “We just...
Managing the Lehigh Valley's warehouse boom: The search for solutions
LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — Battles over warehouses are nothing new, as those living in Lower Macungie can attest. A 2010 agreement between the township and Jaindl Land Co. diverted plans for a nearly 700-acre quarryin Lower Macungie Township in favor of a mix of residential, commercial and industrial development.
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Introduces Exciting Coaster Kids Line
Innovative collection showcases the beloved mascots of the park’s famous coasters as youngsters. (ALLENTOWN, PA) August 29, 2024 – Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is thrilled to announce the launch of its captivating new line of apparel and accessories, the Coaster Kids Line. This innovative collection showcases the beloved mascots of the park’s famous coasters as youngsters, adorning t-shirts, backpacks, and water bottles. With their eye-catching colors and playful designs, these cool new merchandise items are sure to be a hit among young coaster enthusiasts.
Hackett's late field goal pushes Liberty past Central Catholic
ALLENTOWN, Pa - Thursday night lights in the EPC between Allentown Central Catholic and Liberty. The Hurricanes made the trip to J. Birney Crum stadium and left with a 15-14 win. Scoreless through one, the Vikings would strike first in the second quarter when Nate Young took the direct snap...
Allentown-area officials tout potential impact of $25M Solar for Schools program
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Many of Allentown’s aging public schools could be used as the poster child for a $25 million solar power program, officials said Thursday as part of a six-state tour promoting clean energy. The Climate Action Campaign's Clean Energy REVolution tour stopped at Allentown’s Arts Park,...
Soccer Game Recap: Pine Grove Takes a Loss
If Pine Grove was feeling good off their 9-1 takedown of Shenandoah Valley last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Pine Grove Cardinals lost 3-0 to the Blue Mountain Eagles on Thursday. The Cardinals have struggled against the Eagles recently, as their match on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
To be blunt, trampoline artists take Greater Allentown Fair attendees higher
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — How high did the Flippenout Extreme Trampoline performers spring during their outdoor show at the Great Allentown Fair on Thursday?. “I haven’t been that high since the Dead show at the Capitol Theater in New York in ’71,” said Terry Burkhart, 76, of Allentown with a laugh. “Those boys really get up there.”
Playground constructed without permit gets no relief from Lower Macungie
LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — A couple seeking to get a variance for a community playground built on their private land without a permit was denied relief Tuesday by the township Zoning Hearing Board. Raja Sohail Abbas and Saima Abbasi built a recreation complex of a basketball court, playground...
Berks County Board of Elections hears details on litigation involving the counting of mail-in ballots
READING, Pa. – The Berks County Board of Elections on Thursday heard a report concerning the details of a recent Commonwealth Court decision involving mail-in and absentee ballots. Special Counsel, Wyomissing attorney Jeff Butkowski, gave the details on the decision regarding Zimmerman V. the Depart of State. At issue...
Firefighters at Scene of Working Commercial Fire in Orwigsburg
Firefighters at the scene of a commercial building fire in Orwigsburg. Around 7:30am, emergency personnel responded to 705 West Market, Orwigsburg for a reported fire at the Federal Square Strip Mall at the Physical Therapy building. Initial reports were there was smoke coming from the building. When firefighters arrived, a...
Adalyn Rose raises $40K from inaugural Duck Derby in Muhlenberg Township
The Adalyn Rose Foundation, a Reading-based non-profit organization, held its first-annual Duck Derby fundraiser over the weekend. With support from local sponsors and participants, $40,000 was raised for the foundation. The Derby took place at Jim Dietrich Park on Sunday, August 25th, the final day of Muhlenberg Township’s Annual RiverFest.
Angela Brown appointed assistant director of academic affairs
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. — Angela Brown, assistant teaching professor of accounting, has been named assistant director of academic affairs at Schuylkill campus, effective Aug. 19. “Angela Brown is a fantastic colleague and has done a great job as the program coordinator for business,” said Cory Scherer, director of academic...
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