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Court fight looms for Allentown officials after council hires attorney to sue mayor
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A rift between Allentown’s top officials grew deeper Wednesday night as city council hired an attorney to potentially sue Mayor Matt Tuerk. Six of seven council members voted to pass a resolution to engage Brown McGarry Nimeroff Attorneys. Councilman Santo Napoli was the lone vote against it.
Vehicle crashes into pole reported in Lebanon City
LEBANON, Pa. — A vehicle struck a pole in Lebanon County Wednesday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The crash was reported in the 1100 block of Walnut Street near 12th Street in Lebanon City. It's in the area of Gamelot Cleaners. Slowdowns are expected in...
Man accused of killing two young men in Schuylkill County in court Wednesday
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — "I feel like he should be where they are. Like he shouldn't be breathing the air we breathe," said Tanya Evans, Angelito Caraballo's mother. A mother's grief was on display outside the Schuylkill County Courthouse as Lamour Branch faced a judge accused of killing two Schuylkill County teenagers, 16-year-old Angelito Caraballo and 18-year-old Hunter Mock.
Allentown School Board accepts resignation, leaving vacant seat up for grabs in August
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown School Board on Thursday approved the resignation of former school Director Daysell Ramirez. The open seat created by her resignation will be filled next month. The board approved the resignation in a 6-0 vote. Board President Andrene Brown-Nowell and Vice President Audrey Mathison, as well...
Allentown getting $35K to improve biking trails
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Allentown is getting a big financial boost to improve the city's biking paths. The city will receive $35,000 in state funding through the "WalkWorks" program. The grant money will go toward developing a comprehensive bike infrastructure plan for the city. A city official says the plan will...
Mullets Take Center Stage at Lebanon Area Fair’s New Contest
LEBANON, Pa. — You either love them or hate them, but you certainly know the iconic mullet haircut. On July 25 at the Lebanon Area Fair, the beef barn was full of mullets and mullet supporters alike for the fair’s first-ever mullet contest. Inspired by the Pennsylvania Farm...
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Launch Open Road Tolling in 2025
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced plans to switch to Open Road Tolling (ORT) east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension in January 2025. This move caps a 15-year transition aimed at enhancing travel convenience and safety. ORT charges tolls electronically. Drivers pass under...
Man sets fire to home to halt sheriff's sale: Police
Dalmatia, Pa. — A warrant was issued Friday for a Northumberland County man who allegedly set his home on fire the day it was scheduled for a sheriff's sale. Early the morning of June 20, firefighters responded to a a fire at the two-story home of Andrew John Souder, 35, at the 200 block of River Road in Lower Mahanoy Township. The fire was fully involved and originated on the second-floor of the home, according to the affidavit. Hickory Corners Fire Chief Ricky Spotts found...
Get Ready for the 5th Annual 5K Run for Shelter
The Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS® (R-BAR) is thrilled to announce their 5th annual 5K Run for Shelter, benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Berks County and Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks Inc (NHS). Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 5, at Gring’s Mill Recreation Area for an event that promises excitement, community spirit, and a chance to make a real difference.
Wings drop day game to Lehigh Valley, 11-4
The Rochester Red Wings dropped a day game to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Wednesday, 11-4, as the Phillies affiliate scored six in the eighth to put away what had been a 4-4 tie. The loss puts the Wings two games back of first place in the second half. Rochester...
Screeching sneakers and slam dunks: Lehigh Valley Awesome Fest kicks off
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - At Cedar Beach Park in Allentown, the sneakers are screeching, and the hoops are on fire. What else would you expect from Lehigh Valley Awesome Fest?. "Anytime you say awesome, you have a nice smile on your face. So that's what this event is about is about bringing smiles to people, bringing community together," said Toomey Anderson, co-founder of Awesome Fest.
Kamala Harris invigorates Democrats in swing state Pennsylvania
In the US state of Pennsylvania, the Democratic Party's switch to Kamala Harris as its presumptive nominee for president has re-energized its campaign for the White House in a key battleground state, grassroots party activists say. "It has to be Kamala Harris because if we don't pick Kamala Harris, we will lose," he said.
Fight the fraud: PPL urges customers 'remain vigilant' and hang up the phone
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Don't mind your manners. Be rude to scammers. PPL Electric Utilities is warning customers to be vigilant against scammers and just "hang up the phone." In a release, PPL said that since April, its customers have reported more than 300 scams, a 250% increase from the same period in 2023.
Coca-Cola Park to host ‘Illumination!’ holiday lights event
Coca-Cola Park will be decked out with more than a million holiday lights during the IronPigs off-season later this year. The IronPigs organization announced in a news release Wednesday that the park will become home to “Illumination!,” a walk-through holiday lights display between November and January. In addition to viewing the lights, guests will be able to make s’mores at fire pits, get ...
Berkshire Mall closed until Friday due to water main break, Boscov’s remains open
WYOMISSING, Pa. -- A shopping mall in Berks County is temporarily closed. A post Thursday morning on Facebook for the Berkshire Mall says the mall is closed because of a water main break. The mall posted an update Thursday afternoon saying it will be closed until Friday, when it will...
Teen Birth Rates Decrease in Berks with Efforts of Prevention Initiative
Berks Teens announced that the latest data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health 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 U.S. data overall, with 13.2 births per 1,000 in 2022. (see graph below.)
Scott Kingery hits two home runs leading the IronPigs to victory in Rochester
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (50-47) and the Rochester Red Wings (52-45) played game three of a six-game series on Thursday morning from Innovative Field. Lehigh Valley starter David Parkinson (2-4, 5.52 ERA) was on the mound against Rochester’s Jackson Rutledge (4-6, 7.32 ERA). At the top of the first...
Allentown City Council poised to sue mayor over racism probe
Allentown City Council on Wednesday voted 6-1 to hire a lawyer to represent them in a proposed lawsuit against Mayor Matt Tuerk in an ongoing dispute over an investigation into alleged racism at city hall. Santo Napoli, city council vice president, was the only member to vote against the hiring of Philadelphia law firm Brown McGarry Nimeroff. The proposed lawsuit stems from a disagreement ...
NFL player turns to Albright College music program to pursue passion
READING, Pa. - From the professional football field to the digital music making studio at Albright College... "Music is something that I was always drawn to. I'd always mix around on garage band in high school and in college, too.” explained NFL running back Evan Hull. It may seem...
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