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Bethlehem's Musikfest 2024 Hits High Note with Record-Breaking Headliner Ticket Sales
Despite a notable slump in overall numbers, Bethlehem's Musikfest 2024 hit a high note, breaking a significant record for headliner ticket sales and sold-out shows. CBS News Philadelphia reported that ArtsQuest, the event organizers, announced over 50,000 tickets were sold to see headliners on the Wind Creek Steel Stage, amounting to an 8-percent bump from their best year back in 2011. Although the festival's turnout took a downward dip from the previous year, falling from 1.3 million to just over 1 million, the blend of musical allure and communal resilience seemed to resonate loud and clear.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks Sign 5 Talented New Players for 2025
Lehigh's head coach Fran Troyan has announced the addition of five talented newcomers to the Mountain Hawks softball team for the 2025 season. This incoming class includes a pitcher, a catcher, two outfielders, and a versatile utility player, hailing from Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California. These athletes will fill the gaps left by six graduating players after a successful 2024 season that concluded with a 32-20 record and an impressive 17-game winning streak. Each newcomer brings a strong background, with players crossing various competitive levels. The program aims to build on last year's successes with this promising group.
Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine students receive white coats
The Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine Class of 2028 students were honored Friday, Aug. 9, in the 2024 White Coat Ceremony at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia. Forty-two first-year medical students, who will train for all four years at Bethlehem-based Temple/St. Luke’s, donned their...
'Acting like children': Code of conduct conflict discussion disrupts Easton City Council
EASTON, Pa. — Questions about Easton City Council's code of conduct disrupted its meeting Wednesday, while addressing another supposed disruption last month. At Wednesday's meeting, Mayor Sal Panto Jr. brought up a copy of a letter Councilwoman Taiba Sultana sent to solicitor Joel Scheer concerning Panto and Councilman Frank Pintabone’s conduct at the July 24 meeting.
Business Administrator to Bid Farewell to Phillipsburg this Friday
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.---Phillipsburg's business administrator and clerk announced publicly at Wednesday's council meeting he will be leaving his position effective this Friday, Aug. 16. Hall would not comment on the resignation when contacted nearly two weeks ago.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Matthew C. Hall said his coworkers have known of his imminent departure since he tendered his two-week notice on Aug. 2. He has been the head of the town's business department for the past two years and has accepted a work-from-home position with Veolia North America. Veolia provides solutions for its clients' water,...
Woman accused of using counterfeit cash
BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for a woman accused of using counterfeit cash at multiple stores in Lackawanna County. According to the Blakely Police Department, the woman pictured tried to use counterfeit money at local businesses in Blakely and possibly in Dickson City. Anyone with information is asked to call […]
Pennsylvania murder suspect caught in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania. The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at […]
New website aims to make audit info more accessible for all Pennsylvanians
(WHTM) — A new website has been launched that aims to help Pennsylvanians with their audits. The Pennsylvania Department of Auditor General has created a new website to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to find audits in their county, as well as resources to help them better understand audits. “Our new, dynamic website was designed […]
Study finds Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates regardless of race
(WHTM) — A new study is out on traffic stops conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police. Most of them are during the daytime, on weekdays, and when someone is stopped for speeding, they’re usually 20 miles an hour over, among other study findings. “This is so important because traffic stops are the most common ways […]
Minority-owned small businesses in Pennsylvania to receive more state funding in 2024
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania set a record in assisting minority-owned small businesses last year, and more money will be spent in 2024 as part of an aggressive campaign to help those businesses achieve their dreams. Last year, for the first time, Pennsylvania steered nearly $700 million toward minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, including a Pittsburgh-based consulting […]
Presidential, VP candidates from both parties to visit Pennsylvania over next several days
Pennsylvania is again taking center stage in the race for the White House. Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance will be in Westmoreland County on Thursday morning. Former President Donald Trump will host a rally in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. On Sunday, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim...
Another national company set to close Pennsylvania stores due to bankruptcy
(WTAJ) — As companies around the country file for bankruptcy and stores close in many states, another national retailer is joining the list. LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, has filed for bankruptcy in Delaware, saying it is nearly $110 million in long-term debt. The filing comes with the announcement that 94 locations nationwide will be closing, including three in Pennsylvania.
Invasive pest noticeably absent in parts of Pa. this summer | Today in Pa.
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Coroner called to scene after boy disappears in creek while kayaking
UPDATE: Body of 10-year-old kayaker, missing 4 days, found in central Pa. creek. The coroner was called to the scene of a kayaking accident Wednesday morning, four days after a 10-year-old boy disappeared in the water. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Kids and social media: Pennsylvania doctor weighs in on the impacts of screen time
(WHTM) — In this day and age, it is hard to go without a phone and kids seem to always be on social media, which can lead to impacts on their mental health. Clinical psychologist at UPMC Doctor Melissa Brown says that usually the impacts are negative but there are some positives. “One of the […]
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