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Jury sides with Pennsylvania teacher in suit against district over Jan. 6 rally
A Pennsylvania school district violated a teacher’s constitutional rights by falsely suggesting he took part in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, a federal jury has concluded. After an 11-day trial, jurors found the Allentown School District retaliated against Jason Moorehead when it suspended him after the deadly insurrection in the nation’s capital and asserted he “was […]
Steward to close two Ohio hospitals, Pennsylvania facility at risk
Steward is closing two Ohio hospitals with another in Pennsylvania at high risk of closure as the health system continues to limp through bankruptcy. The closures of Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, both in Warren, Ohio, come after Steward failed to find a buyer for the facilities. The hospitals will start closing on or around Sept. 20, according to the system.
Plans for $450 million Pennsylvania laboratory complex unveiled
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Department of General Services (DGS) recently unveiled plans to construct a new $450 million joint laboratory complex in Harrisburg. According to DGS, the site plans they unveiled for the $450 million laboratory complex will provide state-of-the-art research and analysis facilities for four commonwealth agencies.
Saucon Valley football reverses recent history with season-opening win at Bangor
Saucon Valley High School’s football team battled past history as much as it tangled with Bangor in both teams’ season opener Friday night on Paul Farnan Field at Bangor Memorial Park.
Doylestown Native Pink Bungee Jumps Her Way onto Lincoln Financial Field Stage During Her Latest Philly Concert
Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field. Doylestown native Pink, was once again her unabashed, acrobatic, self during her latest concert at Lincoln Financial Field, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular singer started her latest P!NK’s...
Public memorial planned for Jesse Owens, Perkasie man, 21, who died after tree fall
A Perkasie-area man who was severely injured by a falling tree on Aug. 2 has died, according to his mom's Facebook page. Jesse Owens suffered traumatic brain injuries when a tree fell on him, a few days before his 21st birthday. He was put on life support at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, according to his mom, Kristin Moyer.
School board member addresses social media posts about Kamala Harris
The following letter was sent by the Souderton Area School District to community members on Friday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2024, with a message stating that “Earlier this month, we shared a message with you regarding the actions of one of our school board members, Mr. Formica. Today, Mr. Formica has asked that we share with you a letter he has written in response.”
Volvo selects Monterrey, Mexico for new Mack Plant
L. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. - Volvo Group announced today that is has selected Monterrey in northeast Mexico as the site of a new heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant. In early April, Mack Trucks parent company, Volvo Group, announced that it would build a plant in Mexico to supplement its U.S. production of Mack and Volvo trucks. Mack employees and their union were not happy.
Inside Schropp Dry Goods Shop
LoriAnn Wukitsch, President and CEO of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, shares the historical significance of Bethlehem’s new Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe as well as a glimpse into what to expect in store!. Tell us about the journey to launching the Schropp Shoppe!. Opening the Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe...
Crash in Montgomery County leaves 3 dead, 2 others injured
A car crash involving multiple vehicles left three people dead in Montgomery County Friday night.It happened just after 6:30 p.m. in the area of County Line Road and Park Avenue in Hatboro, Pennsylvania.Officers were called to the scene for reports of a crash with people trapped inside the cars.At the scene, police found three vehicles, one of which was flipped onto its roof.An investigation revealed that a Chevy Camero, driven by a 31-year-old man, was traveling west on County Line Road when it crossed into the eastbound lanes.That's when the Camero reportedly struck a Nissan SUV, which was driven by...
Action Park survivor stories shared live at upcoming NJ event
If you grew up in the '80’s you either visited Action Park or you certainly knew of its dark reputation for reckless abandon. It was an amusement park in Vernon where you were in charge of the rides and no one was in charge of the safety. It launched...
Doylestown Hospital Receives Award for Efforts to Promote Organ Donation
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A state group has given Doylestown Hospital a platinum award to recognize its efforts to encourage patients to donate their organs, eyes and tissues. The award came from the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) to recognize Doylestown’s efforts during National Donate Life Month in April. During that month, hospitals are encouraged to increase donations of organs. HAP worked with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the two organ procurement organizations that work in the state for this year’s efforts.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Doylestown Hospital was one of 118 hospitals in Pennsylvania that participated in this year’s efforts. It encouraged organ donation through staff training, campaigns to register new organ donors and community events. “Our Doylestown Hospital associates and medical staff have seen first-hand the impact of organ donation,” Doylestown Health President and CEO Jim Brexler said in a statement. “More than 6,500 Pennsylvanians need a life-saving organ transplant, and one donor can save up to eight lives and enhance up to 75 others.” Want more news like this delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly e-mail newsletters online. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Pa. Senate to introduce bill that would require cursive writing in schools
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has plans to introduce legislation that would affect handwriting being taught in schools. The legislation, written by Senator Wayne Langerholc (R-Cambria), would require Pennsylvania schools to teach cursive handwriting. Currently, at least 18 states mandate the teaching of cursive, including but not limited to states such as Alabama, […]
Renaissance Faire Coming to Doylestown’s Tileworks on Labor Day Weekend
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown welcomes its first Renaissance Faire in recent memory to the Tileworks over Labor Day weekend, bringing live performances, music, demonstrations and vendors specializing in all things medieval. The festival, which will run from Aug. 31 through Sept. 2, goes from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Performers will include a Celtic magician, singers and poets, a belly dancer, a juggler, sword fighters and a strongwoman.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Demonstrations will offer attendees lessons in archery, axe throwing, dagger tossing, tile making, metal smithing and using a whip. There will...
Bethlehem Catholic football takes care of Aaron Angelo and East Pennsboro
Quarterback Aaron Angelo scored a touchdown and ran for 163 yards, but it wasn’t enough for East Pennsboro in a 28-14 opening night football loss to Bethlehem Catholic on Friday, August 23. Angelo averaged more than eight yards per carry on the night, and was 2-for-5 through the air...
Multi-Hyphenate Performer Announces On-Camera Acting Class
Pictured Above: On-Camera acting instructor, Meghan Malloy. Photo Credit: Sourced at Anna Quindlen.net. New Britain, PA – Multi-hyphenate performer Meghan Malloy launches a new 6-week on-camera acting class for adults at Lights, Camera, Acting! The classes are geared towards adults and will run as a six-week session starting Tuesday, September 10th, 2024.
Red Wings clipped by IronPigs
The Rochester Red Wings entered Friday night having won nine of their last 10 games. However, another rocky start on the mound from Jackson Rutledge put them in a hole they would not recover from as they fell to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, 6-2. Rutledge surrendered six earned runs in...
Among the delegates at the DNC: A nonbinary drag queen from rural red Pennsylvania
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has been many things— a pageant of political theater, a platform for policy proclamations, and, perhaps most importantly, a showcase of the diverse fabric that makes up the modern Democratic Party. Amid the clamor of speeches and the whirl of television cameras, one...
CareerLink Lehigh Valley to host ‘job huts.’ Find out where and when
For those looking for a job, PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley will be hosting “job huts” over the next few weeks in Easton, Allentown and Bethlehem. As part of PA CareerLink Awareness Days, the job huts will showcase Lehigh Valley employers and available jobs. CareerLink staff will be on hand to help job seekers. “Now is the time to come to the aid of your own career,” said Nancy Dischinat, ...
In overtime, Neshaminy wins thriller over Emmaus in football season opener
MIDDLETOWN — An instant classic Friday night at Neshaminy. Neshaminy and visiting Emmaus went to overtime, and the game ended in thrilling fashion, with Nick Sassano taking a pitch from quarterback Michael Eckart and tossing a 7-yard touchdown pass to Chris Long to give Neshaminy a 20-17 victory. ...
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