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Moving Heaven and Earth
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store weaves history, extraordinary language, gripping plot and characters that have depth and humanity into a book that many reviewers felt was the finest novel of 2023. Written by National Book Award winning author James McBride, the story is set in the Chicken Hill neighborhood...
Moss Receives KU’s 2024 Wiesenberger Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Lauren Moss, professor of Counselor Education and Student Affairs, received Kutztown University’s 2024 Arthur and Isabel Wiesenberger Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award is presented annually to a faculty member who has demonstrated superlative teaching skills and service to the university. Moss is a Licensed Professional Counselor...
Lehigh Drops Opener At Monmouth
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. - Despite strong second half momentum, the Lehigh field hockey team fell 5-1 to the Monmouth Hawks on Saturday afternoon. "Today was a good test for us. I'm proud of how our team adapted after our halftime talk," said head coach Kelsi Lykens . The changes we made helped us be a bigger attacking threat in the second half. Now, we just need to capitalize on our goal scoring opportunities. Lehigh started off hot in the first quarter, picking up a penalty corner 1:22 into the game. The Mountain Hawks were unable to capitalize and Monmouth...
IronPigs jump out to early lead and use the long ball to ambush Syracuse
ALLENTOWN - Buddy Kennedy and David Dahl each homered and drove in three runs as the IronPigs defeated Syracuse 8-4 on Saturday at Coca-Cola Park. Lehigh Valley jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first as the first four runners reached base - bookended by Cal Stevenson's leadoff home run and Kennedy's three-run blast.
Eleanor E. (Eckert) Knauss, Formerly of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
Eleanor E. (Eckert) Knauss, 93, formerly of Hellertown, Pa., and Largo, Fla., died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 at Trillium Place by Tandem Living, Lancaster. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown. Est. Read Time: 2 mins. Eleanor E. (Eckert) Knauss (1931 – 2024) Eleanor E. (Eckert) Knauss,...
Latin Culture & Musical Heritage
Esteban Ruiz, born in Reading, PA from Puerto Rico born and raised parents, is a soon to be 17-y/o multi-instrumentalist and rising Senior at Exeter school district. His passion for music is evident in every note he plays, and his dream is to turn this passion into a lifelong career. The Berks music community has provided a nurturing environment that has allowed him to thrive and grow as an artist.
Volleyball Begins Season in California
The Muhlenberg volleyball team opened the 2024 season with three matches at the Pacific Coast Classic in California. Despite dropping all three matches, the Mules played some close sets. In the first match against Pomona-Pitzer, Muhlenberg came out on fire, jumping out to a 7-3 lead. The Mules led 19-16...
Latinas & Physical Activity
The National Library of Medicine reported in 2013 that Latinas are the largest and fastest-growing female ethnic minority group in the USA. Despite this growth, they also report the lowest levels of physical activity. To explore this further, I spoke with ten Latina women in my life about their current fitness habits and challenges. The consensus was clear: while fitness is a desired goal, finding the time to engage in physical activities is the most significant obstacle. Over the years, various fitness trends have come and gone, but a few have consistently resonated with these women.
Men's Soccer Opens with Draw
The Muhlenberg men's soccer team began the 2024 season with a scoreless tie against Alvernia. The Mules played a man up for the majority of the match after the Golden Wolves were issued a red card in the 10th minute. Muhlenberg dominated possession for the rest of the game and had a 10-0 advantage in corner kicks in the second half but could not solve Alvernia's first-team all-conference goalie, who made several spectacular saves.
Brad Paisley wows crowd at Allentown Fair
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - It was a fantastic Friday night at the Great Allentown Fair. Friday night's headliner was Brad Paisley. The Grammy-winning country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist wowed the crowd with his long list of hits. Saturday night's headliner is Pentatonix. The Great Allentown Fair goes until Labor Day.
Whitehall, South Whitehall police square off in 'Battle of the Badges'
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Lehigh County's finest squared off at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown Friday. Members of the Whitehall and South Whitehall police departments met for "The Battle of the Badges" charity softball game. The game raised money for the "Hugs for Pediatric Cancer Warriors." All of the proceeds will be...
Country music star Brad Paisley returns to the Great Allentown Fair (PHOTOS)
Three-time GRAMMY winner Brad Paisley made his third appearance at the Great Allentown Fair Friday night. Paisley has a number of hit songs including: “Remember Me,” “Whiskey Lullaby,” “Karate,” and “Shattered Glass,” to name a few. George Birge warmed up the crowd...
Tenfold helps pilot study of landlord incentives
The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania is encouraging agencies that help homeless households find rentals to consider including financial incentives for landlords as part of a broader engagement effort. Doing so can dramatically reduce the time it takes for families to secure housing, it says. The evidence? A pilot program conducted...
Mosaic Artist Ivy Egger Shows How Nature Inspires at Swarthmore Exhibit
Nature's Bounty, an art exhibit on display through Sept. 2 in Swarthmore Borough Hall, is the creation of mosaic artist Ivy Egger. Coatesville mosaic artist Ivy Egger is featured in a temporary art exhibit, Nature’s Bounty, on display at Swarthmore Borough Hall through Sept. 2, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc.
Nazareth football scores on opening drive, pulls away from Whitehall in 2nd half
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Ephrata Chamber Hosts Annual Wine Walk
The annual Chamber of Commerce Wine Walk in Ephrata will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, with check-in for 21-and-over participants beginning at 4 p.m. at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 112 Basin St. SW. Photo ID will be required at check-in. From there, the three-hour Wine Walk will take you to several businesses in downtown Ephrata.
Hawks, eagles, American kestrels and more: Hawk Mountain's autumn migration count is underway
KEMPTON, Pa. — Hawk Mountain's official autumn migration count is well underway, with just shy of 450 trekking birds of prey recorded so far. “The cold front last week brought a strong push of migrants past the lookout,” according to a Wednesday news release from the sanctuary. “Tuesday, Aug. 20, saw 78 migrants pass including 19 bald eagles and the falcon trifecta!
Football Recap: Daniel Boone Comes Up Short at Home Against Exeter Township
Daniel Boone couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 36-0 loss at the hands of the Exeter Township Eagles on Friday. The Blazers just can't catch a break and have now endured eight defeats in a row dating back to last season. A...
Army vs. Lehigh stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds
CBS Sports Network kicks off its 2024 college football season coverage with three games featuring service academy schools. Army opens its season against Lehigh on Friday. The Black Knights are heavy favorites as they try to end a recent postseason drought. This will also mark Army's first game as a member of the American Athletic Conference. The program found a suitable league home during the latest wave of conference realignment after years as an independent.
Football Recap: Bethlehem Catholic Starts Season with Victory on the Road
Bethlehem Catholic had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They enjoyed a cozy 28-14 victory over the East Pennsboro Panthers on Friday. Despite the loss, East Pennsboro still got an impressive performance from Aaron Angelo, who rushed for...
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