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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.
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...
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...
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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Berks man charged after shooting incident, suspect claims gun fell from waistband
HAMBURG, Pa. -- Police in Northern Berks County say a man was arrested in connection with a shooting that happened just after Midnight. A report from Hamburg Borough Police says the shots fired happened in the 200 block of State Street. Officers responded and say they found shell casings in...
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...
Learn Pennsylvania Dutch with BHC’s Exciting Classes
Are you interested in immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch? Look no further! Berks History Center (BHC) is thrilled to announce the continuation of their online Pennsylvania Dutch classes beginning Sept. 24. All classes are held virtually via Zoom. “These courses are designed to introduce participants...
Freedom football snaps 5-game losing streak to Parkland, posts big Week 2 win
Week 2 victories don’t get much better than the Freedom High School football team’s triumph on Friday night. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Officials to ramp up police presence, hoping to ensure safe, litter-free Labor Day weekend at Allentown parks
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Sean Barrett and his kids and grandchildren love coming to Canal Park for Labor Day weekend. "I just come out here to catch the scenery," he said. And they're not alone by a long shot. "Allentown's grown a lot, so Canal Park was built with a certain...
Chester Goshert, Jr.
Chester Goshert, Jr., 85, of Reinholds, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born in West Cocalico, son of the late Chester Hainly and Dorothy (Hartranft) Goshert and was the husband of the late Jean E. (Sheaffer) Goshert who passed away in 2019. They shared 59 years of marriage.
These books tell stories of kindness and courage
We can all use a nudge now and again to be reminded of what it is to act with kindness and courage, and rather than only telling children how to be kind and courageous, reading books together is a powerful tool to convey those messages. Stories tell us how to...
Camp Blood egg toss continues to make yearly pilgrimage to Mahoning Drive-in all the more sweet [column]
If all goes according to plan, you are reading this column just as I am waking up in a tent at a drive-in movie theater, awash in feelings of victory and joy. Let’s back up a little. For a decade now, the Mahoning Drive-in Theater in Lehighton, Carbon County,...
PennDOT Road Projects in Berks: September 1, 2024
• Interstate 78 and Route 143 in Lenhartsville area. Short-term lane closures for bridge construction. Overnight work from 9 p.m. to 6 p.m. on I-78 and daytime work from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Route 143. Part of project slated for completion in 2028. Daily. • Tuesday-Friday: Route 12...
Allentown Fair: Jeff Dunham and more picks for Sunday, Sept. 1
Ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham brings his act to the second-to-last day of the Allentown Fair. The winner of the Iron Chef competition will be crowned Sunday afternoon. And it’s nearly your last chance to check out the Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show and Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers.
Thomas Frederick Donchez
Tom Donchez, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania passed away on August 28th, 2024, surrounded by the love of his wife and sons. Born March 10th, 1952, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to the late Helen Donchez. Tom graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem and went on to play collegiate football at Penn State...
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