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Northwestern Lehigh football scores 56 points in 1st half, crushes Northern Lehigh
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In hospice, Lehigh Valley man doesn’t let terminal cancer stop him from becoming ordained
Von George kneeled before Bishop Alfred A. Schlert, his head bowed, wearing the white stole of a cleric. It was a moment he had been preparing for the last six years — and one he was almost not well enough to make. “God has a plan and I just have to execute it,” he said. He has been supported, both literally and figuratively, by his faith, in the year since he was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer.
2 men charged in shootout that injured 6 people during Allentown Dominican festival
Two men have been arrested and charged in a shootout that left six people injured during the annual Dominican festival in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Miguel Angel Ovalles Ubri, 28, of Allentown, was arrested Thursday, Aug. 29, while Yunior Peralta-Quintana, 21, of Allentown, was arrested Sunday, Aug. 25. Both men are charged...
Hackett makes 2nd chance count as Liberty football earns thrilling win over Central Catholic
Everyone deserves a second chance. That goes for kickers, too. The Liberty High School football coaching staff put its faith in placekicker Christian Hackett, and the sophomore made the most of his opportunity at redemption. Hackett drilled a 30-yard field goal with a minute left in the fourth quarter to...
Temple rolls past Queens in season opener
Temple Field Hockey’s home opener at Howarth Field Friday afternoon was the team’s first time stepping on the field since their heartbreaking Big East tournament semifinal loss against Old Dominion on Nov. 3 2023. The team hoped to wash it away by jumping out to an early lead to kick off its season.
Bethlehem documentary explores rise of community arts; public invited to film scenes
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new documentary will shed light on the rise of arts and music in the city, around the time that the steel industry began to spiral. Behind the development of the film is a group of artists and friends — Doug Roysdon, of the Mock Turtle Marionette Theatre; Dave Fry, of Godfrey Daniels Folk Music Club; Bill George, co-founder of Touchstone Theatre; and his wife Bridget George, of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem and Touchstone Theatre.
Pennsbury takes win over Quakertown in Week 2 of Bucks County high school football
QUAKERTOWN — Once a quarterback, always a quarterback. Well, sort of. Growing up, Pennsbury senior Walker Murray had a strong arm and an understanding of football, so he played quarterback,...
Allentown's Back-to-School Bash: Free supplies and axe-throwing for students
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- A faith-based nonprofit agency in Allentown is helping families save money as their kids begin the new school year. The Lehigh Conference of Churches hosted its first-ever Back-to-School Bash Friday in Allentown. Students stocked up on free school supplies and got free hair cuts. Students also enjoyed...
Local baseball team honored at Citizens Bank Park
PHILADELPHIA – Some talented baseball players took the field at Citizens Bank Park Thursday night, and we're not talking about the Phillies. Before Thursday's game, the Boyertown Bear Cubs were honored. The Bear Cubs are a Junior Legion baseball team. They won a state championship this summer.
The BSR September 2024 repertory movie roundup
Summer’s over, but the fall repertory cinema season is just beginning. September has a packed lineup at the region’s repertory theaters, including a ‘70s comedy classic, the start of a series of world cinema seminars, and a series of L.A. shaggy dog adventures. The highlights. Sunday, September...
Lehigh Women’s Cross Country: Beavers Wins 6K, Team Takes Second
At the 2024 Lehigh Invite 6K, held at Lehigh's Goodman Campus, senior Savanah Beavers secured her first collegiate victory, leading the Mountain Hawks to a second-place finish among six competing teams. Beavers crossed the finish line in 21:46.6, ten seconds ahead of her nearest competitor from Delaware, showcasing her growth from last season. Coach Debbie Utesch praised her composure during the race and highlighted the promising performances from first-year runners.
Sub shop could be next on the opening lineup at the newly-revamped Westgate Mall
The long-awaited Jersey Mike’s sub shop is likely just weeks shy of opening at the newly-revamped Westgate Mall in Bethlehem. Work is nearing completion on a newly-constructed strip mall — located to the left of the new Weis supermarket and within Westgate Mall, along Schoenersville Road. That fully-leased redevelopment portion plans to also include Qdoba Mexican Eats; SoFresh; and Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
2nd suspect arrested in Allentown shooting that injured 6, authorities announce
A second Allentown man has been taken into custody following a shootout Sunday in a city parking lot that also led to police gunfire, close to a community festival, authorities said. The announcement was made Friday morning during a news conference held by Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan and...
Women's Soccer Shutout by Ursinus in 2024 Opener
Doylestown, Pa. – Delaware Valley women's soccer was shut out 4-0 in the 2024 season opener against Ursinus College on Friday afternoon. Jess Williamson fired an open opportunity wide just three minutes into the afternoon and the Bears took control. Senior keeper Viola Anderson made three consecutive saves including two one one-on-one chances. The Bear's fifth shot found the back of the net off the foot of Tehya Harvey going bar-down in the 12th minute. Ursinus netted two more goals just one minute apart, the second off of a jumping Anderson taking the score to 3-0. At 41:16 Kaleigh Evans scored her second of the game dribbling around an Aggie defender giving the Bears a four-goal advantage going into the break.
Immaculata University To Host Undergraduate Open House on Sept. 21
Immaculata University will host an open house on its campus in Malvern on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Immaculata University will host an open house on its campus in Malvern on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. This event is for high school students researching colleges and for college students interested in transferring.
Soccer Recap: Manheim Township picks up third straight win at home
Manheim Township had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3 goals), and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Avon Grove Red Devils a 5-0 shutout. It was an even better day for Jordan Nguyen as she scored three goals for her team.
Temple Football overmatched in season-opening loss to Oklahoma
Temple Football traveled to Norman, Oklahoma, this week knowing they had an uphill battle ahead of them. The Owls were 43.5 point underdogs against the nationally ranked Sooners and didn’t formally announce their starting quarterback until seconds before the game. Evan Simon and Forrest Brock were the leading candidates...
REVIEW: Blippi's Wonderful World Tour at Allentown Fair has lots of songs, but shortfalls, too
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Children's character Blippi is a little more than annoying for adults — an energetic and curious (read hyper) man-child who borrows heavily from Pee-wee Herman. But parents put that aside because he also teaches kids stuff — or at least engages them for extended periods....
Alvernia and Muhlenberg Play to 0-0 Draw in Season Opener
Allentown, Pa (August 30, 2024) - Alvernia University (0-0-1) and Muhlenberg College (0-0-1) played to a 0-0 draw Friday night in a non-conference men's soccer matchup at Muhlenberg. Alvernia goalkeeper Evan Solley tallied a career night in goal with 12 saves, nine of which came in the final 15 minutes...
Watch Rutgers football commit Jaelyne Matthews live on NFHS Network on Friday night
Toms River North, No. 1 in the Shore Super 25 high school football rankings, is on the road Friday night (7 p.m.) opening its season against Downingtown East, of Pennsylvania. Hoping to help get the Mariners off to a good start is four-star senior offensive lineman Jaelyne Matthews, a Rutgers commit. Matthews is...
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