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Teaching Students About Financial Reality
Financial literacy at a young age can be vital to financial success as an adult. That’s why Visions Federal Credit Union is here, to not only support adults but also children and teens with defining and reaching their financial goals. Local events, key partnerships, and our in-school financial wellness center at Reading High School are essential to making that happen.
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.
DelVal Falls in Two Five-Set Thrillers
SCRANTON, Pa. – The Delaware Valley women's volleyball team dropped matches to both Cedar Crest and Marywood in five sets each on Saturday. MATCH ONE VS. CEDAR CREST (3-2 LOSS) The teams traded points in the first set with the Aggies unable to gain more than a three-point edge...
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...
Shinnen, Bean net goals as Blue Jays take down Muhlenberg
ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. -- The Elizabethtown College women's soccer team scored once in each half to come away with a 2-1 season-opening win over Muhlenberg on Friday at Ira R. Herr Field. Sky Shinnen and Sara Bean netted goals for the Blue Jays. Elizabethtown (1-0-0) was on the attack early and...
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,...
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.
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.
Mountain Hawks Drop 2024 Opener At Army West Point
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Facing its first FBS opponent in six years, the Lehigh football team opened its 2024 campaign with a 42-7 loss to Army West Point Friday night at Michie Stadium. An 18-yard touchdown rush by sophomore Luke Yoder tied the game at 7-7 late in the first quarter, before the homestanding Black Knights scored the game's final 35 points.
Armed intruder shot, drugs seized, six charged in Bethel Township
An attempted burglary in Bethel Township early Wednesday morning led to a shooting, a seizure of drugs, and six individuals facing multiple charges, including drug offenses and violent crimes. On August 28, 2024, at approximately 1:20am, Officers from Bethel Township Police Department were dispatched to a residence located on Legion...
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...
Abington Dominates Valley Forge in Three Sets
Immaculata, Pa. – The Penn State Abington women's volleyball team defeated the University of Valley Forge, 3-0, in a non-conference contest on Saturday afternoon in the team's first of two matches on the day at Immaculata University. The Nittany Lions will face the Mighty Macs starting at 3 p.m. this afternoon in part of a tri-match at Alumnae Hall.
Volleyball Starts 2024 Season With a Sweep Against Bryn Athyn
– The Albright Lions volleyball team (1-0, 0-0) opened their season with a win in front of their home crowd against Bryn Athyn (0-1, 0-0). This was both head coach Kayla Zelonka's first game and win as the team's head coach. With this victory, Albright not only remains unbeaten against...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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....
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