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Dominican boxer Euri Cedeño prepares for third fight of 2024 in Bethlehem
Dominican boxer Euri Cedeño is now part of the Kings Promotions family based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Cedeño, who remains undefeated with an impressive record of 9-0-1, has secured 8 wins by knockout, including his most recent victory where he dropped his opponent Dormedes Potes with a powerful body shot combination in the first round, leaving his opponent unable to continue.
Allentown Fair event gets "scrappy"
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - At the Great Allentown Fair a "scrappy" effort by competitive eaters. They were there for Saturday afternoon's Scrapple Eating Contest. The gastronomic spectacle was held at the Farmer-rama Theater. It's the first time the fair has held this contest. Scrapple is commonly considered an ethnic food of...
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...
The Washington Post Ranks Doylestown Pizzeria Best in State for Neapolitan Slices
The Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria in Doylestown was named the best spot for Neapolitan-style pizza. A popular pizzeria in Doylestown has been listed as the best spot in Pennsylvania for Neapolitan-style pizza and more. Dylan Moriarty, Andrew Van Dam, Amanda Finnegan, and Gabe Hiatt all wrote about this and other pizza shops for The Washington Post.
Rescheduled Frankie Valli Tribute Show Comes to Doylestown Wednesday Night
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Frankie Valli tribute show scheduled for early August will come to town this week (weather permitting), bringing tight harmonies and lots of choreographed dance moves to Doylestown’s summer music series on Wednesday night. The band Lights Out will play songs from Valli’s solo career and his time with the Four Seasons, as well as other music from that time period. Expect to hear songs like “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “My Eyes Adored You,” “Who Loves You,” and more at the show that was originally scheduled for Aug. 7.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
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 after junior Christina Marcin served two aces in a span of three points, but the Sagehens reeled off the next nine points to close out the set en route to a 3-0 sweep. Muhlenberg started strong against Occidental as well, serving six aces – three consecutive by sophomore Jenny Ryan…
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.
Construction Complete at 2046-50 East Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington
Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has confirmed that construction work is complete at 2046-50 Lehigh Avenue in East Kensington. The building, located on the southwest side of the block between between Frankford Avenue and Amber Street, rises five stories and feature ground-floor commercial space as well as 21 residential units. Designed by Ambit Architecture, the structure spans 21,168 square feet and will feature parking for seven bicycles. Permits list Grit Construction as the contractor and a construction cost of $2.75 million.
Widener University Offers Beyonce Course This Fall
A new course at Widener University takes a deeper look at Beyonce's influence. A freshman course being offered this fall at Widener University in Chester has Beyonce as its theme, writes Jessica MacAulay for CBS News, as reported in The Bharat Express News. The course is taught by Dr. Richard...
'Stomachs of steel:' Allentown Fair hosts Scrapple-eating contest, no forks needed
ALLENTOWN, PA. — In a matter of minutes, Josh Kraty used his hands to stuff close to three pounds of scrapple into his mouth. Months of stomach expansion training led up to that victorious moment. Two seats down, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk stuck a fork in the meat and...
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...
Saying goodbye to summer: Find out where to eat, drink and be entertained this Labor Day weekend
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — It went too fast. It was too hot. It rained too much. Yes, it's true, the unofficial end of summer is here. If you have any part of the long weekend open, and you aren't at the beach or lake, there are more than a few chances for all ages to eat, drink and relax at a variety of food and beverage-inspired activities throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Catasauqua football rides Reilly’s arm, legs to win over Wilson
Aiden Reilly’s sophomore season with the Catasauqua football team hasn’t unfolded like he envisioned a few months ago. But that’s a good thing for the 5-foot-8, 150-pounder and the Rough Riders, who improved to 2-0 with Reilly at quarterback after a 34-14 Colonial/Schuylkill White Division victory over host Wilson on Saturday afternoon at Smith Field.
Lehigh Completes First 18 Holes At Fall-Opening Alex Lagowitz Memorial
HAMILTON, N.Y. – Saturday morning rains have shortened the fall-opening Alex Lagowitz Memorial to a 36-hole event. The Lehigh men's golf team shot 302 in Saturday's opening round at Seven Oaks Golf Club, with the Mountain Hawks sitting in 11th place out of 15 teams in the field. Junior...
Easton receives $100,000 grant for public art projects
EASTON, Pa. — Easton has secured a multiyear $100,000 grant to fund public arts projects and activities in the city over the next four years. The funds, from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, are intended to go toward “reinforcing the city’s standing as a hub for creativity, culture, and community-driven revitalization,” the Greater Easton Development Partnership said.
Catasauqua football overcomes miscues, beats Wilson
Jordan Bradshaw fumbled the ball early in the fourth quarter as Catasauqua was driving toward a game-clinching touchdown Saturday afternoon at Wilson. It was the senior’s second fumble in as many weeks. “As a senior,” he said, “you can’t keep letting your team down.” Catasauqua’s coaching staff didn’t stay down on Bradshaw, though. After the Rough Riders’ defense stopped the Warriors on fourth ...
Easton, Wilson run to championships at Northampton cross country invitational
Easton and Wilson girls each claimed championships at Saturday’s Northampton Invitational cross country race at East Allen Park. Easton’s girls used their depth to win the team title in the Class 3A race. The Red Rovers put five runners in the top 20 to score 62 points to runner-up Downingtown West’s 66. Emmaus was third at 93.
Man arrested for shooting that injured 6 people at Allentown festival
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- A second suspect involved in a shooting on Sunday that injured 6 people near Allentown's annual Dominican festival was taken into custody, the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office announced Friday. District Attorney Gavin Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca identified the second suspect as Miguel Angel Ovalles Ubri of Allentown. Ovalles Ubri, 28, was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person, according to a news release from the DA's Office. Ovalles Ubri's arrest comes days after the first suspect, Yunior Peralta-Quintana, 21, was taken into custody Sunday. According to Holihan, Peralta-Quintana, who...
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