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Eat, Sip, Shop: New Bethlehem eatery to serve up fresh chicken dishes, burgers, drinks and more
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A new restaurant is set to spice up Bethlehem’s dining scene with fresh ingredients, diverse flavors and “perfected recipes.”. Haaz’s Halal Heat, a fast-casual eatery offering freshly prepared chicken dishes, smash burgers, gyros, sides, desserts, drinks and more, is expected to hold a soft opening within the next couple of weeks at 3217 Schoenersville Road, owner Hasnain “Haaz” Ilyas said.
Sphinx moths abound, as July heat sends plants into overdrive | Lehigh Valley Nature Watch
One night this past week I was sitting in the hot shade of the deck watching for hummingbird activity. Every so often one or two would either come to the flowers and feeders or chase each other around. Most of them were young females, but every once in a while an adult male made an appearance.
Pennsylvania State Representative Regina Young Inducted as Honorary Member of Zeta Phi Beta
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, proudly announced today the induction of Pennsylvania State Representative Regina Young as an Honorary Member of its Alpha Omega Chapter. The ceremony took place at the sorority’s Grand Boule in Indianapolis on July 27, 2024. Regina Young, elected in November 2020, made history as...
Frackers Are Spraying Toxic Wastewater on Pennsylvania Roads Despite Seven-Year Ban
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Siri Lawson and her husband live on a stamp of wooded, hilly land in Warren County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the state’s rural northwest corner. In the summer heat, cars traveling on the county’s dirt roads cast plumes of dust in their wake. Winter’s chill can cause a hazardous film of ice to spawn on paved roads. To protect motorists from both slippery ice and vision-impairing dust, communities across Pennsylvania coat these roads with large, cheap volumes of de-icing and dust-suppressing fluids. In Lawson’s case, her township had been using oil and gas wastewater as a dust suppressant, believing the material was effective.
From Iceland to France: More than 2 dozen new routes take off at these Pa. airports
Airlines have launched numerous new routes at airports in Pennsylvania this year. American Airlines launched three international seasonal routes taking off from Philadelphia. And later this year, it will launch two more winter seasonal routes internationally. Icelandair launched a route from Pittsburgh to Iceland. And a new route has launched...
Broadband authority OKs $20M for laptops
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority voted Thursday to spend $20 million on more than 14,000 laptops to grow internet access in the commonwealth. The unanimous vote allows the Authority to award between 20 and 200 laptops to libraries, schools, municipalities and other groups. So far, 130 groups have applied to the […]
In Philly, demand is ‘overwhelming’ for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Kimyatta Connor does not have any air conditioning in her two-story home in Philadelphia’s Hunting...
College Hill PorchFest returns for 6th year, but first they need performers — and porches
EASTON, Pa. — Easton has put out the call for performers who have a knack for tearing it up on porch-based stages. College Hill’s PorchFest has confirmed its sixth annual event for Sept. 29, and organizers are on the lookout for both musicians and porches who would like to play a part in the performances.
Seven most expensive homes sold in Washington Township, July 15-21
A house in Blackwood that sold for $415,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Washington Township in the past week. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $324,414, or $243 per square foot.
History's Headlines: Death rides the rails
Christmas 1901, the first of the new 20th century, promised to be a special one in Allentown. The air had been cold and the snow plentiful. Horse drawn sleighs were everywhere. Folks who had been over to South Bethlehem were still talking about getting a glimpse of the troika sleigh from Russia that Bethlehem Iron Company bigwig Robert Sayre had brought back from his recent business trip there. The local churches promised special services and the Morning Call was noting that the number of pageants were the best that had been seen in years.
AD Kraft: Rev Share With Athletes 'Huge Advantage' For Penn State
Athletic director Pat Kraft says Penn State will participate in revenue sharing with its athletes at the highest possible level. He also explains why scholarship limits are effectively going away and how that will impact PSU.
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts fall forecast. See what it says for North Jersey
For those eagerly anticipating a trip to the apple orchards and pumpkin patches this fall, don't forget a sweater as temperatures are predicted to be cooler than usual, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The periodical released its annual fall forecast, and North Jersey residents are expected to see below average temperatures, while...
Pennsylvania Weather: Cool Nights and Hot Days Expected
Philadelphia, PA – A relatively cool night is forecast for Pennsylvania, with temperatures dropping to the low to mid-60s, providing some relief from the summer heat. This brief respite will be followed by a significant warm-up as the weekend progresses, with highs expected to reach 90°F by Sunday.
Josh Shapiro stumps for Kamala Harris in central Pa. amid VP speculation
CARLISLE, Pa. (CBS) -- Amid speculation that he could be Vice President Kamala Harris' pick for a running mate, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro appeared in central Pennsylvania for a rally on Saturday and stumped for the presumptive Democratic nominee.Video from WHP-TV in Harrisburg showed Shapiro on stage at a barn in Carlisle, a small town in Cumberland County outside the state capital, Harrisburg.The Harris campaign said this is "a weekend of action" sprinting toward Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024. Sunday will mark 100 days until the election and the Harris campaign says battleground Pennsylvania is a big focus.In remarks...
Big eighth inning fuels Pa. victory over Maryland at Big 26 Baseball Classic
Thanks to a four-run burst in the eighth inning, Pennsylvania kickstarted the annual Big 26 Baseball Classic Friday with a 6-3 victory over Maryland. At FNB Field, Pa. trailed 3-0 through five complete innings before inching within 3-2 with single runs in the sixth and seventh frames. Chris Schaller tagged a solo home run in the seventh.
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