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'Stomachs of steel:' Allentown Fair hosts Scrapple-eating contest, no forks needed
ALLENTOWN, PA. — In a matter of minutes, Josh Kradyused 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 took...
Behind Anuel AA's endorsement of Trump, a pitch to Latinos in battleground states
Celebrity endorsements in an election year are hardly a new phenomenon. But former President Donald Trump’s appearance alongside Puerto Rican reggaeton star Anuel AA forms part of a larger emerging pattern in his campaign’s outreach to voters of color — and signals the campaign might see an opportunity in battleground Pennsylvania.
Melania’s plea for Trump to control his swearing flops as he tears into Harris at rally
Melania Trump’s apparent plea to her husband Donald Trump to control his language fell on deaf ears on Friday night when he torched Kamala Harris saying that everything she touches turns to “s**t.”. The former president and Republican nominee attacked the vice president’s record before a crowd in...
Kids At Trump Rally Crack Up Host With Killer Impression Of Trump And His Secret Service Agents
Three youngsters in Johnstown, Pennsylvania had the hosts of Right Side Broadcasting’s rally coverage cracking up with their impersonations of Donald Trump, complete with trademark gestures, and two pint-size Secret Service agents on Friday. Outside the Friday rally, the lines were long and crowded to see the former president...
Horrendous Spot In Penn State-West Virginia Game Leaves College Football World Speechless
Week one of the college football season can be difficult for teams and coaches trying to get into a rhythm. It can also, apparently, be a difficult one for officials who are attempting to get into the swing of things as well. Take, for example, this spot from Penn State‘s week one game against West […] The post Horrendous Spot In Penn State-West Virginia Game Leaves College Football World Speechless appeared first on BroBible.
When does hunting start in Pa.? When is Sunday hunting set? Guide has answers.
For a fifth straight autumn this year, Pennsylvania permits hunting for game on three Sundays. For hunters, these days and others are probably already committed to memory or marked on the calendar. How can non-hunters headed into the field or woods remember to consider wearing blaze orange those days, or...
Kill-on-Sight Orders Issued in Several States for Spotted Lanternflies
As spotted lanternflies continue to spread around the country, several states have issued kill-on-sight orders to prevent any further expansion of the invasive insect, writes Greg Atoms for 96.5 KVKI. Spotted lanternflies are still considered relatively new in the United States. Their first sighting was nine years ago and since...
Can Harris campaign get voter turnout in PA environmental justice community?
Chester, Pennsylvania — At a recent Harris-Walz campaign rally in Chester, environmental advocate Zulene Mayfield called for action from the crowd of a few hundred residents. "We are the masters of our fate," she said, urging them "to mobilize this community in a way that has never happened."Chester is what climate activists call an "environmental justice community," a place where climate change and pollution disproportionately affect underserved populations. A 1995 EPA study found levels of lead in blood and cancer risks in the city to be "exceedingly high" and its rate of childhood asthma 20% higher than the national average. Chester is...
Lane Closure Planned For Month-Long Pipe Replacement Project
Drivers on Newtown-Richboro Road are being warned. Traffic will be impacted on Newtown-Richboro Road in Newtown and Northampton townships starting Tuesday. Through early October from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a weekday lane closure is scheduled on Newtown Richboro Road between West Hanover Street and Rock Way. The lane closure...
Fall Jazz Concert Series at Allamuchy’s Rutherfurd Hall.
Jazz at Rutherfurd Hall Fall Series begins on September 15th. Jazz at Rutherfurd Hall is in its 9th year and continues to entertain audiences with exceptional quality musicians of the highest caliber. Featuring the songs of George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin and Johnny Mercer and many more. All concerts...
THE ANNUAL ARTS AND CARE EVENT RETURNS TO THE ICE HOUSE | Article & Photography by: Diane Fleischman
The Arts and Care event held its second gathering at the Ice House in Bethlehem this weekend. The event, created by Michael Judkins, a Lehigh Valley resident, and founder of Oct 14 Entertainment, stated “I wanted to create an event that merges my two worlds of Mental Health and the Creative Arts and to educate and focus on well-being and the feeling of expressive creative arts in the same environment.”
Allentown police investigate weekend street shooting
Police are investigating a shooting Saturday along South Hall Street in Allentown that occurred as a peace walk was reportedly being held nearby. City Police Capt. Daniel Gross Jr. told lehighvalleylive.com the incident happened sometime Saturday afternoon in the 100 block of South Hall Street, near Eighth and Union streets. He confirmed someone was wounded and taken to an area hospital for treatment, but said the injuries did not appear life threatening.
DRPA bridge tolls are now $6
It will now cost $6 to cross the Walt Whitman, Ben Franklin, the Commodore Barry and the Betsy Ross bridges into Pennsylvania. This is the first toll increase in 13 years and the toll hike went into effect Sunday. The Delaware River Port Authority said the increase will allow the agency to finish several large […]
If You See Purple Paint in Pennsylvania, Leave Immediately
Have you heard of the "purple paint law" in Pennsylvania?. It's a lesser-known method of letting "visitors" know whether they're welcome. This law allows property owners to use a specific color—purple—to indicate that their land is private and that entry is not permitted without permission. This method is...
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