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StartUp Lehigh Valley business pitch competition to return
BETHLEHEM, Pa.— A Lehigh Valley competition that pits the greatest local entrepreneurial minds against one another for the chance at professional feedback and cash prizes is coming back. Applications are now open for the annual "StartUp Lehigh Valley," set for Oct. 15 in Lehigh University's Zoellner Arts Center. It...
Senior Dies From 'Severe Heat Conditions': Lehigh County Coroner
The woman was pronounced dead from hyperthermia at 11:24 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, according to the coroner's release. She was "exposed to severe heat conditions within her residence" and the manner of death was accidental, Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said. Temperatures in greater Allentown reached into the high 90s...
Lehigh Valley gets decimated by the Red Sox on Friday night
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (46-46) returned from their All-Star break on Friday night to Coca-Cola Park against the Worcester Red Sox (44-49) to finish off a nine-game homestand. Lehigh Valley starter Max Castillo (0-4, 8.82 ERA) was on the mound against Worcester’s Grant Gambell (3-6, 4.56 ERA). In the...
A Lehigh Valley highway is renamed in honor of fallen New Tripoli firefighters
A seven-mile stretch of Route 143 in Lehigh County was renamed Thursday in honor of firefighters Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris, who died in the line of duty in December 2022 while fighting a house fire. A New Tripoli fire department truck slowly moved to reveal a green sign with the new name — Heroes Highway. Afterward, family members of the victims and firemen took pictures by the sign. The ...
Allentown Fair to announce replacement for postponed Heart show. Here's what the past brought
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — It's been two weeks since rock band Heart postponed its opening-night headline concert at Allentown Fair, and it looks like the fair is set to announce a replacement. The fair just posted on its Facebook page that an announcement is imminent. Come back to LehighValleyNews.com to...
Police: Man arrested, officers seize drugs after investigation in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Police in Allentown say they arrested a man and seized suspected fentanyl and ecstasy pills after an investigation. Tyrone Fowler, 50, of Philadelphia, faces charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance, according to a news release from the Allentown Police Department.
Is There a Franchise In Your Future?: An Easier Start to Business with Pam Barlette | LV Business Beat
Thinking about starting a business or expanding your current business?. On this episode, Sally Handlon is joined by Pam Barlette, a former franchise owner and Certified Franchise Consultant, to talk about the endless opportunities for entrepreneurs through franchising. Pam gets into the ins and outs of opening a franchise location and the ability to be the boss while also having flexibility in your schedule.
Allentown Cheerleader's Sudden Death Prompts Outpouring Of Support
Gabriella "Gabby" Velazquez, a rising sophomore at Allentown Central Catholic High School died on Thursday, July 11, according to her obituary on the Schantz Funeral Home website. As of press time, more than $6,500 had been raised on a GoFundMe for her family launched by Sarah Kleppinger. "Gabby was a...
Lehigh Valley EMT students go 10-8 (in service) on simulated training call (PHOTOS)
Emergency medical technician students went in service — 10-8 in emergency radio code-speak — on a mock call Friday in Allentown. The Lehigh Valley Health Network Emergency Medical Institute, 2100 Mack Blvd. in Allentown, hosted the EMT class exercise. Multiple EMS agencies were on hand to assist the...
Disability Pride Exhibition at The Baum School of Art | PHOTOS
The Disability Pride Exhibition will be shown at The Baum School of Art. This exhibition is in collaboration with Disability Pride Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance. The exhibition will show artworks from over 30 local and regional artists with disabilities. It will be on display in the David E. Rodale and Rodale Family galleries on July 18 – August 8, 2024. The opening reception of the exhibit will be July 18, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Lehigh Valley Varsity Boys Basketball Summer League Small and Large School Division Championship games | PHOTOS
Lehigh Valley Varsity Boys Basketball Summer League Small and Large School Division championship games were held at Whitehall High School on Friday, July 19, 2024. The Small School Division championship game was Salisbury against Warren Hills and Large School Division championship game was Parkland against Wilson West Lawn.
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro would bring a battleground state and political acumen to a national ticket
He’s only been Pennsylvania’s governor for a year and a half and just got his second state budget wrapped, but Josh Shapiro already had a national profile for some of the cases he prosecuted during his tenure as the state’s attorney general. Shapiro is now one of the people considered most likely to join the […] The post Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro would bring a battleground state and political acumen to a national ticket appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
‘Exciting addition’: Shoppers converge at Lehigh Valley’s newest supermarket
EASTON, Pa. - A new destination for fresh meats, produce and other groceries in Northampton County welcomed its first customers on Friday. Bravo Supermarket, a family-owned grocery store, held a soft opening Friday morning at 250 Line St. on Easton’s South Side, co-owner Grizel Mazariegos-Perez said. The business will...
Lehigh Valley Town Center one step closer with streets and stormwater approval
LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — A proposed massive commercial and residential complex took another step toward coming to life Thursday. Lower Macungie Township Commissioners approved land development plans for the roads and stormwater management of the 58.8-acre mixed-use Lehigh Valley Town Center complex. With the development's Topgolf entertainment center...
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