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Kutztown University welcomes newest 'Golden Bears' on move in day
KUTZTOWN, Pa. - Kutztown University's newest "Golden Bears" also moved in on Thursday. New students and their families flooded the campus bringing microwaves and other college necessities along with them. Later at night, students will enjoy a foam party, music, food trucks and more. It's all part of Welcome Week...
Lehigh University's dean of athletics to step down, after decades with school
Joe Sterrett, Lehigh University's dean of athletics who has been with the school for decades, will be stepping down. Sterrett will be stepping down from his role as the Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics at the end of this calendar year, according to Lehighsports.com. His official last day as Dean of Athletics is Dec. 31, but he will continue to support athletics fundraising efforts through the Spring 2025 semester, according to the website.
Gatelein Selected for Preseason All-Patriot League Field Hockey Team
Lehigh fifth-year midfielder Julia Gatelein has been named to the Preseason All-Patriot League field hockey team. This recognition follows her All-Patriot League first-team selection and other accolades at the end of the 2023 season. Gatelein, a veteran player, tallied four goals and led her team with seven assists last year, including a game-winner in overtime on Senior Day. This marks her second consecutive preseason all-league honor as she heads into her final season. Lehigh is projected to finish fifth in the preseason poll behind American, Bucknell, Lafayette, and Boston University.
College exhibit to commemorate 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s Grand Tour of the U.S.
From its vast collection of Marquis de Lafayette memorabilia, Special Collections and College Archives will help revive the excitement surrounding the adored Frenchman’s final visit to the U.S. Reaching into its vast collection of Marquis de Lafayette memorabilia, Lafayette College will offer a semester-long exhibit to mark the 200th...
Flora Cardoni of Penn Environment Discusses Inflation Reduction Act Tax Benefits Available to Philadelphians
According to data recently released from the Internal Revenue Service, 158,550 Pennsylvanians claimed more than $260 million in tax credits on their 2023 tax returns for solar and energy efficiency projects. However, many Pennsylvanians don’t know these tax credits are available. Larry McGlynn is a journalist and producer for...
A Delco man was accidentally released from county prison. Officials did not realize until days later
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Delaware County prison officials accidentally released a person who was incarcerated at George W. Hill Correctional Facility Aug. 9. According to a county spokesperson, prison...
Shocked NFL fans say Commanders ‘must love Eagles’ after Philadelphia acquires Jahan Dotson in ‘rare’ trade
THE Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly pulled off another intradivisional trade, acquiring wide receiver Jahan Dotson from the Washington Commanders. The move marked the second NFL trade done between the two NFC East rivals in recent months. The Eagles shipped Dotson and a fifth-round draft pick in exchange for a 2025 third-round and two seventh-round selections […]
Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over Spilling Dog Food On PA Turnpike: Officials
A ramp of the PA Turnpike/Interstate 76 closed Thursday morning, Aug. 22 due to a rollover crash, officials said.A tractor-trailer hauling dog food was heading east on I-76 when it attempted to take Exit 257 - Harrisburg East Interchange to I-283 Northbound, according to PennDOT and Turnpike offici…
Gettysburg Rocks to conquer childhood cancer this weekend
The huge bi-annual Gettysburg Rocks music festival continues this weekend around Adams County at 12 venues and featuring 130 musical performances. The fundraising event has been held every February and August since 2014, with the exception of August 2020 and February 2021 during the pandemic. See the complete schedule here.
Central Pa. college football coach’s 13-year-old son died, family says
The teen boy found dead in the 300 block of Britton Road in Shippensburg on Tuesday has been identified as Levi Maciejewski, the 13-year-old son of Shippensburg University head football coach Mark Maciejewski and his wife Tricia. The boy’s identification came through a statement issued by the university Wednesday night...
Chambersburg man wanted by State Police on rape, other charges dies
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Franklin County man who was wanted on rape and other sexual assault charges has died. Online court documents show that the charges against Victor Vanvranken, 35, of Chambersburg, were dismissed after his death. Victor was wanted on multiple felony charges of rape forcible compulsion, statutory sexual assault, unlawful contact […]
Delayed doors: Palmerton pushes back first day of school due to construction holdup
As many students head back to school, some in Carbon County will get to wait a little longer. Palmerton Area School District pushed back the first day of school until Monday, Sept. 9. The school board unanimously passed the new start date and revised calendar at its meeting Wednesday night.
Allentown City Council refuses to untable proposed bill to upgrade, retitle city administrative positions
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council voted 5-2 Wednesday against a proposal to reintroduce a previously tabled bill to upgrade and retitle city administrative positions. Council members Candida Affa and Santo Napoli wanted to untable the bill. Last month, council voted to table the proposed ordinance that was recommended...
‘Truly an experience’: New luxury streetwear store to open in Allentown
Cindy Crawford, Whitney Houston, Madonna, N.W.A., Robert De Niro — a new Allentown clothing store hopes to evoke the style and feeling of these celebrities and more when it opens later this month. “It’s truly an experience, coming to the store, I would say,” owner and Allentown resident Megan Colon said. The store, jone(s), is a luxury streetwear store that will open at 17. S. Ninth St. in Allentown on Aug. 31. It will sell all-ages, unisex casual clothing such as shirts, shorts, shoes and jackets, as well as items such as fragrances and candles.
LVIA sees record-setting passenger traffic, over 100,000 visits in July 2024
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lehigh Valley International Airport soared over expectations this July with a record-breaking passenger traffic total, nearly 12% higher than last year’s peak. LVIA announced Wednesday 101,988 passengers traveled through the airport in July 2024, an 11.7% jump from July 2023’s 91,272 passengers, and the highest...
IronPigs Will Help Strike Out Cancer for the 7th Year | WDIY Local News
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs’ schedule is usually filled with themed nights, promotions, and fundraising events. This month, the Pigs will team up with other local organizations to raise money for cancer research. According to a press release from the team, their Strike Out Cancer Night will take place during...
17 Lehigh Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 season
Summer practice is over, the air is a little crisper and daylight is waning each day. The Lehigh Valley high school football season is here. It all kicks off Friday night across Pennsylvania with the start of the scholastic season. Here are some of the top players in the Lehigh Valley this fall: Sr. Andrew Olesh, Southern Lehigh: Michigan recruit will see every coverage package because of his ...
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