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Discovery of consumer grade firework prompts bomb squad response in North Catasauqua
N. CATASAUQUA, Pa. -- The bomb squad and police descended on North Catasauqua Sunday afternoon. Around 1:30 p.m., emergency crews had streets blocked off in the area of the borough hall. Soon after, the crews moved to a nearby area and were seen taping off a wooded area near Front and Second streets. The tape was taken down a short time later.
'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...
Castellanos lifts Phillies over Braves to increase lead in NL East
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Castellanos hit a game-winning single in the 11th and Philadelphia's bullpen pitched five scoreless innings in relief of Aaron Nola to lead the Phillies past the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Sunday night in the final regular-season meeting between the top two teams in the NL East.Castellanos provided all the offense for the Phillies, helping them take three of four in the series to extend their division lead to seven games. He tied it in the sixth with a two-run double off Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach, then ended the game with a two-out single off Grant Holmes.Atlanta...
Phillies finish off their best week in months with walk-off win
The Phillies trailed by multiple runs in the fifth inning or later in five of the seven games of a difficult homestand but just kept coming back, beating the Braves, 3-2, in 11 innings on Sunday Night Baseball to finish off a 5-2 week in dramatic fashion. Nick Castellanos tied...
It’s corn-cert time: A look at the corn maze themed after Easton Area High School music
Corn mazes are a fall staple for many, especially for locals who visit Raub’s Farm Market. This year, some may notice familiarity in this year’s corn maze, especially those who were in Easton Area High School’s band or choir. If you purchase a product or register for...
Reese’s Unveils New Chocolate Lava Big Cup: A Gooey Explosion of Delicious Decadence!
HERSHEY, PA – Reese’s on Tuesday announced the launch of the new Chocolate Lava Big Cup, which boasts a gooey chocolate filling alongside the candy’s classic peanut butter. The dessert-inspired Chocolate Lava Big Cup follows on the heels of the popular Reese’s Caramel Big Cup, and offers...
Watch: Eagles post highlights in Portuguese ahead of Week 1 game vs. Packers
The Eagles and Packers are just days away from opening their 2024 regular seasons in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Friday night. To celebrate, Philadelphia thought it would be fun to post highlights of their last meeting in Portuguese. Throwback to the last time we played the Packers BUT in Portuguese pic.twitter.com/PVFb31PuMW — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 1, 2024 The game took place on November 11, 2022, at Lincoln Financial Field with the Eagles winning 40-33 on "Sunday Night Football." Jalen Hurts finished as the game’s leading passer and rusher with 153 yards and two scores through the air and 157 yards on...
Majority of Aramark workers vote to authorize strike against operations at Citizen's Bank Park
A majority of Aramark food service and retail workers voted to authorize a strike against operations at Citizen's Bank Park in Philadelphia on Sunday.In a press release, Unite Here Local 274 -- Philadelphia's food service workers' union -- said it voted 83% to authorize a strike.Aramark food service workers at the Lincoln Financial Field also began casting ballots on Sunday to decide whether to authorize a strike.In that case, workers will continue casting ballots at multiple stadium events over the course of the upcoming week. Results are expected to be announced on September 6.Aramark employees from the Wells Fargo Center,...
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.
Phillies admit what went wrong, reveal plans to fix Taijuan Walker this offseason
It certainly hasn't turned out to be the season that either the Philadelphia Phillies or Taijuan Walker had likely envisioned back when training camp got started in February. As fans who were forced to sit and watch from the outside, we finally have some closure, with the 32-year-old moving to the bullpen for the rest of the season.
Gettysburg Staple, Hunt’s Battlefield Fries and Cafe, Seeks New Ownership
After more than two decades of serving made-to-order meals in the heart of Gettysburg, Scott Hunt, the owner of Hunt’s Battlefield Fries and Cafe, is looking to pass the torch as he plans to retire at the season’s end. Located at 61 Steinwehr Ave., the beloved local eatery has been a fixture in the community for 23 years, known for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a menu that boasts Boardwalk-style fries, hearty cheese steaks, and succulent hamburgers.
2 double shootings leave 2 men, 2 women injured overnight in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - Four people were struck by gunfire when two separate shootings erupted in North Philadelphia early Sunday morning. Two men, ages 19 and 23, were taken to a local hospital by private vehicle after being shot on the 3100 block of Judon Street around 2 a.m. Both are in...
Deadly motorcycle crash under investigation in Hunting Park
Police are trying to figure out what led up to a deadly motorcycle crash on Broad Street in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section.The Action Cam was on the scene at Broad and Cayuga streets around 4:30 a.m. Sunday.The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced at the scene.
Juvenile killed while riding bike on Bucks County highway
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A crash involving a bicycle and a pickup truck ended with the death of a juvenile this weekend. Bristol Township police say the juvenile was crossing Bristol Pike on a bike when it collided with a Dodge Ram pickup truck at Beaver Ram Road. The crash...
Kipona Festival returns in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival has returned. The three day festival kicked off Saturday. It’s a massive multi-cultural celebration featuring vendors, food trucks, and more. “Its cross cultural and I think its very important, even for those who don’t live in the city or work...
Phillies pick their September call-ups and activate Alvarado
The Phillies activated Jose Alvarado from the restricted list after Saturday's win over the Braves, optioning right-handed reliever Yunior Marte to Triple A. Alvarado missed six games dealing with a family matter back home in Venezuela. He rejoined his teammates Friday but wasn't activated until after Saturday's game. The Phils...
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