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Talks could bring Amazon data center to Lehigh Valley, sources say
Amazon Web Services, a subsidiary of online-shopping giant Amazon, hopes to install a data center campus at the River Pointe Commerce Center in northern Northampton County, two sources with knowledge of the project said Friday. Folks in the Slate Belt, many of whom have been fighting Bethlehem developer Lou Pektor’s proposed massive commercial development in Upper Mount Bethel Township, heard ...
Notre Dame football passes its way past Pen Argyl
Notre Dame-Green Pond’s offense was fast and efficient in the first half, racking up a 28-point cushion Saturday afternoon against host Pen Argyl. The Crusaders’ offense barely saw the field in the second half and committed a couple turnovers, but the defensive counterpart made sure the big lead held up. Matt Bodnar threw for 441 yards and five touchdowns in Notre Dame-GP’s 42-15 victory at ...
Doylestown Borough Police Adding New K-9 Officer Courtesy of Local Business
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Central Bucks Regional Police Department is adding a third K-9 officer courtesy of a grant from a local business.K-9 Officer Granite, a Belgian Malinois, was brought into the department through a donation from The Thompson Organization. Granite is currently training with handler Kyle Maloney at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center in Philadelphia.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERGranite is a dual-purpose police dog specializing in two areas: narcotics detection and patrol/protection. The latter includes tracking skills, searching buildings and belongings, recovering evidence and apprehending suspects. Granite will be fully deployed with the force in late 2025. The Central Bucks force polices the boroughs of Chalfont, Doylestown and New Britain.“We are deeply appreciative of the Thompson Organization for their continued commitment to the safety and security of the communities we serve,” Chief Karl Knott said in a statement. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Central Bucks High School Football: A Review of Week 7 Scores
DOYLESTOWN, PA—CB South hung onto its perfect record Friday night, beating conference rival North Penn in a 14-6 home game in Warrington.North Penn also entered last night’s game with an undefeated record, but the Titans limited their rival to 118 yards of offense and sacked North Penn’s quarterback six times.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe last time CB South had an undefeated season was 2007, just a few years after the school opened.The win gives CB South a 7-0 record. The team next plays Abington in a home game on Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m.In an away game, CB East beat Abington in a 36-0 blowout. The win gives CB East a 3-4 record. The team next plays a Thursday night away game against Neshaminy on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. In an away game, CB West beat Pennsbury 27-6 in a convincing win. CB West has won the last three of four games and has a 5-2 record. The team next plays an away game at Pennridge on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Algae and fungi and bacteria-Oh my! Phillipsburg Graduate Pens Inspiring First Book on Microbiology for Young Readers
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - “Algae and fungi and bacteria-Oh my! So, you’re telling me there is a whole other ecosystem existing all around us and we can’t even see it?” is just part of an overview from Alex Korbobo’s new book Ask Annie About Microbiology.It was Korbobo’s teachers at Phillipsburg High School who first sparked her interest in science. After graduating in 2015, Korbobo went to Moravian College to pursue a BS in Biology, followed by Lehigh University for her MS in Earth and Environmental Sciences. She, along with her husband Ray, who also happens to be a 2015 PHS...
Lehigh Valley high school football roundup: Emmaus, Northwestern Lehigh, North Schuylkill roll, and more from Week 7
Here is a roundup of Friday night’s top Lehigh Valley high school football games in Week 7. Emmaus 31, Whitehall 7 Will Buck’s field goal made it 3-0 Emmaus, and then Kai Jefferson scored a receiving touchdown to extend the lead to 10-0. A Reilly Bechtel rushing touchdown made it 17-0, but Whitehall got on the board to make it 17-7. However, Jefferson’s second score of the night gave Emmaus a ...
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