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Bethlehem man drowns in Lehigh River while tubing with co-workers, coroner says
A 35-year-old Bethlehem man died Monday afternoon from drowning while tubing in the Lehigh River near the Allentown waterfront, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office reported. Antwan D. Daring was pronounced dead at 4:01 p.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital-Allentown, about an hour after the incident off the 600 block of Waterfront Drive, the coroner’s office said in a Tuesday morning news release.
Allentown Symphony offering Christmas in July, literally and figuratively
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The phrase "Christmas in July" calls to mind the idea of being giving, conjuring the Yuletide spirit during summer. Allentown Symphony is taking the phrase literally as well as figuratively. Through this month, the symphony is offering a 10% discount on tickets to its popular Holiday...
Four Major Bridges in Philadelphia Area To See Toll Increases
Philadelphia sunset skyline and Ben Franklin Bridge refection from across the Delaware River. Four major bridges in the Philadelphia area, including the Ben Franklin Bridge, are expected to see toll increases that are speculated to take effect on Aug. 1 at the earliest. Four major bridges in the Philadelphia area...
Holy Family University Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Athletic Fieldhouse
President Anne Prisco, Ph. D., along with trustees, alumni, and student-athletes at the groundbreaking for Holy Family University’s new athletic fieldhouse. Holy Family University (HFU) held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new Athletic Fieldhouse on Jul. 11, as construction is set to begin on the University’s Northeast Philadelphia campus. The project is slated for completion in December 2024.
Developer Lou Pektor gets zoning verdict on warehouse requests
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – The Whitehall Township Zoning Hearing Board granted an extension request for a proposed industrial development Tuesday night at the administration building. The plan, offered by developer Lou Pektor's Greystone Capital, proposes a 689,000-square-foot warehouse or manufacturing facility at an old quarry located at 5100 and...
Cottingham Stadium public walking proposal fails in vote by EASD board
EASTON, Pa. – A proposal to open Cottingham Stadium to the public one day per week for walking failed in a vote by the Easton Area Board of School Directors Tuesday night. Even though the board voted 4-3 in favor of the proposal, board President Meg Sayago said the motion failed, as a majority of the full board would require five affirmative votes.
After car vandalism in South Philadelphia, residents say they feel vulnerable
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A series of car vandalisms in South Philadelphia has sparked concern among residents, who feel increasingly vulnerable despite police warnings.Police placed notices on cars parked at Broad and Reed streets advising owners to secure their vehicles and avoid leaving valuables inside. Despite these precautions, many residents feel their cars aren't safe anywhere.Matthew Pasquarello found his car vandalized with broken windows and minimal theft. "They took two quarters," he said, but the damage cost more than $600, including a smashed back passenger side window. His SUV was parked near Baldi Funeral Home, where by Tuesday evening, shattered glass littered...
Beaches Closed Due to Wind Turbine Debris, and It Can Happen in New Jersey Too
Beach Closures in Nantucket Amid Wind Turbine Concerns – Sharp Fiberglass Shards in the Ocean Nantucket, MA — Wind turbine debris forced the closure of beaches in Massachusetts today, and…
Loud Booms Heard In NY, NJ Was Daytime Fireball, NASA Says
Locals reported hearing thunder-like booms and rattling just after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. The USGS ruled out earthquakes, and residents across the tri-state reported witnessing fireballs to the American Meteor Society. After hours of anticipating, NASA confirmed a "daylight fireball" over New York City at 11:17 a.m. Reports filed...
Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car
LAKEWOOD — An infant died Monday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle on one of the hottest days of the year, according to the Ocean County Proseuctor's Office. Prosecutor Bradley Billihimer said Lakewood police were notified about a child in cardiac arrest outside the Kollel Cheshek Shlomo on New Egypt Road around 1:45 p.m.
DNC steers $15M to battleground states, including Pa.
The Democratic National Committee is directing nearly $2 million to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party as part of a $15 million investment into battleground state parties. “As MAGA Republicans descend on Milwaukee to nominate a serial liar, cheater and convicted felon in Donald Trump, Democrats are leaving nothing to chance and investing heavily in Pennsylvania to ensure Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win this election,” said Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Jaime Harrison in a statement.
Report: States like Pennsylvania struggle to access funds for mine cleanup and redevelopment
Flowering lily pads float on a lotus pond. Pollinators buzz through patches of coneflower and marigold. Paths wind through deep green woodlands, hazy meadows and vivid gardens at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, highlighting the flora of the Allegheny Plateau ecoregion. But the land west of Pittsburgh the garden sits on...
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