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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.
Pennsylvania man loses $90,000 over one year in gift card scam
LONGSWAMP TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM)– Pennsylvania State Police say a man fell victim to a gift card scam for a year, losing thousands of dollars. State Police in Reading say they were investigating a theft by deception when an Alburtis man in his 70s reported a possible scam on July 1. Troopers say the man reported losing approximately $90,000 in Apple gift cards over the course of a year.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Praises 2024 Bi-Partisan State Budget
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro signs into law a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, a voice for the community advocating for a thriving business climate, praised the recent signing of the $47.6 billion state budget package containing key items highly supportive to Delaware County.
KU Student Phanor Named to PASSHE Board of Governors
Kutztown University student Mark-Handy Phanor has been approved as the newest student member of the Board of Governors for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The motion was passed at Thursday’s Board of Governors meeting. The State System is governed by a 20-member Board, which is responsible...
Damaging Winds, Hail Forecasted for Pennsylvania and Ohio Today
Pittsburgh, PA – Hot and humid weather will continue today in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, bringing with it the potential for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible from 1 PM to...
Boyertown's Historic State Theater receives prestigious preservation award
BOYERTOWN, Pa. - The League of American Historic Theaters (LHAT) recently presented Boyertown's Historic State Theatre with a prestigious award. At their annual conference, LHAT awarded the State Theater the Joe Rosenberg Honorary Award for outstanding individual contribution. The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the preservation and enhancement of historic theater properties.
NASCAR MODIFIEDS TO HOLD TWO 30 LAP FEATURES PLUS SPORTSMAN ON T.P. TRAILER & TRUCK EQUIPMENT NIGHT THIS SATURDAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds will be in the spotlight this Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, when they will be running not one but TWO 30-lap feature races in one exciting evening of action. Grandview Speedway will be presenting a NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series...
Allentown Gives Resources for Ongoing Heat | WDIY Local News
As Lehigh Valley residents try to stay cool during another heat advisory this week, the City of Allentown is trying to help. For the second week in a row, they’ve released a list of resources for residents to cool down during the day. City pools are open from noon...
From D3 to the ACC and UNC, Greenberg Discusses his Path
CHAPEL HILL – Playing football in the ACC wasn’t much on Zach Greenberg’s radar when he first arrived at Muhlenberg College. He was 240 pounds as an offensive linemen, the program is Division III, and Scotty Wood Stadium, home of the Mules, seated a capacity of only 3,000 fans.
Bethlehem Dad Of 7 Drowns Tubing Lehigh River In Allentown: Coroner
For at least the second time this month, a man has died while tubing in the Lehigh Valley, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. This time it was a father of seven children, a family friend told Daily Voice. Antwan D. Daring, 35, of Bethlehem, drowned in the Lehigh River near Waterf…
"We Is Greater than Me" with Nathan Boateng, Teri Haddad, and Darian Colbert | HealthBEAT
On this episode, Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak, acting Executive Director of the Leonard Parker Pool Institute for Health, welcome Nathan Boateng, VP of Community Impact & Engagement at Valley Health Partners, Teri Haddad, VP of Community Initiatives & Advancement at Community Services for Children, and Darian Colbert, Executive Director at Cohesion Network. Together, they talk about how being Pool Fellows has benefitted both them and their work.
Former Allentown pawn shop storefront to be demolished
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — An Allentown building that’s more than a century old is set to get a major makeover. The city Zoning Hearing Board on Monday unanimously approved a request to demolish the recessed storefront at 929 Hamilton St. The front of the building features two large glass...
Emmaus tackles details of tax relief for apartments on 'blighted' site
EMMAUS, Pa. — Emmaus Borough Council continued Monday to mull giving tax assistance to plans for a large apartment complex on condemned, environmentally hazardous former industrial land that has gone unused for nearly 30 years. An ordinance was drafted, but ultimately held back for rewrites, to accommodate a developer's...
Deadline approaching to apply for City of Allentown’s 'Youth Climate Action Fund'
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Wednesday is the last day to apply for the "Youth Climate Action Fund" in Allentown. Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk announced in April that the city will join a new Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative encouraging young people to get involved to climate action solutions. The fund provides technical...
With colleges closing nationwide … how are Valley schools doing?
In 2024, an average of one college or university has closed every week, according to the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association, double the extinction rate of 2023. Though not a surprise – the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers published a report in October 2020 predicting a rise in college closures because of shrinking budgets and reduced enrollment – the worsening situation is leaving increasing numbers of students with unfinished degrees and difficult-to-discharge debt.
PSPCA launches first Pittie Fest with $5 adoption fees for Pitbulls
Danville, Montour Co. — The PSPCA are gearing up for their first ever Pittie Fest with special adoption fees. Adoption fees for all classic Pitbulls of all sizes and ages will be set at five dollars starting July 16th and ending on August 11th at the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Philadelphia Headquarters, Danville and Lancaster locations.
A Lehigh Valley nonprofit that serves hundreds of people needs help after Allentown fire forced it to close
A Lehigh Valley nonprofit dedicated to helping adults improve their language, workplace and other skills was forced to close its office after a three-alarm fire last week in Allentown displaced about 20 residents and damaged six structures. Smoke and water damage forced The Literacy Center to close its office and classrooms on the third floor of 1132 Hamilton St., according to Jen Doyle, the ...
Estate settles with Pa. borough for $32.5K over woman’s suicide in prison
WILLIAMSPORT — The estate of a woman who committed suicide in Schuylkill County Prison in 2020 has reached a $32,500 settlement of its claims against the Coaldale Borough and three police officers. The settlement, which needs the approval of U.S. Middle District Magistrate Judge William I. Arbuckle, resolves only...
'We heard a loud crash': Storm leaves trail of damage in parts of Lehigh Valley
S. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - Dave Billowitch said he was at his daughter's field hockey game when a storm quickly moved through his South Whitehall Township neighborhood at Chew and Adams streets Tuesday night. "I got a call from my son saying a huge tree just fell down, knocked down...
Montgomery County pool seeing more visitors this year due to heat wave
ELKINS PARK, Pa. (CBS) — A pool in Montgomery County is seeing more visitors this year with lifeguards saying that is because of this intense heat wave hitting our area."It feels very hot," said 7-year-old Joni Crommartie-Scott of West Oak Lane. "Like, the concrete is so hot."She came to the Conklin Pool in Elkins Park looking for a little relief on a scorcher of a Tuesday."It just feels so nice," she said.Nearby, her mother Rhonda Crommartie-Scott set up the perfect spot in the shade and said she had brought her daughter and friends here every day for the past few weeks...
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