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Ham Radio Call Signs Discovered During Clayton UC Renovation Revive Memories of Lehigh’s Amateur Radio Society
Mysterious letters and numbers etched into the wall of a sealed-off, fifth-floor room in the Clayton University Center at Packer Hall are ham radio call signs and likely remnants of Lehigh’s former Amateur Radio Society—a club started 100 years ago that allowed students to talk with fellow radio enthusiasts all over the world.
A Startling 20% Toll Increase Likely Coming to Four Philly-South Jersey Bridges
In this economy, it’s not surprising anymore, but the cost of yet another local toll could be going up… by quite a bit… and soon!. The Delaware River Port Authority is eyeballing rate increases on their four toll bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey this summer. In fact, we could be about two weeks away from the 20% increase at the tolls.
It was once home to the head gardener of a Steel baron's West Bethlehem estate. Now it could face demolition
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Queen Anne-style home at 1304 Spring St. is mold-ridden, has ceilings falling in, needs a paint job and some of its windows won’t even open. But it’s an indispensable piece of West Bethlehem history and a landmark for the surrounding Mount Airy Historic District, locals argued Monday before the city’s Historic Conservation Commission.
What happens to unclaimed Pennsylvania Lottery winnings?
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A $100,000 Powerball ticket recently expired in Dauphin County. Somebody had the winning ticket, but never cashed it in. So, what happens to that unclaimed money, and how often does this happen in Pennsylvania? This week is Lottery Week, but, every week, the Lottery cheers its winners. There have been close […]
Top 10 Stories of 2023-24 - #5 Hounds Set Five Landmark Conference Records During Spring Season
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing its look back at its 2023-24 athletic campaign. The next entry in our second countdown of the summer – the Top 10 Stories of the Year selected by the athletic administration – is our No. 5 highlight – the Greyhounds setting five Landmark Conference records during the 2024 spring season.
In the media: Bethlehem Press reports on Prof. Kincaid’s talk about his role during Pentagon Papers trial
In 1972-73, Kincaid served as vice president and co-treasurer of the Pentagon Papers Fund for the Defense of Human and Civil Liberties. John Kincaid about his experiences serving on the defense team during the Pentagon Papers Trial. Kincaid, the Robert B. and Helen S. Meyner Professor of Government and Public...
National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
Renew Your Phillipsburg Football Season Tickets - Season Ticket Holder Announcement
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Attention Phillipsburg Football fans! Are you ready for some football? The renewal period for Phillipsburg Football Season Tickets has officially begun. Season ticket holders can now purchase their tickets for the 2024 season and ensure they have their reserved seats for another year of Stateliner varsity football action.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER An email titled "2024 Phillipsburg Football Season Tickets" has been sent out to all current season ticket holders, providing detailed instructions on how to renew their tickets. Check your inbox, check the junk mail, spam mail and everywhere...
First Floor Fire at Phillipsburg Restaurant Prompts Swift Response, but “Unhabitable” say Authorities
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A 2.5 story building occupied by the restaurant El Noa Noa Con Sabor Latino underwent an aggressive fire suppression effort on Thursday, July 18, 2024. At approximately 11:08 a.m., the Phillipsburg Fire Department, Phillipsburg Police Department, and EMS units were dispatched to 473 South Main Street for a reported structure fire with flames showing and possible entrapment, according to Phillipsburg Fire Chief Rich Hay.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The building at 473 South Main Street is occupied by El Noa Noa Con Sabor Latino on the first floor and an...
Pennsylvania Governor signs bill allowing sale of canned cocktails in grocery stores
(WHTM) — Getting your favorite mixed drinks is now easier than ever after Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislature allowing more stores to get a special ready-to-drink cocktail permit. Senate Bill 688 allows locations in Pennsylvania that are already licensed to sell alcohol, like bars and select grocery stores, to apply for a ready-to-drink cocktail permit. […]
Crozer Health Gets Potential Buyer If State Chips In Up to $500M
Prospect Medical wants state funds to help seal a deal with a potential buyer for Crozer Health. There’s a prospective unnamed buyer for Crozer Health, but Crozer’s owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, wants the state to put up between $100 million and $500 million to finance the deal, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.
Pa. Supreme Court Upholds License for Nittany Mall Casino
The state's highest court has upheld the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's decision to award a license for a planned casino at the Nittany Mall, paving the way for the project to move forward. Pennsylvania's Supreme Court in an opinion issued Wednesday found the board acted properly in awarding the license to Ira Lubert at a 2020 auction, dismissing a challenge brought by losing bidder Stadium Casino. Stadium, a subsidiary of Baltimore-based Cordish Companies, has 14 days to file a motion to reconsider. The project can now move ahead unless the decision is appealed to a higher court, PGCB spokesperson Doug Harbach said. "The Gaming...
Shapiro hosts disabled Pennsylvanians to celebrate funding boost with brunch and bocce
Disabled athletes and their advocates came to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg on Thursday to celebrate a boost in funding for support services with a brunch and a few rounds of the Italian ball game, bocce. Gov. Josh Shapiro, who hosted the event with Special Olympics Pennsylvania, also held...
Weakened version of health care non-compete limitations becomes law
(The Center Square) — Among a flurry of bills signed into law recently, Pennsylvania has taken a step in reducing the barriers created by non-compete agreements in health care. But the law in effect is a watered-down version of what was proposed in the General Assembly. “It’s a C+,” said Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Pittsburgh, who introduced House Bill 1633. “There’s a significant amendment that diluted the impact of the bill. But it clearly remains a step forward with more work to do.” ...
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