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Lehigh Valley weather: Hurricane Beryl remnants could bring heavy rain, flooding this week
Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 storm early Monday and is expected to weaken as it races north across the United States, bringing the potential for heavy rain and flooding to eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey starting on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. While...
New Rally House sports store opens at Lehigh Valley Mall
The national sports memorabilia chain Rally House has opened a new location at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township. Customers can find the store on the lower level near Macy’s and across from Express, according to an Instagram post from Rally House on Saturday. They can purchase merchandise like jerseys and collectibles for teams such as the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies, the New ...
Cooling centers, pools and more: What some Lehigh Valley communities are doing to help residents stay cool
Temperatures will remain in the 90s for several days this week in the Lehigh Valley, which has prompted a heat advisory from the National Weather Service. The weather service recommends residents stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun and check up on relative and neighbors. Forecasters also urge those who have to go outside to wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Strenuous ...
Susan Wild disputes CNN report saying she opposes Biden as presidential nominee | Armchair Lehigh Valley
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Sports apparel chain launches 3rd Lehigh Valley site
An apparel chain catering to fans of professional sports teams has opened its third regional site at Lehigh Valley Mall. Rally House on Friday opened at the bustling mall, along Grape Street and MacArthur Road in Whitehall. an employee who answered the phone Monday morning confirmed. The store sits on the main level, next to Macy’s, in space that once occupied Jennifer’s Unique Boutique. The boutique temporarily moved to the Lifestyle Center before moving permanently to a space on the upper level.
Applications open for StartUp Lehigh Valley pitch competition
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Submissions are being accepted for the 6th Annual StartUp Lehigh Valley pitch competition, happening on October 15. The event is presented by Lehigh University. The competition attracts budding entrepreneurs from around the region and country. The competition will be held in Baker Hall at Lehigh’s Zoellner Arts...
Trader Joe's to open store in King of Prussia, Montgomery County; Lehigh Valley remains unserved
MONTGOMERY CO., Pa. -- A new Trader Joe's store is coming to eastern Pennsylvania, but the grocer's Lehigh Valley fans will still face a lengthy drive for their fix of "TJ's." The new store will open at 224 W. Dekalb Pike in King of Prussia, Montgomery County. That is about a 60-mile drive from Bethlehem. The opening date has not been set.
$7.4M project targets major city intersection; township eyes pickleball courts | Lehigh Valley government watch
Here is a look at some government and other community news across the Lehigh Valley region for the week beginning Monday, July 8:. ALLENTOWN | Road restrictions are expected to start Monday for a $7.4 million project to improve Route 145/South Fourth Street in the city, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced. PennDOT said in a news release Route 145/South Fourth Street will be improved between Wyoming Street and 400 feet south of Emmaus Avenue. “Motorists should expect nighttime lane restrictions … and allow for extra time traveling through the area,” the release said. The work includes adding a center turn lane between Brookdale/South Fifth Street and Wyoming Street, adding a right turn lane from northbound South Fourth Street onto West Emmaus Avenue, adding a left turn lane from West Susquehanna Street onto southbound South Fourth Street and other improvements, the release said. The project is expected to be complete in October 2026.
Bill to improve maternal and child health passes PA House
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Legislation that works to reduce negative health outcomes and prevent abuse and neglect has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The legislation, H.B. 1425, is authored by Darisha Parker (D-Pa) and it would establish the Maternal Home Visiting Act. The bill would direct the Department of Human Services to develop a five-year […]
Pennsylvania amusement park auctions iconic park pieces
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (WHTM) — Pieces from an iconic Pennsylvania amusement park landmark were sold at auction to raise money for a nonprofit. The Kennywood Mural Auction sold six pieces of the Thunderbolt mural to raise funds for 412 Food Rescue. The four pieces were each sold for between...
State police top ten most wanted in Pennsylvania update
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police have updated their top ten most wanted list as one man has been captured. Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday they have captured Jimmy Carlton Hnery Jr. from Lock Haven who was wanted for the rape of a child. State police say fugitives are selected for the ten most wanted list […]
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