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Popular retailer is opening 3 stores in Pa. under new owner after closing all of its locations
Rue21 stores are back in Pennsylvania. It wasn’t that long ago that the specialty fashion retailer of apparel and accessories, filed for bankruptcy and closed all of its 540 stores including 21 locations in Pennsylvania. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Bridge repairs in Allentown extended until Sept. 9 completion date
ALLENTOWN, Pa., - Kernsville Road, which has been closed and detoured since May 1 for bridge repairs of the Kernsville Road Bridge over Jordan Creek, will be closed until Sept. 9, according to a news release from PennDOT. The project was originally scheduled to be completed in August. Vehicle traffic...
Catholic retreat center, opened in 1961, closing for good in Bethlehem Township
A six-decades-old retreat center for Roman Catholics is slated to close this fall due to its high operating costs and dwindling attendance in Bethlehem Township, religious leaders have announced. The St. Francis Retreat House, which opened in 1961 at 3918 Chipman Road, plans to shutter completely sometime in early October,...
Bridging the gender science gap: College freshmen present NASA-funded projects
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — When considering what project to tackle this summer at Cedar Crest College, Aaliyah Johnson chose to study xylazine – a veterinary tranquilizer that officials say is contributing to a rise in overdose deaths in people. “I chose xylazine because it’s popular where I’m from,” said...
New Pennsylvania law will return some unclaimed money without a claim
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Starting next year, Pennsylvania will return some unclaimed money directly to the people it belongs to instead of requiring them to first file a claim with the state Treasury. A bill to allow the change passed the...
Things to Do: Award-winning singer at Native American festival
The oldest Native American festival in Pennsylvania is celebrating its 44th year with music, crafts, food and more. The Museum of Indian Culture at 2825 Fish Hatchery Rd. in Allentown will hold its Roasting Ears of Corn Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday in Little Lehigh Parkway.
Central Catholic football preview 2024: Vikings focused on returns, not departures
Some members of Allentown Central Catholic’s football team always keep a reminder of last season’s abrupt ending nearby. “We were all heartbroken. We didn’t expect that outcome,” said senior Maksim Godbolt of the Vikings’ defeat to rival Bethlehem Catholic in the District 11 Class 4A final. “This year, we’re using it as motivation. I know a couple of the guys have pictures of the district championship on their phones. They look at it every day before practice.”
Bethlehem gas main replacement project to begin on Aug 19
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- UGI Utilities, Inc. is set to start a new gas main replacement project in Bethlehem on Aug. 19. The work is expected to be completed by the end of August and impact the following streets:. Sioux Street between Christian Street and Finady Avenue. Hellener Street between Bastian...
Pa. Supreme Court sets Oct. 8 argument on claim that life without parole for felony murder is cruel
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Oct. 8 in an appeal that could bring hope for freedom to more than 1,000 people serving life in prison without the possibility of parole for murders they didn’t commit. The court in February agreed to consider the case of Derek Lee, who is serving life in […]
Allentown Redevelopment Authority looks to boost efficiency, find its stride
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown Redevelopment Authority board is preparing for a busy six months, as officials aim to get the agency back up to speed by early next year. Allentown Community and Economic Development Director Vicky Kistler on Wednesday detailed a set of goals she described as “very aggressive,” but attainable.
Gin Blossoms' Robin Wilson on longevity, 'dark times' ahead of Bethlehem stop
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The longevity and credibility of the Gin Blossoms is no laughing matter. Singer Robin Wilson prides himself on it. "We've survived 37 years with our friendship in tact. Our partnership is stronger than ever, and our credibility, you know, that's something you can never really guess or quantify in your early days," Wilson told 69 News.
Open auditions set for Allentown Symphony's The Nutcracker
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Allentown Repertory Dance Theatre and Allentown Symphony Orchestra are seeking dancers for its celebrated annual production of The Nutcracker. Auditions for the performance are scheduled for Aug. 25 at Repertory Ballet Academy, 6426 Memorial Road, Allentown. Dancers will perform as the Allentown Symphony Orchestra plays...
Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine students receive white coats
The Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine Class of 2028 students were honored Friday, Aug. 9, in the 2024 White Coat Ceremony at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia. Forty-two first-year medical students, who will train for all four years at Bethlehem-based Temple/St. Luke’s, donned their...
Find a fur-ever friend. 'Clear the Shelters' pet adoption events set for Bensalem
Looking for a purr-fect furever friend? Bingo’s Foundation, a Bucks County cat rescue and shelter organization, and the Women's Animal Center in Bensalem are both holding adoption events as part of the “Clear the Shelters” national campaign on Sept. 7. ...
Police shut down Monroe County road for investigation
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — An investigation in part of Monroe County has a road closed Thursday afternoon. Police responded to a reported assault in Pocono Township around 2 p.m. on Thursday. Officers then closed down Brookdale Road so they could investigate. So far, there has been no word on...
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