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Move-in day at East Stroudsburg University
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — It's a sign that a new college semester is on the horizon: Families unpack cars and haul bags, boxes, and mini-fridges to the dorms at East Stroudsburg University. "Actually it's not too bad, she brought maybe half of what I thought she would. It all...
Local doctor pleads 'don't give up on vaccinations' as kids head back to school
FOUNTAIN HILL, Pa. — Fall is known as the time when sickness spreads, and a local infectious disease specialist urges parents to get their children vaccinated as students head back to school. "Not only is it time to now consider getting the new variant COVID vaccine, but to obviously,...
The kidnapping of Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr, the 20-month-old baby abducted from his crib
American aviation and military officer Charles Lindbergh made history on May 20, 1927, when he departed for his first solo flight as a pilot across the Atlantic. Less than five years later, on March 1, 1932, tragedy struck his family when his 20-month-old baby, Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr. was abducted from his New Jersey home with a $50,000 ransom note left behind.
Town hall meeting to discuss human trafficking in Slate Belt region
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa - Bloom for Women has announced that they will be holding a town hall meeting focused on human trafficking in partnership with numerous local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The meeting, focused on human trafficking in the Slate Belt region of Pennsylvania, is scheduled for September...
Join Macculloch Hall at the 50th Annual Canal Day Music and Craft Festival; Saturday Aug. 24
WHARTON, NJ - Community members are invited to the 50th Annual Canal Day Music & Craft Festival on Saturday August 24 from 10am - 5pm. The music and craft festival will take place at Hugh Force Canal Park located at 180 West Central Avenue in Wharton. What is Canal Day? Well, Canal day celebrates the Morris Canal, and its technological innovations that contributed to the development of Northern NJ. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Schedule of events is as follows: Great Field Bandshell Musical Performers 10:30 a.m. to noon: Norton Smull Band Noon - 1 p.m.: The...
Moravian University welcomes their newest class of 'Greyhounds'
BETHLEHEM, Pa., - The Greyhounds have arrived. Moravian University is one of the local schools welcoming students to campus. 69 News was in Bethlehem this morning as members of the class of 2028 got acclimated to their new home away from home. Moravian reports that this is it's largest incoming...
Sublime with Rome Farewell Tour 2024 | Review by Janel Spiegel
Photography provided by Wind Creek Event Center (photo credit Dana Grubb) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania… What a beautiful night, the moon was out, mother nature gave her all. The entire night was beautiful as Sitting on Stacy and G. Love & Special Sauce opened the show for Sublime with Rome, the Farewell Tour. Rome brought all the homies together tonight. I know I saw quite a few of my friends. Rome Ramirez is the current lead singer, and guitarist for Sublime. Rome is also a songwriter, and producer. Always give all the love and respect to the songwriters. Rome brought so much to Sublime, and he will be releasing his own music, and has stated he wants to focus on that but tonight, a sold-out, packed show in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania was full of love, and gratitude from Rome, and the fans who came out to show love and support.
New Jersey Couple Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Federal COVID-19 Relief Program
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey couple admitted to fraudulently obtaining approximately $790,000 in federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) payments, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Tuesday. Diana…
Meet New Hellertown Police Chief at ‘Coffee with a Cop’
Local residents will have an opportunity to meet the new Chief of Police in Hellertown at an upcoming event in the borough. Local residents will have an opportunity to meet the new Chief of Police in Hellertown at an upcoming event in the borough. The Hellertown Police Department has scheduled...
Celebrating Our History, Heritage, and Relationships with Janine Santoro and Mayor J. William Reynolds | Charla Comunitaria
On this episode, Aurea Ortiz welcomes Janine Santoro, Director of Equity and Inclusion for the City of Bethlehem, and Mayor J. William Reynolds to talk about the city's upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month events. They talk about the Sister City Celebration and Flag Raising with Patillas, Puerto Rico, the process of adding Patillas to our list of sister cities, and how the new relationship creates a cultural connection for residents.
PHHS Marching Band to Host Fundraising Breakfast at Applebee’s
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills High School Marching Band is gearing up for a delicious fundraiser to kick off the school year. On Sunday, September 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., the PHHS Marching Band will host a “Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast” at Applebee’s Grill + Bar, located at 1057 Route 46 East.
Bethlehem Catholic football takes care of Aaron Angelo and East Pennsboro
Quarterback Aaron Angelo scored a touchdown and ran for 163 yards, but it wasn’t enough for East Pennsboro in a 28-14 opening night football loss to Bethlehem Catholic on Friday, August 23. Angelo averaged more than eight yards per carry on the night, and was 2-for-5 through the air...
Warren County corn maze benefits The Michael J. Fox Foundation
MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – Each fall, Donaldson Farms creates a new corn maze design in support of a charitable organization that makes a difference in the community. This year Donaldson Farms is dedicating its 9-acre corn maze to The Michael J. Fox Foundation. The Michael J. Fox...
Allentown's new boutique hotel now hiring for fall opening
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- A new hotel in downtown Allentown is now hiring. Moxy Allentown Downtown is looking for "high-energy candidates" for a range of positions, including housekeeping, operations, cook, bartender and more. The 133-room boutique hotel at 949 Hamilton St. is set to open in the fall, as construction wraps...
6 running for 2 Township Council seats
Six people have filed to run for two seats on the Township Council in the Nov. 5 election, according to an unofficial list. Council members Christine Quinn and Josh Hertzberg are seeking re-election. Also filing to run by the deadline at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 were Mark Scott, Marjory...
Town Hall Meeting on Human Trafficking in the Slate Belt to be Held September 12
August 23, 2024, LEHIGH VALLEY, PA – Bloom for Women, an organization dedicated to providing sanctuary and a continuum of care to heal, empower and employ women survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation in the Lehigh Valley, in partnership with numerous local, state and federal law enforcement agencies will be holding a Town Hall focused on Human Trafficking in the Slate Belt region of Pennsylvania on September 12, 2024, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Look Out Fire Company in Pen Argyl, Pa.
The Peapack and Gladstone Police Department Release Recent Distracted Driver Statistics and Incidents
Peapack-Gladstone, NJ - The Peapack and Gladstone Police Department released the final distracted driver statistics in August: 60 hours of enforcementCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 121 motor vehicle stops 84 total tickets 72 cell phone tickets 2 speedingDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. 1 suspended driver 1 careless driving 8 "other" motor vehicle summonses. Additionally, Peapack and Gladstone Police Department has announced the following incidents for the end of July into August: On July 22, 2024 at 11:29 PM, Detective Nicholas Ortiz was patrolling Rt. 206 South when he...
Somerville PSE&G Pipeline Construction Project Schedule Aug. 26-30
SOMERVILLE, NJ - PSE&G and contractor crews are scheduled to continue working on the gas pipe replacement project the week of Aug. 26-30. All work is weather permitting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Crews will be working on: - Fieldstone Avenue, installing main and connecting services between N Gaston Avenue and Schoolhouse Lane; - Cleveland Street, installing main between Union Avenue and Halsey Street. continuing onto Halsey Street and Eastern States Parkway; - Also, scheduling appointments on Putnam Street, Madison Street and N. Richards Avenue.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Note: Crews will not work on S. Adamsville Road on Saturday, Aug. 31. They are expected to resume working on Saturday, Sept. 7. Contact the PSE&G Gas Construction customer hotline at 1-833-661-6400 or email GasWorks@PSEG.com with questions. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
PennDOT Job Fair to Include Interviews, Job Offers
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will host a job fair in Allentown on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and anyone with an interest in a career with PennDOT is encouraged to attend. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will host a job fair in Allentown...
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