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Rock band Wheatus to headline benefit concert in Quakertown
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. -- Wheatus will be rocking the greater Lehigh Valley in the fall. The band behind the hit "Teenage Dirtbag" is scheduled to headline a benefit concert at the Univest Performance Center on Sept. 28. They will be joined by supporting acts Away Message and Kitty Rotten. Wheatus performed...
IronPigs continue strong month of July with a 6-4 victory over Worcester
ALLENTOWN - Lehigh Valley slugged three home runs to pickup another series win with a 6-4 victory over Worcester on Sunday at Coca-Cola Park. Carlos De La Cruz, Cal Stevenson and Kody Clemens all went deep to support the strong pitching from starter David Buchanan who won for the third time in his last four starts.
5 things to know about former Shore soccer star at Paris Olympics as assistant coach
U.S. Women's National Team and Olympics soccer assistant coach Denise Reddy grew up in Hazlet and starred at Raritan High School before going on to Rutgers - where she was a varsity letterwinner in both soccer (1988-91) and basketball (1990-93), winning an Atlantic 10 hoops title under legendary coach Theresa Grentz.
Pedestrian crash shuts down Holland Township intersection
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — An intersection is closed to traffic after a Holland Township crash involving a pedestrian Sunday afternoon. The crash happened near Quincy Park at Quincy Street and 140th Avenue shortly after 2 p.m., according to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Not much is known...
MID-ATLANTIC THREE STARS: july 22
Plenty of racing action took place throughout the Mid-Atlantic this past week. Here’s a look at the “three stars” of each track:. FIRST STAR: DORNOCH. Monmouth Park hosted their signature race, the grade 1 Haskell Stakes, on Saturday. Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch earned his fourth career stakes victory in an exciting stretch battle, once again fending off the late rally of Mindframe, who finished second to Dornoch in the Belmont as well, and crossing the wire 1 1/4 lengths in front. He covered 1 1/8 miles on a fast main track in 1:50.31 for an ownership group led by West Paces Racing LLC, trainer Danny Gargan, and jockey Luis Saez.
Proper preparation key when it comes to fall athletics, Meritus doc says
You have to walk before you can run. When it comes to preparing for fall sports, a physician with Meritus Sports Medicine suggests young athletes run before they practice. “Before the season starts, they should start working on general aerobic and cardio exercise,” said Geoffrey Sanyi, D.O. “They should be overall healthy before they start doing their work for the season.”
Moving company leases 8,000 sq. ft. in Bridgewater, in one of three Zimmel office deals
5 West Chimney Rock Road in Bridgewater — Courtesy: Zimmel Associates. A moving company has taken 8,000 square feet of office space in Bridgewater, in one of three recent leases arranged by Zimmel Associates. The family-owned business, Palmieri Movers, will occupy the front portion of the 22,000-square-foot building at...
Search continues for man who went missing in Delaware River
Police and rescue workers are still trying to find a man who witnesses said may have drowned Saturday afternoon in the Delaware River. Dive teams and rescuers in boats searched the area near the Easton wastewater plant, where multiple witnesses saw the man disappear under water around 4 p.m. Saturday, according to Pennsylvania Water Rescue Chief Branden Bachman.
Celtic Classic plans to delight visitors with return of annual contests
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Those planning to attend the upcoming Celtic Classic will have the change to compete in some annual contests. The Celtic Cultural Alliance says the event is in it's 37th year and will take place September 27th - 29th. The contests include:. Scottish Shortbread Baking Contest – Sponsored...
Bridgewater budget increases township spending by 8.6%. What does it mean for taxpayers?
BRIDGEWATER – The Township Council has introduced a municipal budget that increases spending by 8.6%. The proposed $51.29 million budget is $4.08 million more than last year's spending plan of $47.21 million. The municipal budget covers expenses for the police department, public works, recreation and other township services. The...
Medical office leases in Mercer, Middlesex among latest deals by Fennelly Associates
2650 Route 130 in Cranbury — Courtesy: Fennelly Associates. A pediatric neurology practice has leased 3,800 square feet of medical office space in Hamilton, in the largest of four newly announced deals by Fennelly Associates. The provider, New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute, is expanding its footprint with the commitment...
Trump crashes Bedminster wedding: This week in Central Jersey history, July 22-28
President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at a wedding reception at his golf club in Bedminster, it was reported on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. At the reception on Saturday, July 20, 2019, Trump received chants of "USA! USA!" from the bride, groom and guests, according to CNN. The groom, P.J. Mongelli, had sent multiple invitations to Trump. ...
Musikfest announces 2024 'Free Stage' lineup
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- ArtsQuest has released the Musikfest 2024 Free Stage lineup. The event will feature over 500 musical acts across 16 free stages throughout the city. To view a full list of performers and stay up to date on food, festivities and more, visit musikfest.org or download the Musikfest app powered by PNC.
Centenary University introduces program that gives veterans free entrepreneurship training
In an effort to do more than just thank veterans for their service, Centenary University announced an initiative that will help them transition to civilian life as an entrepreneur. The Hackettstown-based university announced last week that it has launched the Veteran Ventures Program, a free virtual program offering comprehensive training...
There's a new way to get to Musikfest — and avoid parking hassles
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — There will be a new way to get to Musikfest when the massive music festival opens in 10 days. ArtsQuest, in partnership with Trans-Bridge Lines and Penn State University, on Monday announced a new satellite parking lot will be established at Penn State Lehigh Valley. The...
Worcester Red Sox drop series against Lehigh Valley IronPigs after Sunday’s loss
ALLENTOWN – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (14-7, 48-46) topped the Worcester Red Sox (10-10, 45-50) by a 6-4 final on Sunday afternoon at Coca-Cola Park to win the series, 2-1. For the third time in the series, the IronPigs scored first. Cal Stevenson lifted a solo home run over the left-field fence in the second inning to give Lehigh Valley a 1-0 advantage.
Route 611 to reopen within weeks after nearly 2-year shutdown
PORTLAND, Pa. — There’s been a breakthrough in the nearly 2-year-old impasse to reopen a closed stretch of Route 611 at the Northampton County-Monroe County line. A compromise between state and federal officials will enable the road to reopen in about eight to 10 weeks – by the end of September, according to U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pa.
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