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Helping Harvest food bank to hold events Saturday: mobile market distribution, Scouting for Food collection

READING, Pa. - The local food bank Helping Harvest has two community events Saturday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a mobile market at Reading Area Community College, located at 2nd and Chestnut streets. It is a “drive-thru distribution” for residents to receive food from their cars.

Reading, PA · 1d
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Friday Food Feature with Berks County Eats: Taqueria Comalli

We’ve spent a lot of time reviewing restaurants in West Reading. The Penn Avenue corridor has long been a dining destination. While there are some long-standing spots, the Avenue has seen a lot of restaurants come and go, and in a few cases, it’s seen restaurants grow. That’s...

Berks County, PA · 18h
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Don’t want to cook Thanksgiving dinner? Here’s where to eat in central Pa.

Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. If you’d rather leave the cooking to someone else this year, you’re in luck. There are restaurants across central Pennsylvania ready to serve a holiday meal. From traditional turkey and mashed potatoes to all-you-can-eat buffets, WITF has rounded up restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in the region.

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Albright to eliminate 20 programs and about a third of its faculty amid low enrollment, strained finances

READING — Albright College is eliminating 20 academic programs and 17 faculty positions as it continues to grapple with dwindling enrollment, financial challenges, and new federal policies for student loan funding. Students and faculty at the private liberal arts school expected the Board of Trustees to make a final...

Reading, PA · 8h
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Lehigh County considers suing social media companies over alleged harm to youth

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners retained a law firm to file claims against various social media companies on the county's behalf Tuesday night at administration building. The deal, with Kline & Specter P.C., will "investigate, research and file its claims" against various platforms including but...

Lehigh County, PA · 3d

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The coolest blocks in Allentown are not a matter of luck

Taryn Johnson is a graduate student in the Environmental Policy Master's Program at Lehigh University. The coolest blocks in Allentown are not a matter of luck. In the hot summer months, surfaces in parts of Allentown can reach over 100 degrees. However, across town, where there is more tree cover, it is noticeably cooler, with differences up to 11.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The difference is not based on luck, but the legacy of choices about where trees are planted, and where they are not.

Allentown, PA · 1d

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New Allentown VA Clinic Doubles Space, Targets Summer 2029 for First Patients

The Department of Veterans Affairs has signed a lease for a new outpatient clinic in Allentown, a facility nearly double the size of what currently serves the region's veterans. The clinic, planned for 935 Blue Barn Road in Upper Macungie Township, is expected to see its first patients in summer 2029, with the VA aiming to complete construction and facility preparation by winter 2029.

Allentown, PA · 13h

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Mayor Eddie Morán Announces the City of Reading’s 2026 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Mayor Eddie Morán invites the community to join the City of Reading’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m., at the southeast corner of 5th & Penn Street in downtown Reading, a cherished tradition that celebrates the holiday season with joy, warmth, and unity.

Reading, PA · 1d

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Berks manufacturer EnerSys prepares for ‘electrified battlefield of the future’

READING, Pa. – EnerSys, the Berks County maker of stored energy solutions for industrial applications, issued its fiscal 2027 second quarter results Wednesday. The company topped earnings expectations but missed revenue estimates due to foreign currency adjustments. EnerSys’ business segment results were mixed. In a webcast with analysts, the...

Berks County, PA · 12h

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Foodie: New Haaz’s Restaurant Gets Ready; PAA Kitchen Relocates; Chicken Salad Chick Set to Serve

In this edition of Pottstown Foodie, Bethlehem-based Haaz’s Restaurant is preparing to open in Pottstown on North Charlotte Street. PAA’s Kitchen has relocated and reopened on South Hanover Street, also in Pottstown. Chicken Salad Chick plans a Nov. 18 grand opening in Collegeville. Haaz’s Restaurant Expands from Bethlehem...

Pottstown, PA · 13h

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Schuylkill Valley Football Hosts Annville-Cleona in Rematch of Section Title Game

LESSPORT, Pa. - The Schuylkill Valley Panthers will host Annville-Cleona for their district semifinals match on Friday. When the two teams met two weeks ago, the Panthers surrendered over 400 rushing yards. They will be able to return the favor on Saturday at home. Section co-champions meet in the semifinals,...

Cleona, PA · 23h

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Residents seek council response to lawsuit tied to Lehigh Street development

Residents looking for a response from borough council about a lawsuit connected to the controversial 102 Lehigh St. development left the Nov. 2 meeting without answers, as council members did not comment on the litigation despite repeated calls from audience members to do so. The lawsuit was filed by Donald...

Lehigh County, PA · 1d

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NASD mulls ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone policy

Statewide ban of students’ use during school day will take effect fall 2027. A new cellphone use policy for students will be implemented in Northampton Area School District. NASD Superintendent of Schools Joseph S. Kovalchik made the announcement at the Nov. 9 board of education meeting. “The state of...

Northampton, PA · 2d

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Boy's Soccer State Playoffs Results

A trio of first round matchups took place in the state tournament for boy's soccer. Wissahickon vs. Northampton (4A) Jacob Fallenstein scored the game-winning goal in the second half of overtime to send Northampton to the quarterfinals with the 3-2 win. Wyomissing vs. Northern Lehigh (2A) It was all Wyomissing...

Wyomissing, PA · 1d

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Keeping a City Active with Mandy Tolino | Active LV

On this episode, Mike Drabenstott sits down with Mandy Tolino, Director of the Allentown Parks and Recreation Department, to explore what it really looks like for a "small but mighty" team to organize programming and maintain outdoor spaces for an entire city year-round. Mandy reveals where the money allocated to...

Allentown, PA · 1d

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New Road Cap Announced for 2027 Season

Allentown, Pennsylvania (November 12, 2026) – Beginning with the 2027 season, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs will be sporting a new primary road cap with the Fighting Bacon as the centerpiece. The new road hat is a two-tone design with a steel gray base and navy blue bill. The fighting...

Allentown, PA · 1d

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Northern Lehigh School Board Approves Up to $140,000 for 450 Student Chromebooks

NORTHERN LEHIGH | November 13, 2026. The Northern Lehigh School Board has approved a technology purchase of 450 Chromebooks, licenses and protective cases, at a cost not to exceed $140,000, according to Times News reporting published November 11. Funding is to come from the district’s technology budget. Other approvals...

Lehigh County, PA · 13h

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Football to Conclude Regular Season at Lebanon Valley

Matchup: Albright (4-5, 3-5 MAC) vs Lebanon Valley (3-6, 3-5 MAC) Where: Henry and Gladys Arnold Field // Annville, Pa. The Lions are riding momentum from their 22-21 Senior Day & Military Appreciation Day victory over King's that came down to the game's final play. The Lions enter the final week of the regular season second in the conference in yards per game (363.9) and third fewest yards allowed per game (300.7).

Annville, PA · 2d

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In person voting a viable option

“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision,” Abraham Lincoln once said. That simple statement summarizes why Election Day is still important and why voting still matters. The 2026 election is one for the books. Though many voters opted for mail in voting, many others chose to show...

New Tripoli, PA · 1d

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Allentown City Council forwards changes to ‘workforce housing,’ rental inspection fees

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council voted Wednesday to forward a proposed bill to promote the development of workforce affordable housing. The amendment to the city code adds a chapter on “workforce housing” and establishes affordability requirements for certain multifamily rental housing developments. Such developments involve 10...

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