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Local Residents Honored With ‘Outstanding Senior’ Awards
Two Saucon Valley residents were recently recognized by the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging for their dedication to serving their community. Note: The following is a news release that was submitted to this publication by Hellertown Borough Council member Andrew Hughes. On April 26 at the Chrin Community Center,...
Hamilton Blvd. closed at Birch Street in South Whitehall Twp.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - South Whitehall police say Hamilton Blvd. is closed to traffic at Birch Ave. due to a single car accident. Police were dispatched to the area at 5:47 a.m. Sunday, after a vehicle hit a utility pole causing downed wires. Police say there were no injuries as a...
Batch Microcreamery Brings Batter Up to the Valley This Summer
Batch Microcreamery is adored by locals who frequent their Center Valley location and, now, the ice cream brand is launching Batter Up by Batch Microcreamery in Bethlehem, combining two beloved treats into one delightful culinary experience. “Picture a warm, crispy Liege waffle topped with a decadent scoop of handcrafted ice cream and toppings,” says co-owner Rick Pongracz. “Batter Up aims to offer a diverse waffle and ice cream menu where each bite brings together the textures and flavors of waffles and ice cream.” The menu will include gluten-free waffles, waffle sandwiches, freshly made waffle cones and more. “The goal is to create a unique destination where customers can savor the perfect harmony of warm, freshly made waffles and our handcrafted super-premium ice cream,” he says. The design of the shop will be inviting and playful, embracing a modern and Instagram-worthy appeal while creating a visually pleasing environment for customers to savor their sweet experiences.
Man charged in 2016 slayings makes court appearance
Williamsport, Pa. — Dawud Muneer Rogers appeared at the Lycoming County Courthouse in Williamsport for a long-awaited preliminary hearing. Friday marked the 42-year-old Allentown man’s first appearance since being charged last year with the 2016 slaying of William Michael Blackwell in Williamsport. Judge Aaron Biichle, who initially denied bail for Rogers in September of 2023, bound six charges over for trial. Rogers faces one count of criminal homicide along with...
PennDOT to Resurface 200 Miles of Highways in Philadelphia Region, Commuters to Face Delays
Heads up, Philly drivers! Get ready to hit the brakes and expect some delays as PennDOT gears up to smooth out your rides with extensive resurfacing work across the five-county Philadelphia region. Starting next week, more than 200 miles of state highways will get a makeover, so you'll want to plan for a longer commute.
Scathing third-party report blasts ‘leadership vacuum’ in Hellertown Police Department
The Hellertown Police Department suffers from a decades-long “leadership vacuum” that’s left deficiencies in almost every key aspect of how a department should be run, according to a third-party review. The Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association says borough council needs to invest in “professional grade, quality service”...
History's Headlines: Read all about it
On a recent rainy April afternoon, a small group of people gathered in the Allentown Public Library Local History Room to hear about and see the result of a significant local historical discovery and its preservation. Among those present were Renee Haines, executive director of the APL; Susan Falciani Maldonado, head of special collections and college archives at Muhlenberg College; and Dr. Lynda Yankaskas, associate professor of history at Muhlenberg College.
Allentown Parking Authority to offer free parking at multiple garages Saturday night
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Parking will be free Saturday afternoon and evening at multiple garages near PPL Center, the Allentown Parking Authority (APA) said. According to an APA press release, parking in the Spiral, Allentown Transportation Center, Community decks, and North and Germania lots will be free from 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Rise to Fame: How Her Quakertown Family Shaped Her Career
Popstar Sabrina Carpenter has been making headlines for her chart-topping hits but some may not know that she’s a Quakertown native. Popstar, actress, and “Nonsense” singer Sabrina Carpenter has been making headlines for her chart-topping hits and alleged romance with “Saltburn“ actor Barry Keoghan, but some may not know that she’s a Quakertown native.
Council Approves Parade and Block Party for Terminally Ill Phillipsburg Boy
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.- Council approved a welcome home parade and follow-up block party for a seven-year-old terminally ill Phillipsburg boy at their Wednesday evening meeting. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Upon his return from the Children's Hospital in Philadelphia, Jaxson Rand of Chambers Street will be celebrated on May 19 at a parade in his honor, which will assemble at 12:30 p.m. on Filmore Street, proceed down Hudson Street, and finally arrive on Chambers Street. The child is stricken with DIPG disease (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma) which is an aggressive and rare childhood cancer that...
Quakertown Native and Pop Sensation Sabrina Carpenter to Make SNL Debut May 18
Quakertown native and pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is gearing up for her debut on Saturday Night Live on May 18. Quakertown native and pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is gearing up for her debut on Saturday Night Live on May 18, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Carpenter’s recent single, “Espresso,” has...
5 adults, 3 kids displaced in Allentown row home blaze, fire official says
Five adults, three children and their pets are all homeless after flames ignited Wednesday morning at an Allentown row home, a fire official said. City Deputy Fire Chief Christian Williams told lehighvalleylive.com the fire began shortly before noon in the 700 block of North New Street. It started on a left row home on the third floor and quickly began spreading to its neighboring home on the right, Williams said.
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