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Lehigh Valley proms: All our photos from last weekend
Lehigh Valley prom season has once again come to an end, and The Morning Call was there for the final weekend to take photos of the big night for area students. View all of our prom galleries from this past weekend by clicking on the links below. And check back throughout the rest of prom season at mcall.com/prom to view all of our galleries. You can also send us your prom photos ― just e-mail ...
The story of a mass grave of soldiers on a Bethlehem hillside, hidden in plain sight
Editor’s note: The following post originally published on Sept. 1, 2018 and is being republished in recognition of Memorial Day. The memorial is well marked but not as well known, tucked away on a side street yet perched over a busy highway. Blue signs point the way in West...
Swimming or wading in nature this summer? Stay safe with these tips, plus tell us your favorite spots.
Editor’s note: We’re looking to highlight natural areas with water where you’re allowed to cool off when it’s hot outside. Have a favorite spot you don’t mind sharing in the Lehigh Valley region? Consider emailing kbresswein@lehighvalleylive.com. Read on for some places we’ve found you can, and can’t, go — plus tips on staying safe.
Allentown WWII soldier Earl Seibert laid to rest with full military honors more than 80 years after death | PHOTOS
Pvt. Earl Seibert’s family held a funeral service over Memorial Day weekend at Jordan United Church of Christ and Grandview Cemetery. Seibert died in July 1942 after he and his battalion were captured during World War II. His remains were recently discovered in a prisoner of war camp where he had been held. ©2024 The Morning Call. Visit mcall.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. ...
$975K Slate Belt home tops May 13-19 list of most expensive sold in Lehigh Valley
A home in Upper Mount Bethel Township that sold for $975,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Northampton County in the most recent week of available deed transactions. The property at 16 Alexandra Circle was built in 2007 and has a living area of...
Phillipsburg Memorial Event Pays Tribute to the Fallen
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — The annual Phillipsburg Memorial Parade, a local tradition, was canceled today due to anticipated heavy rain. Despite the weather putting a halt to the parade, the community's spirit, and the parade's message of "Freedom, Service, Tribute to the Fallen, Pride of Service, Remembrance" remained undampened. While the streets and Shappell Park may have been empty this year, the sentiments honoring those who served and sacrificed for the nation were felt throughout the Legion Hall, which were proudly seeking new members, and found them. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In lieu of...
Car show held at coal mine museum in Carbon County
LANSFORD, Pa. — No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum hosts a car show and picnic every Memorial Day weekend. There was homemade food and live music for folks to enjoy as they checked out the antique cars. But the main attraction for many was the chance to tour the...
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Tuesday’s schedule
Today’s Lehigh Valley sports schedule and last night’s scores. To report your school’s scores and stats, please complete this SPORTS SCORES FORM TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE Baseball Districts 11/1 3A Championship Saucon Valley at Salisbury, 3:30 p.m. District 11 6A Semifinals Northampton at Liberty, 4 p.m. District 11 5A Championship Whitehall at Pocono Mountain East, 7 p.m. Softball District 11 A ...
Phillipsburg's 2024 Memorial Day Event Update
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—Phillipsburg's annual Memorial Day Parade is expected to be rained out, and has been cancelled. The ceremony will now take place at the Bernardine May Legion Post 457 on Marshall Street, Phillipsbur, New Jersey at 11:00 AM. The Bernardine May American Legion Post 457 works tirelessly to keep this tradition of honoring the nation's fallen year after year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The public is still invited to this free event to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed for our country. Join us for a special Memorial Day Ceremony...
Despite weather, residents from across the area find ways to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley pauses to remember those who have paid the ultimate price for their country. Unfortunately, some of those ceremonies had to make some last-minute changes and even cancellations because of the weather. The weather was not cooperating, forcing a lot of cancellations, and some events...
Key Downtown Easton spaces are vacant. Here’s what the city is doing about it.
While developers keep churning out apartments for transplants to Easton’s downtown, some key office and retail spaces remain vacant. The city will host a commercial real estate open house in two weeks to feature some of these properties. They include the former Valor Insurance office inside the Easton city...
Easton's Torres keeps the magic going with javelin state medal
In all of Easton’s track and field’s often-glorious history, the Red Rovers may never have had an athlete quite like Collin Torres. When Torres stepped on the javelin runway Saturday morning at Shippensburg University to compete in the PIAA Class 3A track and field championships, he was in his sixth competition.
Where to swim at Lehigh Valley pools this summer
What better way to cool off this summer than by heading to one of the Lehigh Valley’s many public pools? For those looking to make a splash, below are the locations and hours of some of the pools around the region. Allentown Buck Boyle Spray Park, 10 Pump Place, Allentown. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 27 through Sept. 4. Cedar Beach Pool, 101 N. Ott St., Allentown, Open noon-7 p.m. weekends and 4-7 ...
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Expired baby formula, milk; spoiled produce; moldy ice; sanitize that toilet
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of May 12. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs the inspections in many areas, while some municipalities such as Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections. All establishments are inspected ...
Retail Watch: A regional brewery chain is preparing to open its first Lehigh Valley location
This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, and with it, two upcoming spots to enjoy the sunshine. Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, the craft brewery that’s opened locations across the mid-Atlantic region, is opening its 22nd location at 950 Lehigh Lifestyle Center at Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township. The location was the former site of Bravo! Cucina Italiana, which shut ...
Pa. Gaming Control Board cracks down on underage gambling and leaving children unattended
Bethlehem, Pa. — A Bethlehem casino was fined and three gamblers were banned from Pennsylvania casinos after the state's gaming board met and meted out the penalties during a May 24 public meeting. Wind Creek Bethlehem incurred a $125,000 fine for 10 incidents in which underage individuals gained access to the gaming floor at its casino. The incidents, which occurred over a 20-month period at Wind Creek Bethlehem in Northampton County, involved 11 individuals between the ages of 18-20. A copy of the approved consent...
ArtsQuest to move remaining Memorial Day events indoors due to forecast
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Due to impending weather, ArtsQuest announced late Monday morning that the remainder of the day's Memorial Day programming will be moved indoors. The following remaining events will be held on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center:. The 3 p.m. A Time to Remember memorial service will...
10 most expensive homes sold in Lehigh County, May 13-19
A house in Allentown that sold for $850,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lehigh County in the past week. In total, 69 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $316,487. The average price per square foot was $175.
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