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Mother allegedly smothered infant in Bethlehem, and made her scream and gasp
A Carbon County mother is charged with attempted homicide for allegedly smothering her infant and on another occasion making the child, 2 months old, scream and gasp for air, investigators say. The Northampton County District Attorney’s Office on Friday identified the suspect as 18-year-old Abigail Horn, of Lansford. District...
"One Is Crowned, But All Are Winners" with Glorilex Vasquez and Rep. Steve Samuelson | Charla Comunitaria
On this episode, Aurea Ortiz talks with Glorilex Vasquez and Representative Steve Samuelson about the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Day Celebration at SteelStacks on September 19. They give a glimpse at the food, activities, music, community organizations and more that will be found at the event, and some of the awards...
Lehigh Valley native returns to the Olympics as wrestling team athletic trainer
Four years ago, Shelby Hoppis stood on the Olympic sidelines as women freestyle wrestlers battled on a blue and orange wrestling mat, with zero fans in a Tokyo stadium. Nine Olympic medals was the payoff. A Bethlehem native, Hoppis is now attending her second Olympics as an athletic trainer for the United States women’s freestyle wrestling team, and she’s looking forward to doing it all again. ...
Moravian Church Settlements named UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The specialized cultural agency of the United Nations has extended its recognition of the Moravian Church Settlements around the world to include sites in Germany, the United States and Northern Ireland. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Friday designated the settlements of Herrnhut in Saxony in eastern Germany, Bethlehem in Pennsylvania in the United States and Gracehill outside Ballymena in Northern Ireland as World Heritage Sites. Christiansfeld in Denmark was already listed as a World Heritage Site in 2015. All three settlements were established in the 18th century by refugees of one of the oldest Protestant denominations. The Moravian...
Curtain Rises: “Brush up your Shakespeare” at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Pennsylvania Playhouse
The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) rounds out its season, giving its “Extreme Shakespeare” treatment to the Bard’s “Cymbeline,” as “Shakespeare for Kids” tackles “Twelfth Night” with puppets and wacky humor. Meanwhile, The Pennsylvania Playhouse presents “Kiss Me Kate,” a musical comedy...
Lehigh Valley officially on the way to becoming a Blue Zone
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — An initiative to make the Lehigh Valley a healthier place to live, work and play is officially underway. Over the next few years, local officials are committed to making the area a Blue Zone. Blue Zones are places around the world where people are reaching age...
Top 10 Stories of 2023-24 - #2 Silberman Named Second Team All-American
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing its look back at its 2023-24 athletic campaign. The next entry in our second countdown of the summer – the Top 10 Stories of the Year selected by the athletic administration – is our No. 2 highlight – sophomore catcher Marcie Silberman being named as a Second Team All-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
Temple/St. Luke’s Med Student is Former Olympic Gymnast
When he’s not “rounding” on hospitalized patients at St. Luke’s Bethlehem campus as he trains to become a physician, Temple/St. Luke’s medical student David Jessen will be near a TV intensely watching the gymnastics competition in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, which begin Friday.
How Lehigh Valley leaders want to fix housing crisis
A 9,000-unit housing shortage — it’s one of the biggest problems the Lehigh Valley faces. The problem isn’t likely to go away on its own, either: The region’s population is expected to increase by 100,000 people by 2050, according to the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. That’s why the LVPC and Lehigh County government are launching a new effort to solve the problem. They’re inviting school ...
‘Major overhaul’: LVIA debuts expansive bar, 2 fast-casual restaurants coming soon
HANOVER TWP., Pa. - A new dining option is serving thirsty and hungry travelers, and more food and beverage options are set to take off later this year at Lehigh Valley International Airport. The Drafthouse at ABE, a rectangular bar and restaurant serving freshly-prepared food and drinks, held a grand...
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visits Allentown, touts $11.5 million investment in after-school programs
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined local lawmakers Friday at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown to tout an $11.5 million statewide investment in after-school programs. This new funding was included in the recently passed $47.6 billion state budget; it will be disbursed through the Pennsylvania...
Allentown Police arrest suspected shooter after hearing gunshots
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown police officers called to domestic disturbance heard gunshots when they arrived at a city residence Friday morning. Police say they entered a home in the 500 block of North Thirteenth Street at 8:47 a.m., and located evidence of recent gunfire. They quickly determined the shooter had...
Allentown School Board accepts resignation, leaving vacant seat up for grabs in August
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown School Board on Thursday approved the resignation of former school Director Daysell Ramirez. The open seat created by her resignation will be filled next month. The board approved the resignation in a 6-0 vote. Board President Andrene Brown-Nowell and Vice President Audrey Mathison, as well...
Allentown, facing financial troubles, will ask voters to OK deed transfer tax hike
Allentown, facing financial troubles in next year’s budget, will ask voters to allow an increase in the city’s deed transfer tax to help bolster revenue. The proposal comes as early 2025 financial projections indicate a budget deficit of up to $6 million, finance director Bina Patel said, because the city’s existing revenue sources cannot cover increasing expenses like contractual raises for ...
Puerto Rican Festival and parade returns to Allentown with performance by salsa acts
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — It's time to celebrate the Isla Del Encanto. Allentown's Puerto Rican parade and fiesta will return on Sunday, July 28. The annual cultural celebration is held by the Puertorrican Culture Preservation, or PRCP, an organization that works to unite the community by fostering Puerto Rican heritage through entertaining events.
After deaths on Lehigh and Delaware, here’s how to river-tube safely
It’s been a hot July in the Lehigh Valley, with temperatures running higher than normal 15 of 24 days through Wednesday and reaching the 90s on 10 of those days. The Lehigh and Delaware rivers running through our communities can be a prime spot to cool off, but on numerous occasions since May, recreational outings have turned deadly.
Hiroshima Peace Event Viewing Party Planned at Hellertown Church
On the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Christ Lutheran Church in Hellertown will host a viewing party for a livestreamed event from Hiroshima Peace Park in Japan. Est. Read Time: 2 mins. On the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Christ Lutheran Church in Hellertown...
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