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Worker Memorial Service at the Bethlehem Rose Garden| PHOTOS
The Lehigh Valley Workers’ Memorial Day committee marks the 25th anniversary of the 1999 Concept Sciences tragedy during a ceremony Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Bethlehem Rose Garden. The annual event recognizes those who died in workplace accidents in the Lehigh Valley.
Paul Kerr Sentenced For Shooting At Pagan’s Place Bar: PA AG
Paul Kerr, 30, was sentenced to seven to 14 years in prison on Wednesday, April 24, according to the state Attorney General's Office. Authorities said Kerr walked into Pagan's Place bar on Jan. 7, 2023 and was asked to leave by the owner. Kerr "refused and proceeded to argue with Pagan" before exiting the bar, prosecutors said.
Lower Macungie to hang banners honoring local military heroes
LOWER MACUNGIE, TWP., Pa. - Colorful banners honoring local military heroes will soon be lining the streets in Lower Macungie. Lower Macungie is one of the most recent townships to introduce this program to their municipality. “We are excited to participate with the Chamber to memorialize and honor those Lower...
ArtsQuest hosts Greater Lehigh Valley Filmmaker Festival
A beautiful weekend for a film festival — right in our backyard. ArtsQuest in Bethlehem hosted the Greater Lehigh Valley Filmmaker Festival. Sunday was the third and final day of the festival. They presented films from students and long-time filmmakers. Today, they honored last year's winners along with showcasing...
Bethlehem City Council to consider zoning amendment for Hanover apartments on Tuesday
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A New Jersey developer's proposal for apartment buildings almost as long as a football field goes before Bethlehem City Council on Tuesday. BAHX LLC, which is affiliated with the developer of the former Martin Tower site, seeks to put up 317 apartments on the former Bennett auto dealership, where West Broad Street in Bethlehem meets Hanover Avenue in Allentown.
St. Luke's Half Marathon announces winners for men's, women's races
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — St. Luke's University Health Network has announced the winners of its annual half marathon and 5K races, which were held Sunday morning in Allentown. According to a St. Luke's press release, men's winner Alex Price finished with a personal best time of 1 hour, 7 minutes and 16 seconds. Price, a 30-year-old from Bethlehem, became just the third St. Luke's Half Marathon runner to break the 1:08 mark since 2001.
Wawa to Introduce Milkshakes at Newly Renovated North Oxford Valley Road Store
Wawa is currently revamping its bustling Levittown location at 132 North Oxford Valley Road, and will soon open its doors. Wawa is currently revamping its bustling Levittown location at 132 North Oxford Valley Road, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Manager Tony Amato revealed that the site...
Runners descend on Allentown for 40th St. Luke's Half Marathon
Sunday marked the 40th and oldest long-distance running race in the Lehigh Valley. More than one-thousand runners from various parts of the country came out for the St. Luke's Half Marathon. "This is not my first, but it was a lot of fun," said Giana Briglia, of New Jersey. Briglia...
Revised PPL Electric billing settlement could help poor, older consumers
PPL Electric utilities will place an extra $1 million in its hardship fund to help customers as part of a modified settlement regarding company-caused billing errors that plagued hundreds of Lehigh Valley residents and more systemwide. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved revisions Thursday to an earlier $17 million settlement with Allentown’s PPL that includes the setting aside ...
After tragic death, Allentown man becomes hero, giving 4 people the gift of life
April is National Donate Life Month, and we are partnering with the Gift of Life organization to share stories of how organ donation has made a difference in the lives of people in our community. Around David Nagle's wrist is a green bracelet. "This is my reminder, it's actually donate...
Smith adds to recent bowling highlight reel with huge series
The last couple months of the season have been a bit of a highlight reel for Jeremy Smith. The Coopersburg resident recently had his first perfect game at Earl Bowl in Quakertown. He’s also amassed big series that have pushed his average near the 220 mark. Smith credits his...
Allentown streets shutting down for St. Luke’s Half Marathon on Sunday
The 2024 St. Luke’s Half Marathon and 5k will traverse Allentown on Sunday morning, prompting the closure of several streets. According to a news release from organizers, more than 2,000 have entered. This year is the 40th anniversary of the event. The following streets along the courses will be...
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