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Lehigh Valley wildlife sanctuary opens new boardwalk, broadening public access to nature
People with disabilities, senior citizens and families with young children in strollers are among those invited to get closer to natural surroundings on Wildlands Conservancy’s new boardwalk. The land preservation nonprofit on Thursday opened to the public a newly refurbished boardwalk at its Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701...
Amanda Seyfried's playhouses teach kids mindfulness in her hometown
Actor Amanda Seyfried left her hometown Allentown, Pa., years ago, to pursue her dream of becoming a movie star. Now she is giving back to her community by creating playhouses at schools there through her company, Make It Cute. Maya Eaglin talked to Seyfried about how her project is helping students find comfort and manage their emotions.
Bear spotted wandering the streets of Emmaus
EMMAUS, Pa. -- An unexpected visitor was spotted roaming Lehigh County early Thursday morning. Photos shared to the Emmaus Police Department Facebook page show a large bear wandering through the streets of Emmaus. The Facebook post says "If you leave him or her alone you will be fine." Police say...
Dorney Park’s Thunderhawk turns 100. Lane closures start on I-78. | Lehigh Valley headlines
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom on Friday announced it will host a celebration to mark the 100th anniversary of the Thunderhawk roller coaster. The all-day event is scheduled for Saturday, June 29. It is included in admission to the South Whitehall Township amusement park. If you purchase a product or...
‘Dream come true’: Longtime chef opening new restaurant at South Mall
SALISBURY TWP., Pa. - A mother of four is planning to bring a little bit of soul – soul food, that is – to a prominent shopping center in Lehigh County. S&D SOULicious Cuisine, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in made-from-scratch soul food such as fried chicken, catfish, shrimp, collard greens, candied yams, macaroni and cheese and more, is expected to open in the fall at the South Mall in Salisbury Township, owner and chef Shayvonne Terry-Rivera said.
Lower Saucon Announces 2024 Summer Movies in the Park
The three-film series will start with a showing of Aladdin at Polk Valley Park, 2068 Polk Valley Road, Hellertown, on Friday, June 28. Lower Saucon Township has announced the films that will be shown at its 2024 Summer Movies in the Park. The three-film series will start with a showing...
Dorney Park to sell coaster-inspired beef jerky
S. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. -- There's a new signature snack at Dorney Park. The amusement park partnered with Tommy's Jerky & Smokies to release roller coaster-inspired beef jerky. The four unique flavors are:. - Iron Menace: Wild BBQ Beef Jerky (tangy and sweet barbecue flavor) - Steel Force: Buttery Prime...
Smoothie Shop Opens on Water Street in Hellertown
A new food business specializing in fruit smoothies, flavor-infused teas, waffles and more has opened on Water Street in Hellertown. A new business specializing in fruit smoothies, flavor-infused fruit teas, Belgian waffles on a stick and more has opened at 56 W. Water Street in Hellertown. Smoothie & T Bar...
'Symbols of Freedom' mural dedicated in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A large mural now adorns the side of a building in Allentown. The mural, entitled "Symbols of Freedom," was dedicated Thursday. It depicts flowers and blue jays. The mural, painted by artist Monica Salazar, is on South Ninth Street. Children who attended the "Fine Feather Foundation" summer...
Boardroom Spirits Co-owner Chef Robert Irvine signing bottles of his vodka, gin in Quakertown Saturday
World-class Chef Robert Irvine, who also co-owns Boardroom Spirits in Lansdale, will be signing pre-purchased bottles of his vodka and gin on Saturday in Quakertown, according to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Irvine will begin signing at 2 p.m. at the Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium store at Quakertown...
Mosaic Youth Chorus Announces Summer Concert Dates
Mosaic Youth Chorus has announced two concerts which will be held as part of a summer tour that includes the greater Lehigh Valley region. Mosaic Youth Chorus has announced two concerts which will be held as part of a summer tour that includes the greater Lehigh Valley region. The first will be held Thursday, June 20 at 4:30 p.m. at the Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center, 41 W. Broad Street in Jim Thorpe. The second concert will be held Friday, June 21 at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth Street in Catasauqua.
SouthSide Film Festival opens in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The curtain has gone up on this year's SouthSide Film Festival in Bethlehem. It kicked off with an opening party Tuesday night at the Comfort Suites. That was followed by a screening of the film "The Death Tour" at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity. "The Death...
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Launches ‘Saturdays at Burnside’
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is launching a new series of events, “Saturdays at Burnside,” taking place on the first Saturday of the month from June to October at Burnside Historic Farm. Est. Read Time: 2 mins. Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is launching a new series of...
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