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Forecast could deliver wind, rain for Mother’s Day; how long will it stick around?
Mothers in Bucks County and South Jersey will need to pin down their bonnets throughout Mother's Day weekend, as the unseasonably cool and inclement weather pattern continues to settle over the Delaware Valley. What’s the weather in Bucks County?. The best chance for any sun this weekend will be...
Phillipsburg High School Spring Concert Performs Musical Extravaganza
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The halls of Phillipsburg High School echoed with melodies and harmonies as the school's music departments joined forces for a captivating spring concert on April 30, 2024. The event, held at 7 pm, featured a mix of performances by the Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, Choirs, and the renowned Pieces of Eight including over 75 students participating in musical and voice performances. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Under the baton of Mr. Adam Josephson, the Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band delivered performances that showcased their musical talent. Meanwhile, Mr. Tom Giovanni led...
William Allen High School prom 2024 (PHOTOS)
Editor’s Note: Lehighvalleylive.com is offering a benefit to subscribers: Click the photo gallery to see if we photographed your favorite prom-goer, and get free, print-quality downloads - as well as the option to purchase keepsakes at half the price. William Allen High School students celebrated their prom at The...
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,...
Eat, Sip, Shop: Lehigh Valley bar and lounge undergoing upgrades, 'complete transformation'
HANOVER TWP., Pa. - A longstanding spot for drinks, dancing and fun times with friends is in the midst of several changes, including fresh decor, enhanced lighting and sound, food and cocktail additions, and an updated name that celebrates its history. Jetport Plus Bar & Lounge, offering food, drinks and...
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...
Popular sandwich shop changes hands in Downtown Easton, rebrands in Allentown
It’s a change of hands in Downtown Easton and a revamp at the Downtown Allentown Market for a popular sandwich shop. Ciao! Sandwich Shoppe, 12 N. 3rd St., on April 1 was officially sold in Easton. The name in September 2023 quietly changed to Chez’s Delicatessen at the Downtown Allentown Market, on the city’s ArtsWalk at 27 N. 7th St. A third location, at 325 Cattell St. on Easton’s College Hill, in October 2023 closed its doors due to lack of staffing, co-owner Isaac Csezmadia told lehighvalleylive.com Thursday.
Steward Health Care, owner of former Easton Hospital, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Steward Health Care, once owner of the former Easton Hospital, has filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell its 31 hospitals. The Dallas-based healthcare chain cited high costs and "insufficient reimbursement by government payors" as reasons for seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy status. Steward took over what was then known as...
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”...
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.
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.
Baseball: Stateliners Upset Sparta in Semifinals
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Now they are winning slugfests, too. What can’t this Phillipsburg High School baseball team do? Dylan Wayne and Garrett Bobrowski combined for five RBI, and Nick Yaccarino battled through seven innings in bulldog fashion to pick up the mound win as sixth-seeded Phillipsburg High School defeated No. 3 Sparta, 10-9, on Saturday afternoon in a Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament semifinal game played at Pope John High School.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The white-hot Stateliners (15-5) have now won eight games in a row and have a date with Skyland Conference rival and...
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