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Things to do in the Lehigh Valley for free this summer
The kids are out of school, and pretty soon they’ll utter the phrase parents are all too familiar with: “I’m bored.” Keeping them occupied, however, shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. From summer concerts to movies in the park, here is a list of free things to do in the Lehigh Valley and beyond this summer. FESTIVALS Sabor Latin Festival: ArtsQuest’s celebration of the region’s Latino culture ...
Bethlehem becomes center of pro bowling world during PBA Tour Finals
Bethlehem was the center of the professional bowling world over the weekend, and fans got their money’s worth. Anthony Simonsen’s ball narrowly knocked down a 10-pin while defeating Marshall Kent, 40-38, in a two-frame tiebreaker to win the PBA Tour Finals at Steel City Bowl. “Good thing that’s...
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Old meat, fungal floor drain, unfettered hair
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of May 26. 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 ...
Former Mack Trucks CEO Jack Curcio dies at 90
A former president and CEO of Mack Trucks has died. Jack Curcio was 90 years old. Curcio took the helm of Mack Trucks in the 1980s. He led the company during a turbulent time when part of its operations moved from the Lehigh Valley to South Carolina. During his time...
Nypd Busts Whitehall Dad Of Saquon Barkley With Loaded Gun In Unregistered Corvette
Police stopped Alibay Barkley, 55, of Whitehall, PA, in a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette with an obstructed license plates that didn't match the car, at East 140 St. and Third Avenue around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, the NYPD said. An investigation found that Barkley had a loaded gun and that...
610 Day celebrates what makes Lehigh Valley unique
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A celebration took place in the Lehigh Valley Monday. June 10 is 610 Day, an excuse to celebrate everything that makes our region unique. "I love the culture, the music, the hospitality, people so outgoing, friendly," said Annete Ortiz of Whitehall. 610 became the region's area code...
Upper Mac kids have water balloon fight with police
U. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. -- Some students in Lehigh County celebrated their last day of school with some excitement. About 100 kids in Upper Macungie Township took part in the community's 10th annual water balloon fight. They teamed up with the township's police officers. About 7,000 water balloons were thrown.
East Penn School District adopts reduced tax increase
EMMAUS, Pa. – The East Penn Board of School Directors on Monday approved the district's 2024-25 budget with a 4.12% tax rate increase. "Nobody ever likes a tax increase," said board member Jeffrey Jankowski. "I'd like to think we've gotten to a reasonable landing spot today, albeit higher than we were hoping."
Juneteenth Celebrations in the Lehigh Valley
Celebrated annually on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Find out how local businesses and organizations are honoring the holiday below. Nkasso’s Juneteenth Celebration. Celebrate Juneteenth with an unforgettable culinary experience at Nkasso on Friday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m....
Emmaus High School graduation 2024 (PHOTOS)
Family and friends gathered at the PPL Center to see their seniors graduate from Emmaus High School on Sunday night. Freelance photographer Rick Kintzel was there to capture a few of the students on their big day. Lehighvalleylive.com will send photographers to graduations throughout the Lehigh Valley and Warren County...
Analysis Finds Patterns in Allentown Parking Tickets | WDIY Local News
In early May, the Morning Call published an article about the steady but dramatic increase in parking tickets in the city of Allentown between 2022 and 2023. The Lehigh Valley Justice Institute (LVJI), a nonpartisan research, policy, and advocacy organization examining the criminal justice system, conducted a study in response to look deeper into claims of higher ticketing rates.
Life Church has grown to 7 houses of worship, 5,000 members in Lehigh Valley. As founders hand off full-time duties, here’s what’s next.
In the 3½ decades since the Revs. Randy and Maribel Landis began their congregation, Life Church has undergone changes in outreach, demographics and growth. From beginning in 1990 with services in a former hotel, and later renting a large, renovated warehouse in Whitehall Township for services, the church now has six locations in Lehigh, Northampton and Berks counties that serve about 5,000 ...
I-476 exit ramp reopens after crash in Carbon County
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — An exit ramp closed due to a crash has reopened in Carbon County. The one-car crash happened just before 5 p.m. Sunday on the I-476 North ramp to Pocono Exit 95 in Kidder Township. Officials say one person suffered non-life-threatening injuries. That off-ramp was closed...
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