The Wilson Area School District Board of School Directors Monday voted to postpone hiring an assistant girls’ varsity basketball coach, following a complaint made by the mother of one of the players who alleges the coach slated for the job has been verbally abusing the girls who have left their practice sessions in tears and […]
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Allentown
Steamy, muggy, hot and humid
Due points remain high (Source)
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Hot and humid Monday with a mixture of clouds and sunshine
Today: Hot and humid with a mixture of clouds and sunshine. A passing spotty shower or thunderstorm. High: 93 Tonight: Humid with some clouds and an early shower or thunderstorm in spots. Low: 68 The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Monday for Hunterdon and southeastern Burlington counties in New […]
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Reading Mayoral Candidates Speak Out
With less than four months to go until the general election, the race for mayor of Reading is heating up as candidates push to make sure their messages are heard. “When I get elected to the Mayor’s chair, I’m not the government, you are,” said Democratic contender Wally Scott, during a rally held at Ninth and […]
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Memorial picnic held in Easton for family of homicide victim
It was a special tribute to one of the three Lehigh Valley victims killed by alleged mass murderer Todd West. With his own money, the Mayor of Easton hosted a memorial picnic for family and friends of 22-year-old Kory Ketrow in Scott Park on Saturday. “He was always down to to have a good time, […]
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Single-vehicle crash in Allentown leaves driver in critical condition
Emergency crews responded to a violent single-vehicle crash in Allentown Saturday evening. Officials say the accident happened in the 2500 block of Hamilton Street around 6:30 p.m. According to police, the vehicle was traveling westbound on Hamilton Street when it crossed over both eastbound lanes and struck a tree head-on. Police say the driver of […]
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Many residents not swayed by FBI investigation
\On a Friday, Allentown’s newest downtown restaurants and businesses are hustling and bustling. A tax incentive program called the “NIZ” is credited with bringing this area back to life. However, now, Mayor Ed Pawlowski and Allentown City Hall have come under investigation by the FBI. Sources say, the feds are investigating if city contracts were […]
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Bucks woman charged with homicide by vehicle
Police in Bucks County have arrested a 33-year-old woman who they say was driving drunk when she struck and killed a bicyclist. Tinicum Township police say Wendy Hawkes of Ottsville is facing several charges including homicide by vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Police say she struck and killed Daniel Wilson on Ervin Road […]
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Whole Foods plans restaurant serving booze
The Whole Foods Market in the new Hamilton Crossing shopping center will include a restaurant serving alcoholic beverages. It is part of growing trend of grocery chains including restaurants that sell alcohol to their customers. On Thursday night, Lower Macungie Township commissioners approved an inter-municipal liquor license transfer for Whole Foods. Opening late next year, […]
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Upper Milford could take on additional state roads during winter months
Upper Milford Township, in the future, could enter into a winter maintenance contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for select roads in the township. Township Manager Daniel DeLong told the board of supervisors at Thursday evening’s meeting PennDOT is requesting Upper Milford take 38 miles of roads. Roads considered by the township include Brunner […]
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