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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESCAMELOT FOR CHILDREN, Allentown needs volunteers ages 18 and older to watch children during parent night out events during evenings and weekends. Camelot...

Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Show opens this weekend

from:Allentown Outdoor Recreation Examiner

If you missed the Harrisburg sports show, there’s still another on the agenda that kicks off Feb. 16-19.The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow at the Philadelphia Expo...

Blood Drive

PA Masonic District 10 with the assistance of Allentown Chapter Order of DeMolay will sponsor a Blood Drive for Miller-Keystone Blood Center at the Allentown Masonic Temple, 1524...

Writer’s Blog: One English Student’s Efforts to Pen Her First Novel

from:Cedar Crest College

Senior English major Rachel Morgandale is doing a unique independent study project this semester in attempting to craft a mystery novel and documenting the process. What’s...

More Allentown schools could get electronic medical care from LVH

Lehigh Valley Health Network looks to expand technology to treat students from remote locations.On a bad day, between 80 and 100 students, show up at the nurse's office at...

World class snowboarding event Saturday in Easton

from:Allentown Outdoorsman Examiner

Come to Centre Square in downtown Easton on Saturday and experience a world class snowboarding event. There will be 100 seasoned snowboarders competing in the Drinky's - Red...

A year later, 200 gather to remember gas explosion

A year later, 200 people gather to remember fatal Allentown gas explosion.Five simple wooden crosses were stuck into the rocky lot in Allentown where one year ago a fiery natural...

Getting Technical: Behind the Scenes of Chicago

from:Cedar Crest College

Stage manager Sarah Brennan, a junior theatre major, describes her role in making sure Cedar Crest Performing Arts shows, including the upcoming performances of Chicago, go off...

Allentown hockey arena-linked donors help fill Pawlowski campaign fund

Including construction unions, arena-linked donors gave Allentown mayor more than $70,000 in 2011.Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski's healthy 2011 campaign fundraising haul got...

A year later, families in Allentown gas explosion trying to move forward

Karen Grabowski can't sleep beneath a ceiling fan. Antonio Arroyo flinches at the smell of gas. Donald OShall Sr. dreams of silhouettes on fire.

DVD review: 'Southland Tales'

from:Allentown DVD Examiner

A lot of people like 'Donnie Darko.' Just as many people hate it with a passion. Writer/director Richard Kelly's work has a way of inspiring very strong reactions...

Freeman Tract: historical and recreational area in the DWGNRA

from:Allentown Outdoorsman Examiner

With the mild and mostly snow-free winter we are having, this is a good time to visit the Freeman Tract at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The Freeman Tract was...

Attention students starting February 27, 2012: Registration is tonight from 5:30...

from:McCann School of Business and Technology - Allentown Campus

Attention students starting February 27, 2012: Registration is tonight from 5:30-7:30pm for Evening students and tomorrow Friday, February 10th from 10am-12pm for Day students!

Springhouse Middle School Awarded 2011 Arts Grant

from:Parkland School District

In August 2011, Springhouse Middle School was awarded a $2,000 Arts Grant from Target to create murals. Pictured is a mural of the Springhouse Middle School timber...

Health Reporter Talks about Making It as an Hispanic Journalist

from:Cedar Crest College

Milton Carrero, a health reporter for The Morning Call in Allentown, joined Precious Yamaguchi’s Intercultural Communication class on Feb. 1 to discuss his experiences as an...

Mark Hall misses his parents, lost on 'a night of confusion'

William and Beatrice Hall were killed when their home was leveled on that fateful night.The Allentown natural gas explosion that last year killed five people was a jolting end to...

Allentown Council recommends $25M waste-to-energy plant

Allentown City Council recommends the move but will take final vote next week.Allentown City Council took a strong step Wednesday toward approving a $25 million-plus plant on the...

DVD review: 'Mike Judge's Beavis and Butthead Collection Vol. 4'

from:Allentown DVD Examiner

If you want to get a strong reaction one way or the other, mention the television show 'Beavis and Butthead.' Depending on the target's age, gender and countless...

DVD review: 'The Rum Diary'

from:Allentown DVD Examiner

If you want to make a film about Hunter S. Thompson, you have to include Johnny Depp. That's just a rule. Terry Gilliam got it right with the star back with 'Fear and...

Parkland Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

from:Parkland School District

On February 1, 2012, 11 Parkland Athletes signed letters of intent. Rob Dvoracek, Temple University, full athletic scholarship for football...

* SNOW!!!!!!!!!! *

from:McCann School of Business and Technology - Allentown Campus

***** SNOW!!!!!!!!!! *****

Show - 33 Variations

from:Civic Theatre of Allentown

A New Play by Moises Kauffman A mother coming to terms with her daughter … A composer coming to terms with his genius … And, even though they're separated by 200 years,...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Member of Allentown's 2ND gang admits selling crack

The first of 14 men charged in federal court following an October raid on Allentown's 2ND gang pleaded guilty Tuesday.

Experience tempting Italian dishes in a comfortable atmosphere at Molinari's

from:Allentown Restaurant Examiner

On 322 East Third Street in Bethlehem Pa, there is a restaurant that specializes in tempting Italian faire and an excellent time with friends and family. When someone approaches...

NJDEP announces forums for wildlife rehabilitators and freshwater fisheries

from:Allentown Outdoorsman Examiner

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced the formation of the Wildlife Rehabilitators Advisory Committee (WRAC) and its appointees. The purpose of the Committee is to...

'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part One' to be released at midnight Feb. 11th

from:Allentown DVD Examiner

Via a midnight release on February 11th, 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part One' will be made available to the public, a startling percentage of whom count themselves...

Amazon Challenge Grant

from:Parkland School District

Vickie Mortimer, General Manager of Amazon, presented Fogelsville Elementary with a $2,500 check that can be used for educational...

Here is just a few of our students changing their future!

from:McCann School of Business and Technology - Allentown Campus

Here is just a few of our students changing their future!

CONGRATULATIONS to our McCann students recognized today for Dean's list, Honors,...

from:McCann School of Business and Technology - Allentown Campus

CONGRATULATIONS to our McCann students recognized today for Dean's list, Honors, and/or Perfect attendance!! "Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle...

Media and Communication at Muhlenberg College alum Brian Teta '98, “Late Show” p...

from:Muhlenberg College

Media and Communication at Muhlenberg College alum Brian Teta '98, “Late Show” producer, on how he snared Eli Manning's post-win interview.

Allentown diocese to workers: Contraception mandate could end health benefit

Obama plan would affect about 1,000 teachers and other employees, officials warn.The Diocese of Allentown has enlisted its workers in a fight to defeat an Obama administration...

DVD review: 'A Tale of Two Sisters'

from:Allentown DVD Examiner

Japan gets all of the credit as far as producing Asian horror films. Korea has had a fair number of contributions as well. One of the major examples of K-horror is a little film...

It's that time again.........Time to complete your 2012-2013 FASFA.(WWW.FAFSA.G...

from:McCann School of Business and Technology - Allentown Campus

It's that time again.........Time to complete your 2012-2013 FASFA.(WWW.FAFSA.GOV) If you need any help McCann School of Business & Technology - Allentown, PA will be...

Ok, we all know the best part of the Super Bowl is the commercials!!! What was...

from:McCann School of Business and Technology - Allentown Campus

Ok, we all know the best part of the Super Bowl is the commercials!!! What was your favorite commercial this year?

The Week Ahead: outdoor calendar for February 6 -12, 2012

from:Allentown Outdoorsman Examiner

The 2012 Eastern Sports & Outdoors Show continues through Feb. 12 at the State Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. The show is the largest consumer-oriented outdoors show in...

A year after explosion, Allentown still knows little about gas lines

Mayor Ed Pawlowski is still waiting for a list of the oldest gas lines in Allentown, information shielded by federal law.When a natural gas explosion claimed five lives and half a...

DVD review: 'The Debt'

from:Allentown DVD Examiner

Even after all of these years, Nazis are still great villains. What better inspiration for an American movie about taking them out than an Israeli film? That's 'The...

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – FEB. 5

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to help sell daffodils at sites throughout Lehigh and Northampton County during Daffodil Days, March 19-25. Shifts...

In Your Town – Feb. 5

LEHIGH COUNTY

Quotes and sayings from famous and not-so famous Lehigh Valley people

from:Allentown Outdoorsman Examiner

Quotes from people often reveal some insight about them. Sometimes what they say becomes immortalized for all eternity and other times it may be just some nonsense that was...

Happy Saturday friends! Who is watching the Super Bowl tomorrow and who are you...

from:McCann School of Business and Technology - Allentown Campus

Happy Saturday friends! Who is watching the Super Bowl tomorrow and who are you rooting for?

DVD review: 'Romance & Cigarettes'

from:Allentown DVD Examiner

It's can be nice to see a veteran actor take the reigns of a film and contribute in a different way. John Turturro, with the help of the Coen Brothers, brings a star-studded...

Mayors tout jobs growth in Lehigh Valley

Four leaders stand in front of hockey arena site, praise uptick, look for future growth. As a national jobs report released Friday pointed to a surge in hiring, the mayors of four...

Muhlenberg College helps celebrate 250 years of Allentown

from:Muhlenberg College

Muhlenberg College helps celebrate 250 years of Allentown http://goo.gl/9TMJJ

Emmaus High seniors become Eagle Scouts

Adam Taylor Hersh,

In Your School – Feb. 3

LEHIGH COUNTY

Experience excellent cuisine in Easton at Megs and Mads

from:Allentown Restaurant Examiner

On 325 Cattell Street in Easton Pa, there is a restaurant that specializes in fresh concepts and a great time with family and friends. When someone enters Megs and Mads, the first...

PHS English Teacher Becomes a National Writing Project Fellow

from:Parkland School District

Rachel Livesey, a PHS English teacher, became a National Writing Project Fellow. She was inspired after her fellow colleague, Lori Peters, became a National Writing Project...