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Allentown Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Allentown, PA.

Results 1 - 20 of 18,921 in Allentown, PA

  1. Image overhaulRead the original story

    1 min ago | The Morning Call

    Laptop in hand, Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski stands in the back room of a suburban Denny's restaurant, giving a presentation that is meant to impress. 26 comments

    Related Topix: Northampton County, PA, Hanover, PA, Lehigh County, PA, Allentown Metro

  2. It ain't over for Stoners, who kick off todayRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Morning Call

    Yogi Berra would be proud. It will seem like deja vu all over again today when the new Pennsylvania Stoners kick off their inaugural season in the National Premier Soccer League.

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  3. Renee A. James: Women don't need change-of-life theme parkRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Morning Call

    ... women. We want happy! We want fun! Otherwise, it appears we're just not that interested. Renee A. James lives in Allentown. Her e-mail address is raaj3@msn.com and her blog is http:// reneeaj.blogspot.com. ''Menopauseland is actually a cyber ...

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    Related Topix: Marketing, Menopause, Medicine, Health, Opinion

  4. Police BlotterRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Morning Call

    ... her during a dispute at their home; he was released on $10,000 bail set by District Justice Gay Elwell of Easton. ALLENTOWN Charged -- Nereida Ortiz, 39, of 1424 Hamilton St.; with possession of crack cocaine, conspiracy to possess crack cocaine and ...

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    Related Topix: Easton, PA, Allentown Metro, Drugs, Pen Argyl, PA

  5. Caring Allentown police resolved family's crisisRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Morning Call

    My husband and I want to offer a positive comment regarding our Allentown Police Department.

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    Related Topix: Opinion

  6. Tragedy continues for DarfurRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Morning Call

    ... ople in Darfur are the ones punished with loss of aid and hope, and the tragedy continues. Elizabeth Powers Allentown

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  7. Vision campaign, Scouts awards, art winnersRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Morning Call

    ... including children as young as 4. People like Julie Sizer, 6-year-old daughter of Janet and Joseph Sizer of Allentown, whose potentially debilitating vision problem was uncovered before kindergarten during an ABVI vision screening. Sizer, ...

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    Related Topix: Lehigh County, PA, Allentown Metro, Entertainment

  8. Scott's 5-goal game leads Emmaus to lacrosse titleRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Morning Call

    ... was a freshman, however. He was recovering from a broken foot. On Saturday night at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown, Scott got the chance to make up for that missed season. After recording three assists in the first half -- a half that ...

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  9. Whitehall Township Vehicle Hits Teen Crossing Macarthur RoadRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Morning Call

    ... head and wrist injuries after he was hit by a vehicle Friday, township police said. Thomas Rispoli, 14, of Allentown ran east across MacArthur Road near Mickley Road with a friend about 10 p.m. His friend stopped in the middle median, but ...

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    Related Topix: Whitehall, PA, Allentown Metro

  10. If state boosts school aide, how should it be doled out?Read the original story

    1 hr ago | The Morning Call

    ... Longer-range planning can help lawmakers avoid getting mired in parochial funding squabbles year after year, said Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski. He pointed out that the legislative study found that more than 90 percent of school districts are ...

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    Related Topix: Education Etc.

  11. ASD panel wonders if efforts were wastedRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Morning Call

    In 2005, Allentown School District officials -- after being besieged by community activists for the better part of a decade -- pulled together a committee with a goal of boosting the number of minority ... 8 comments

    Related Topix: Philadelphia, PA, Education Etc., Allentown Metro

  12. Girl's fear of school costs district thousandsRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Morning Call

    ... education officials say they have no control over compensatory education funds and do not know how many exist. The Allentown District has a $57,000 fund set up for a special education student, said Superintendent Karen Angello. She would not ... 54 comments

    Related Topix: Bethlehem, PA, New York Metro, Law, Employment / Labor Law, Palmerton, PA

  13. Spot starter Harris in starring role as Bisons top IronPigsRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Buffalo News

    ... on a certain day and get ready for that game." Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia's struggling new affiliate based in Allentown, Pa., touched Harris for single runs in the first and third to take a 2-0 lead but never scored again. The loss dropped the ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Edward Mujica, Major League Baseball, Jeremy Sowers

  14. IronPigs finally recover from terrible beginningRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Buffalo News

    ... Valley IronPigs make their inaugural trip around the International League. The IronPigs, relocated from Ottawa to Allentown, Pa., made their first visit to Dunn Tire Park Saturday and entered the game with the Buffalo Bisons as the worst team in ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  15. Pettinelli-ZopfRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Daily Record

    ... at St. Mary Church in Alpha. Monsignor Terrance Lawler officiated. A reception was held at the Sheraton Jetport in Allentown, Pa. After a wedding trip of Las Vegas, the newlyweds now reside in Alpha. Her parents are Anthony and Karen Zopf of ...

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Wedding, Nazareth, PA

  16. Forcing her way to the prosRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | St. Cloud Times

    ... toward her career in graphic design. The first step comes this week: She'll participate in a tryout on Tuesday in Allentown, Pa., to see if she has what it takes to land a roster spot with the Force. About 15 other players - mostly from Division I ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Michael Cuddyer

  17. Rendell's plan may cause tug-of-warRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Times Leader

    ... Longer-range planning can help lawmakers avoid getting mired in parochial funding squabbles year after year, said Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski. He pointed out that the legislative study found that more than 90 percent of school districts are ...

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    Related Topix: Education Etc.

  18. Milliner ready for gymnastics' eliteRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Kansas.com

    ... has been on a roll since the calendar hit 2008. She's won five events this year, including stops in Dallas; Allentown, Pa.; Blue Springs, Mo.; and the USA Gymnastics Region 3 all-around. Region 3 is comprised of Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, New ...

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  19. Rendell plan could heighten challenge of divvying school aidRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | PhillyBurbs.com

    ... Longer-range planning can help lawmakers avoid getting mired in parochial funding squabbles year after year, said Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski. He pointed out that the legislative study found that more than 90 percent of school districts are ...

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    Related Topix: Education Etc.

  20. Summer of spillsRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | The York Daily Record

    ... daily at Dutch Wonderland. PENNSYLVANIA PARKS Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom Location: 3830 Dorney Park Road, Allentown Main attractions: Defy gravity on Dominator, a 200-foot tower that lifts riders 170 feet for a free fall. Catch your breath ...

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    Related Topix: Allentown Metro