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Allentown Metro Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Allentown Metro.

Results 1 - 20 of 5,265 in Allentown Metro

  1. Mom sentenced in Cub Scout scamRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Morning Call

    A former Bethlehem woman involved in a scheme whereby she had her 7-year-old son dress as a Cub Scout and collect money for a fake camping trip was ordered to serve up to 23 months in county prison.

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    Related Topix: Northampton, PA, Bethlehem, PA, Parenting, Family

  2. A lifelong connectionRead the original story

    1 hr ago | The Morning Call

    Decades after retiring, women who once operated the switchboard at Ma Bell still keep a strong connection -- to each other and their past.

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    Related Topix: Phillipsburg, NJ

  3. Hempfield to host pro tennis tourneyRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | LancasterOnline

    Nancy Ferguson's first full day in the United States was a memorable one. The 17-year-old from Darwin, Australia, arrived at Harrisburg International Airport from Melbourne Wednesday night, rushed to Hempfield ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, More Sports, Tennis Players, Venus Williams

  4. Tyrese Talks A-Team, Transformers 2 and Luke CageRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | ComingSoon.net

    Model-turned-actor Tyrese Gibson may have been a supporting player in last year's mega-hit Transformers , but he's using the heat the film lent him to transform himself - namely into a major movie star.

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    Related Topix: Mr. T, Tyrese Gibson, Hip-Hop, The a-Team, Entertainment

  5. Why Do They Call it...Jim Thorpe?Read the original story

    8 hrs ago | WFMZ

    There are plenty of places around here named after people...generally people with ties to those places.

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    Related Topix: Allentown, PA, Jenkintown, PA, Jim Thorpe, PA

  6. Traffic updateRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | The Morning Call

    Heavy traffic on I-78 at Route 100, likely delays; stop and go pattern on Route 22 westbound at Airport Road.

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    Related Topix: Allentown, PA, Bethlehem, PA

  7. Rain washes out District 11 soccer playoffs; games will be held tomorrow -Read the original story

    9 hrs ago | Pocono Record

    The three remaining area girls soccer teams in the District 11 playoffs will have to wait until tomorrow to keep their seasons alive.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  8. Route 611 Reopened After More Than a MonthRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | WFMZ

    PennDOT says Route 611 (Larry Holmes Drive), between 3rd and Northampton streets, in Easton has reopened to traffic. The stretch of road has been closed since April 9 for the repair of a sewer line break and a sinkhole. [ 4/9/08 REPORT: Route 611 Closed for Repairs ]

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    Related Topix: Easton, PA

  9. After 40 years, ProJeCt of Easton celebrates a milestoneRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | Easton Express-Times

    KEN WHITE Janice Komisor, executive director of ProJeCt of Easton, center, shows the library area of the building to Michael Cox of Bethlehem, right, and Karen Derr, of Allentown this morning.

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    Related Topix: Bethlehem, PA, Allentown, PA, Easton, PA

  10. John CallahanRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | The Morning Call

    John Callahan is a political figure from the Lehigh Valley area. He is best known for his role as Mayor of the city of Bethlehem.

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    Related Topix: Bethlehem, PA, Northampton County, PA

  11. Your Latest UpdateRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | Pollstar News

    New listings for Kate Voegele , Tommy Emmanuel , The Bouncing Souls and Ricky Skaggs keep you hummin' as the last few hours of Friday afternoon tick away.

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    Related Topix: Punk, The Bouncing Souls

  12. Jury deliberating homicide caseRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | The Morning Call

    Northampton County jurors today began deliberating in the capital case against Theodore Reddice, the Rhode Island native accused of killing South Bethlehem drug dealer Luis Cruz more than two years ago in a ... 18 comments

    Related Topix: Northampton County, PA, South Bethlehem, PA, Death Penalty, Bethlehem, PA, Violent Crime

  13. Larry Holmes Drive (Route 611) reopens in EastonRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Easton Express-Times

    Posted by Express-Times staff May 16, 2008 14:42PM Express-Times File Photo TIM WYNKOOP A temporary sewer line stretched from Larry Holmes Drive along the Bank of America parking lot to the intersection of ...

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    Related Topix: Easton, PA

  14. MVC opts for tourney in '09; LVC redoes alignmentRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | The Morning Call

    The Mountain Valley Conference finally caught up with what the other two area leagues have been doing for years.

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    Related Topix: Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

  15. Suite LifeRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | The Morning Call

    Many of the biggest deals in business have long been made outside conference rooms, far from company doors. 8 comments

  16. - Traffic updateRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | The Morning Call

    L. Macungie Twp. - Accident at Route 100 and Schoeneck Rd. Route 78 - Minor congestion near Route 100 Route 33 - Minor congestion near Route 22 Wet roadways causing some slow moving traffic.

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    Related Topix: Macungie, PA, Allentown, PA, Bethlehem, PA

  17. Shopping Scout - May 16, 2008Read the original story

    19 hrs ago | MergeDigital

    FOUND Lift chair: Judy of Lehighton has a lift chair she is willing to give to Linda of Bethlehem.

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    Related Topix: Lehighton, PA, Emmaus, PA, Coplay, PA, Bethlehem, PA, Macungie, PA, Entertainment

  18. Firefighters battle blaze in West Easton homeRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | Pennlive.com

    Posted by Express-Times photo staff May 14, 2008 20:04PM An unidentified firefighter breaks an upper story window during a blaze early this evening in the 100 block of Spring Street in West Easton.

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    Related Topix: West Easton, PA

  19. Cause of Spring Street fire in West Easton not determinedRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | Pennlive.com

    Express-Times Photo BRUCE WINTER A firefighter tries to break a second-story window while fighting a fire Wednesday evening on Spring Street.

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    Related Topix: West Easton, PA

  20. Police BlotterRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | The Morning Call

    Reported by James Mertz of 517 N. Sixth St.; 1989 Ford Econoline Van, Pennsylvania registration YDD-4116, stolen from his home at 4:39 p.m. Wednesday.

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    Related Topix: Allentown, PA