Navy ensemble set to perform free Oct. 18 concert in Allentown

The U.S. Navy’s contemporary music ensemble Rhode Island Sound will return to Allentown for a free concert Sunday, Oct. 18, at Allentown High School. The concert, presented by the Allentown...

Allentown commemorates 9/11 25th anniversary

Twenty-five years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Allentown residents joined borough and county officials, first responders, civic organizations...

A strong start and bright autumn days ahead

As we welcome the crisp air of October, I am thrilled to report that the UFRSD school year...

Howl-O-Ween raises money for senior dogs at Marty’s Place

Halloween will go to the dogs this month at Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary, where the annual Howl-O-Ween...

Knutson-Farkas tandem clicks at first doubles

They will only collaborate on the court for one season, but starting in September they were in the...

Mixed-use center proposed for Allentown’s South Main St.

A longtime Allentown resident is proposing a mixed-use development behind the historic John Imlay Mansion that would bring new shops, food businesses, a brewery,...

Town Matters: Mercer County seeking election workers

Town Matters is a monthly guide to local opportunities, programs and community needs throughout the region, from school and recreation sign-ups to volunteer roles,...

Service is the specialty at Allentown Wine & Liquors

For Nitesh Patel, running Allentown Wine & Liquors is about more than keeping the shelves stocked. It is about knowing his products, listening to...

Robert Peppler leaves a lasting legacy in Allentown

Robert B. Peppler Sr., a retired funeral director and former Allentown councilman, died July 7. He was 87. According to his obituary, Peppler spent most...

A creeping problem for New Jersey waterways

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation Beneath the surface, the ecosystems of New Jersey’s waterways are changing in ways often unseen. Aquatic invasive species – plants...

As kids’ health coverage slides, Kim pitches insurance with ‘no cracks’

BY BENJAMIN J. HULAC NJ Spotlight Every child born in America would be enrolled in national health care and receive insurance through a federal system until...

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