Experience ‘Shakespeare for Kids’ at Hellertown Library Thursday
The Hellertown Area Library will host a Shakespeare for Kids Presentation on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 11 a.m.​
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NCC Celebrates 30 Years of Horizons for Youth Program
Since 1994, more than 45,000 area children have benefited from HFY's enrichment classes in subjects like technology, science, fitness and the arts at NCC's Bethlehem and Pocono campuses.
Barnes & Noble Hosting Author Storytime & Book Drive
The storytime event will take place at 10 a.m. in the Center Valley store's children's section and will feature a reading by local author Stacy Gabel of her book "At the Zoo-oo-oo."
Local Family’s Grief Inspires Hope, Support for Others
Coopersburg area residents Jennifer and Nichoals Kaintz lost their daughter Emersynn Isla to a rare genetic disorder last year. Through their grief, they decided to make Emersynn's legacy a positive one, and the Emersynn Isla Shining Star Foundation was born. The 501(c)3 foundation is already having a positive impact on other families with children who are receiving palliative or hospice care, just like Emersynn did.
Woman Located by Police After Jumping Into Delaware River at Riegelsville
Police say a woman who was allegedly involved in a domestic incident in Riegelsville borough Monday evening was found uninjured after she jumped into the icy Delaware River.
Special Surgery Restores 6-Year-Old’s Hand Function after Freak Injury
Sarah Cuttic is finally able to start using her right hand to write again. Had it not been for the expert care of Dustin Greenhill, MD, FAAOS, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care, that might not be the case for the first-grader in the North Schuylkill School District.
Local Author: Love for Kids Inspired New Children’s Book
A Bethlehem-based psychologist whose practice is the Center Street Center, Saucon Valley resident Tracy E. Hill, Ph.D. is a woman who isn't afraid to wear many hats. Recently, she added another one--published children's author--to her already impressive collection of chapeaux.
Isaacman Family Children’s Emergency Room Opens at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital in Bethlehem
St. Luke’s announced the opening of the new Isaacman Family Children’s Emergency Room at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital in Bethlehem Monday. The opening was made possible by a generous contribution from Jared & Monica Isaacman. Jared Isaacman is the founder and CEO of Shift4, a leader in integrated payment processing solutions based in Allentown, as well as a pilot and astronaut.
Man Accused of Allowing 4-Year-Old, 2-Year-Old to Wander Outside
A 34-year-old man has been charged with two felony counts of endangering the welfare of children after allegedly allowing two small children he was babysitting to wander away from home.
Driver Who Crashed School Bus Was Using Handheld Device: Police
A 46-year-old man from Easton is facing child endangerment charges after police say it was determined that he was "using a handheld cellular device" while operating a Colonial Intermediate Unit bus which struck a telephone pole in Lower Saucon Township on Aug. 29.
NCC Celebrates 30 Years of Horizons for Youth Program
Since 1994, more than 45,000 area children have benefited from HFY's enrichment classes in subjects like technology, science, fitness and the arts at NCC's Bethlehem and Pocono campuses.
Barnes & Noble Hosting Author Storytime & Book Drive
The storytime event will take place at 10 a.m. in the Center Valley store's children's section and will feature a reading by local author Stacy Gabel of her book "At the Zoo-oo-oo."
Local Family’s Grief Inspires Hope, Support for Others
Coopersburg area residents Jennifer and Nichoals Kaintz lost their daughter Emersynn Isla to a rare genetic disorder last year. Through their grief, they decided to make Emersynn's legacy a positive one, and the Emersynn Isla Shining Star Foundation was born. The 501(c)3 foundation is already having a positive impact on other families with children who are receiving palliative or hospice care, just like Emersynn did.
Woman Located by Police After Jumping Into Delaware River at Riegelsville
Police say a woman who was allegedly involved in a domestic incident in Riegelsville borough Monday evening was found uninjured after she jumped into the icy Delaware River.
Special Surgery Restores 6-Year-Old’s Hand Function after Freak Injury
Sarah Cuttic is finally able to start using her right hand to write again. Had it not been for the expert care of Dustin Greenhill, MD, FAAOS, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care, that might not be the case for the first-grader in the North Schuylkill School District.
Local Author: Love for Kids Inspired New Children’s Book
A Bethlehem-based psychologist whose practice is the Center Street Center, Saucon Valley resident Tracy E. Hill, Ph.D. is a woman who isn't afraid to wear many hats. Recently, she added another one--published children's author--to her already impressive collection of chapeaux.
Isaacman Family Children’s Emergency Room Opens at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital in Bethlehem
St. Luke’s announced the opening of the new Isaacman Family Children’s Emergency Room at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital in Bethlehem Monday. The opening was made possible by a generous contribution from Jared & Monica Isaacman. Jared Isaacman is the founder and CEO of Shift4, a leader in integrated payment processing solutions based in Allentown, as well as a pilot and astronaut.
Man Accused of Allowing 4-Year-Old, 2-Year-Old to Wander Outside
A 34-year-old man has been charged with two felony counts of endangering the welfare of children after allegedly allowing two small children he was babysitting to wander away from home.
Driver Who Crashed School Bus Was Using Handheld Device: Police
A 46-year-old man from Easton is facing child endangerment charges after police say it was determined that he was "using a handheld cellular device" while operating a Colonial Intermediate Unit bus which struck a telephone pole in Lower Saucon Township on Aug. 29.