July 8, 2020
City marks July 4th
Bethlehem’s
annual Fourth of July fireworks display went off as scheduled, providing a
backdrop to the belfry of the Moravian Bell House along historic Church Street.
The city’s fireworks presentation was one of few that were held due to COVID-19
restrictions affecting large gatherings. The ninth annual reading of the
Declaration of Independence also took place on the morning of July 4 at
Bethlehem’s Payrow Plaza.
By Dana Grubb
A reason to smile
Many of the charities in the Lehigh Valley
have been joining forces to provide food and clothing for local families hard
hit by school closings and job losses during the coronavirus pandemic. Project
Hope of Easton, noted for its annual Christmas generosity, has spearheaded a
weekly, summer-long program that so far has provided more than 2,000 meals to
needy families with children. Photo: More than a dozen volunteers from Project Hope and
New Bethany Ministries sorted and bagged summer clothing for children a week
before the distribution date in mid-June. Seventy families registered in
advance to receive the bags of clothes, food, toys and produce.
By Carole Gorney
League celebrates 100th
anniversary
In
1920, Carrie Chapman Catt, activist and suffragette, founded what was to become
the League of Women Voters. To commemorate this event and to mark the 100th
anniversary later this summer of the 19th Amendment, the League of Women Voters
of Lehigh County hosted a Hot Topics luncheon earlier this year featuring an
appearance by regional actress Pat Jordan in the role of Carrie Chapman Catt. Photo:
Actress Pat Jordan gives a spirited performance as League of Women Voters
founder Carrie Chapman Catt.
By Beverly Springer
Policing the police
The June 30 edition of PBS 39’s Community
Conversations series featured a discussion on the recently trending topic of
police misconduct and accountability. The program featured a panel of five
local officials, along with PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who offered
pre-recorded comments. Joining host Monica Evans were Allentown Police Chief
Glenn Granitz, Allentown criminal defense attorney Ettore Angelo, Lehigh County
Controller Mark Pinsley, Executive Director of Promise Neighborhoods of the
Lehigh Valley Dr. Hasshan Batts and Pa. State Trooper John Scott. Photo: Program host Monica Evans
with Allentown criminal defense attorney Ettore Angelo.
By Chris Haring
Graphic commentary by Ed
Courrier
Karam new Easton wrestling
coach
Jody Karam had a regret. After
resigning from the Liberty wrestling job following the 2018-19 season, Karam
suddenly felt the void in his life this past January when he told Liberty
athletic director Fred Harris that he made a mistake. That point was only
exacerbated in February as he watched the District 11 dual tournament in
Memorial Gymnasium.
By Peter Car
Crowded Kitchen Players
The Crowded Kitchen Players
release of “Twelveness: A Play in Three Scenes” by Charlie Barnett as an audio
file retains the dramatic impact of the original stage production. Plus, it has
the advantage of portability and convenience. You can listen to it wherever and
whenever you want. Ara Barlieb and Pamela Wallace, cofounders of Crowded
Kitchen Players, co-directed the audio version, recorded at Westwires Recording
USA, Allentown, a few days before the coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown.
By Dave Howells
Bethlehem: Drive thru book
sale exceeds expectations
Bethlehem: Burnside bees and
berries
Saucon Valley SD: Staffing
cut questions tabled for now
School: Coronavirus teaches
us how to handle opiod crisis
Sports: NASCAR This Week
State: ‘Wear a mask,
Pennsylvania’
Student profile: Elena Hume,
LV Academy
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