Friday, May 17, 2013
Find the cheapest gas in the Nazareth area.
The national average for self-serve gas has increased for ten straight days to the highest price in more than a month, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. The national average this for a gallon is $3.588, up 4.9 cents from last week, but still about 14 cents lower than a year ago. But according to the report, the year over year difference will likely continue to fade due to higher crude oil prices and refinery maintenance that decreases supply. In the Lehigh Valley, the average price of self-serve gasoline is $3.439 per gallon, 2.2 cents higher than a week ago, 8.7 cents lower than a month ago and 26.6 cents lower than a year ago. The Pennsylvania average retail price for a gallon of self-serve actually went down1.4 cents from last …
These pets are housed at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare in Williams Township. For information about how to adopt them, call 610-252-7722.
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Friday, May 17
Help these pets: MADALINE Madaline had a home but her owner was moving and she could not go. She is very friendly does not appreciate the company of other dogs or cats. A senior labrador mix, Madaline knows how to "sit" and would appreciate a home instead of a cage. POLLY Polly is a cute girl looking for a forever home. Polly is spayed, litter-trained, up to date on shots, microchipped and ready to go! She came to us as a stray and is eager for a family again. She likes other cats.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Find the cheapest gas in Nazareth.
After months of a steady decline, gas prices saw it’s first uptick last week, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. The national average this for a gallon of gas rose 1.7 cents from last week. In the Lehigh Valley, the average price of self-serve gasoline is $3.412 per gallon, 1.3 cents lower than a week ago, 17.5 cents lower than a month ago and 36.9 cents lower than a year ago. Since national gas prices peaked at the end of February, motorists nationwide have felt welcome relief at the pump in the form of falling prices, the report states; however, the recent broader increase in retail gas prices has been supported by higher global crude oil prices. Plus, news over the weekend of an Israeli airstrike in Syria raised fresh concerns of …
Friday, May 10, 2013
These pets are housed at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare in Williams Township. For information about how to adopt them, call 610-252-7722.
Help these pets: PENNIE Pennie is too cute. She had a home but her owner fell ill and now she is looking for a new home. This gorgeous gal is up to date on shots, microchipped, spayed and ready to go! ELSY Elsy is an adult terrier mix. She had a rough start in life, but holds no grudges. When Elsy was first brought to the shelter, she was dirty, exhausted, had just recently had puppies and was suffering from mastitis. She was very hungry and starting to become emaciated as well. She is very grateful for the care she received and is always eager to show everyone that by snuggling and giving them kisses. She is strong on the leash and doesn't know any commands yet, but does take treats gently. Elsy is sometimes a bit shy at first, but she's …
Friday, May 3, 2013
Find the cheapest gas in Nazareth area.
With a steady decline in gas prices throughout April, the average price per gallon is nearly 45 cents lower than a year ago, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. The national average this week is $3.508 for a gallon, down .7 cents from last week. In the Lehigh Valley, the average price of self-serve gasoline is $3.425 per gallon, 3.4 cents lower than a week ago, 20 cents lower than a month ago and 44.8 cents lower than a year ago. The Pennsylvania average retail price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline is also $3.463, down 2.7 cents from a week ago. Nearby, the cheapest price for regular is $3.37 per gallon at the 7-Eleven on East Lawn Street and $3.40 at Top Star on East Lawn Street and at Fuel Cell on Sullivan Trail. If you…
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Pollen, wind and climate make the Lehigh Valley an 'allergy capital,' according to a national report.
The Lehigh Valley ranks 45th—an improvement from its ranking of 41 last year— among "Spring Allergy Capitals" as named by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The report is an independent research project to identify the 100 most challenging places to live with allergies during the spring season. This year, Jackson, Miss., rose to the number one spot on the list (up from number four last year) primarily due to very high pollen and a large reliance on allergy medications among allergy patients. The rankings are based on scientific analysis of three factors for the 100 largest metro areas in the U.S. The data measured and compared for the ranking include:
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Also, man shoots himself inside a sporting goods store, residents held at gunpoint in their home, and how we're all breaking the law.
Check out some of Patch's biggest stories from the past week in eastern Pennsylvania: A man who barricaded himself inside a Dicks Sporting Goods store shot himself after a more than three-hour standoff with police. Read the story here. An elderly man shot and killed his wife, then himself, in a hospice room at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Allentown around 1 p.m. Tuesday, Lehigh County District Attorney James Martin and a hospital official said. Full details here. A 16-year-old girl is missing and there is concern that she might be in danger, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Chester County sent out alerts about the disappearance Angela Marie Vega-Yohn, of Philadelphia. Her case is being categorized as an …
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Alan Pitotti, who owns Dolce Patisserie in Hellertown, was the grand prize winner on the Jan. 17 episode of the hit reality TV series "Sweet Genius" on the Food Network.
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Thursday, January 24
A Hellertown pastry chef and business owner is $10,000 richer (and a lot more famous) thanks to his victory on the Food Network reality TV show "Sweet Genius" last night. Alan Pitotti, who appeared on the Jan. 17 "Samba Genius" episode of the competition show, defeated three other contestants to win the grand prize and garner some prized national publicity for the borough. Pitotti is the owner of Dolce Patisserie, a boutique pastry shop that specializes in high-end confections and desserts. Dolce Patisserie is located in the Shoppes at Hellertown on Main Street. Read more: Bethlehem Bakery Named One of World's 10 Best Pitotti is a Pen Argyl native who was educated at the Culinary Institute of America and worked at several high profile …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
A new report ranks the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton as a 'best performing' city based on economic factors
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area ranks among our country's "best-performing" cities in a new report. "The 2012 Milken Institute Best-Performing Cities Index ranks U.S. metropolitan areas by how well they are creating and sustaining jobs and economic growth. The components include job, wage and salary, and technology growth. In most years, these give a good indication of the underlying structural performance of regional economics." The Lehigh Valley moved up one spot in the national ranking -- improving its position from 66 in 2011 to 65 in 2012. Here's a snapshot of the Lehigh Valley's ranking factors. Among large cities, Lehigh Valley ranked: Read more: The Lehigh Valley has also been ranked as a Top Community for …
Monday, November 19, 2012
Discover Lehigh Valley has a list of local restaurants that will be open for Thanksgiving dinner
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Monday, November 19, 2012
There are lots of options for restaurant dining in the Lehigh Valley on Thanksgiving as listed in this blog post from Discover Lehigh Valley. If your local favorite is not on the list, please add it in the comments section below.
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9:09 am on Tuesday, April 9, 2013
I've never had any allergy problems my whole life...until last year! Today, as I type this, my eyes, nose, and face, itch like you wouldn't believe. It's in the air when the wind blows - which makes it worse. more ›