Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
Good morning, Allentown.
At its Fall Signature Event LVEDC showcased the Lehigh Valley’s $9B manufacturing industry and launched a 'Made in the Lehigh Valley' billboard campaign along major routes—Route 22 and Interstate 78.
The campaign began Nov. 3 with Crayola and will include firms like Freshpet, Mack Trucks and Martin Guitar, with LVEDC President Don Cunningham noting that manufacturing now makes up 16% of the local economy.
Moravian University is giving community members a preview of its new student center—the Hub—that features modern spaces for study, meetings, and events.
Northwestern beat North Schuylkill 3-0 in the District 11 Class 3A girls volleyball tournament first round—strong serving and teamwork powered wins in all three sets.
The Lady Tigers moved into the semi-finals with key plays from Lacey Clymer and Daisy Stringer.
Northwestern boys soccer team beat Kutztown 3-2 last week to finish an 18-1-0 season and earn the top seed in the Colonial League tournament, and they will defend their title next week—while the girls team ended an undefeated season with a record 46-game win streak and now heads into playoffs.
The Salisbury football team ended its regular season with a 56—27 loss to Palisades last Friday and will now compete in the District 11 Class 3A playoffs as the No. 8 seed.
They will face top-seeded Notre Dame (Green Pond) today at 6:30 p.m. at Catasauqua’s Alumni Field.
Northwestern’s Lady Tigers, seeded seventh, lost 3 to 1 to third seeded Bethlehem Catholic in the District 11 3A volleyball semifinal at Catasauqua High School—ending their first-ever run in the semis.
Coach Mike Maston said his team watched film of Bethlehem Catholic’s play to learn where they have openings for next season.
The Parkland High School girls soccer team won a quarterfinal game 4 to 0 and a semifinal game 5 to 1—setting them up to face the second seed Nazareth in tonight's championship game at Northampton High School.
Isabella Hallal led the team with multiple goals and the win followed a rematch of last season’s title game.
Parkland High School boys soccer went 17-0 in the regular season but was upset 1-0 in the semifinals when Eduardo Freitas scored an overtime goal at Pleasant Valley last Thursday—Andrew Staples made four important saves.
The team, now 18-1-1, hosted a quarterfinal win against Nazareth on Wednesday and will face the winner from the upcoming Freedom versus Pleasant Valley semifinal next Tuesday.
Northwestern Lehigh girls volleyball lost close matches to Southern Lehigh, Nazareth and Blue Mountain in a five-day span but still stays in the Colonial League race—next it will play Notre Dame of Green Pond, then host Lehighton before facing Palmerton and Pen Argyl.
Chase Yakaitis, a freshman from Salisbury, finished eighth at the District 11 Golf Championships when he shot 12-over par 84 on Sept.
30 at The Steel Club in Hellertown — he missed a tie for fifth by one stroke and did not qualify for the state tournament.
The Parkland girls tennis team won the EPC Championships last week after an undefeated 15-0 season in the East Penn Conference and edged Central Catholic by one point with 23 points.
They clinched the title with singles wins by Lexie Warsing, Sadie Pollard, and Sonia Lee—marked by a decisive doubles match point.
Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA
8:45-9:44 p.m. — Vault 634 — Tickets available — Experience the magic of live music with classic hits from Queen and ABBA in an enchanting candlelit setting.
Allentown Speed Dating for Singles Over 50
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Tipsy's Bar & Lounge — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches and discover the spark in a friendly environment.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
7-9 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a spectacular rock opera that blends holiday music with stunning theatrics.
Mosaic Lamp Workshop
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Respect Graduate School — Materials included — Create your own Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying Turkish tea in a fun and relaxing setting.
Class of 1995 30th Class Reunion
6-10 p.m. — The Fairgrounds Hotel — $25 admission — Celebrate the big 30th reunion with buffet dinner and great memories.
Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Walk
1-3 p.m. — 1869 Luckenbach Mill — $20-45 — Work off your holiday feast with fun runs and a pet costume contest in support of community heritage.
Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Utica Comets
7:05-8:35 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting ice hockey showdown between the Phantoms and the Comets.
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
7-8:30 p.m. — PPL Center — Family-friendly pricing available — Embark on an adventurous ride with Mickey Mouse and friends to famous Disney destinations.
Eric Mintel Quartet Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the captivating jazz sounds of Eric Mintel and his quartet, blending original compositions with smooth improvisation.
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