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Lessons from Aurora, Colo., shooting: Lehigh Valley EMS workers told to be prepared but flexible
Minutes after a madman began shooting in a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., last July, police and emergency medical workers, trained regularly in disaster response, sprang into action. They converged on the theater complex, set up a safety perimeter and...Tags: Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania), Science and Technology, Arts and Culture, Electronics, Health and Safety at School
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Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones to help open Wildwater Kingdom season
From nearly drowning as a child to becoming an Olympic swimmer, two-time gold medalist Cullen Jones knows firsthand the importance of learning to swim. On Saturday, he will discuss water safety with children and talk about his experience swimming for...
Tags: Awards and Prizes, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Summer Olympics, Cullen Jones, Sports
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Olympic swimmer to open Wildwater Kingdom
Lehigh Valley ParentingGrab your swim suit and enjoy the wet side of Dorney Park, when Wildwater Kingdom opens for the 2013 season. Two-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Cullen Jones will help kick off the festivities when the water park in South Whitehall Township opens at 11 a.... -
May consumer sentiment highest in nearly 6 years
May consumer sentiment highest in nearly 6 years … Fiber optics headquarters to occupy new 10-story building in Allentown ... Hydro-electric power plant proposed for the Lehigh River in Allentown … Dorney Park fighting for nightly...Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Fogelsville, Consumers, Weis Markets Incorporated, Allentown
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Dorney Park fighting for nightly fireworks
The Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom website is still touting plans to light the sky with fireworks every night from June 29 to Aug. 5, but South Whitehall Township says the displays are too much and won't allow them. The park has appealed the ruling...
Tags: South Whitehall Township, Memorial Day, Holidays, Whitehall
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Me and My Grandma: 'Nanny' taught me how to cook special family dinners
•Name: Lindsay Molloy •Age: 13 •Hometown: Bethlehem •Grandmother's name: Margaret Molloy •Where from: Bethlehem •What you call her: Nanny or Nan •What she calls you: Lin • What makes her special:...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Hobbies
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Discounts and freebies for Mother's Day
Lehigh Valley ParentingIt's Mom's special day Sunday and some area attractions will help you celebrate by offering free or discounted offers for mothers this weekend. Mothers get in for half price at Lehigh Valley Zoo Sunday. Moms and their kids can visit the newest babies at... -
Get ready for Dorney to open Friday
Lehigh Valley ParentingGet ticket discounts, visit dinosaurs, ride fast rides and chow down at a new Chickie’s and Pete’s restaurant when Dorney Park opens for the season Friday. Residents of Lehigh, Berks, Monroe, Carbon or Northampton counties can present... -
It's report card time for electric companies, for their performance during Hurricane Sandy
Watchdog with Paul MuschickThe state Public Utility Commission issued a report today to state lawmakers about how electric companies performed during Hurricane Sandy. Overall, the commission gave utilities high marks, but suggested areas for improvement. Utilities turned to... -
Make time for mom
Make some special memories this Mother's Day by spending time with mom at one of the many special events being presented in the region. Here are some great ideas: DISCOUNTS AND FREEBIES FOR MOM What's better than spending time with mom this weekend?...
Tags: Breinigsville, Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania), Music, Musikfest, Schnecksville
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Wally Ely: How a train saved Dorney Park during the Depression
When my current issue of the newsletter for members of the National Railway Historical Society arrived recently, I was thrilled to see new pictures of the railroad sensation of the 1930s — the Burlington Zephyr. One last train set of a gleaming...Tags: Wescosville, Car Engine Repair, Railway Transportation, Amusement and Theme Parks, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Massive disaster drill planned for Dorney Park
With the terror of the Boston Marathon fresh in mind, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom will be the site of a large-scale emergency preparedness drill on May 13. The drill, sponsored by the Northeast Pennsylvania Regional Counter Terrorism Task Force, will...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Sports
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