Emmaus Ordinance

A proposed ordinance to add a residential disabled parking sign and assigning permitted parking space on a public street located at 611 Walnut Street and removing residential disabled parking sign on a public street located at 613 Walnut Street within the borough of Emmaus.

Emmaus Farmers' Market Vendor Spotlight - Mediterranean Delicacy

Abdel, the owner of Mediterranean Delicacy, imports his olive oil from Tunisia. He strives to get it to our market within 5 months of its pressing. This certified olive oil is not sold in stores. Abdel sells it directly at Emmaus Farmers' Market. Come to the Market and check out Abdel's olive oil.

Classic Record Store Closes in Allentown

Double Decker Records in Allentown PA closed for good recently. It was well known for its vast inventory of music records. The vinyl record industry crashed several years ago due to compact disks and streaming music.

Those old enough to remember record stores that had rows and rows of "LPs' will share in the sadness over the end of this store. Records provided a more tactile experience with the music they loved. There was a special feeling for records - in addition to the music within them there were the photos or liner notes. Just the act of placing the record on a turntable was part of the music ritual. We wish the owners of Double Decker Records all the best as they start their next adventure - and thank them for having maintained the rich tradition of "albums".

Missing Allentown 16-year-old Might Be in Danger

Allentown Police have issued a report about a missing 16-year-old boy from Allentown who may be in danger. Ferdinand Kaneza, reported missing by his family, was last seen in the vicinity of North Fourth Street and West Greenleaf Street, according to authorities.

Kaneza's family mentioned to the police that he communicates solely in French and Swahili. Described as 5-foot-2, weighing 120 pounds, with black hair.

Individuals with any information regarding Kaneza's whereabouts are urged to contact the Allentown Police communications center at (610) 437-7751.

Phillies Rumored to Be in the Hunt for Ohtani

Along with several other teams, the Phillies are said to be a possible home for superstar Ohtani. Ohtami is arguably the best ballplayer in decades. His addition would put the Phillies right in the hunt for the National League Pennant

Former Local High School Players Excel Nationally

Rayne Wright, a standout from Liberty High School turned University of Maryland star, alongside Brie Barraco, a graduate from Parkland now excelling at Penn State, have both been honored by being named to the NFHCA Division I all-regional teams.

High School Varsity Schedules

Emmaus Boys Varsity Basketball Schedule

Emmaus Girls Varsity Basketball Schedule

Emmaus Boys Varsity Wrestling Schedule

Emmaus Girls Varsity Wrestling Schedule

Soul Sisters’ Studio 
Empowerment Breathwork Workshop December 8 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm
https://www.soulsistersemmaus.com/events/

Entertainment

Winery Comedy Tour At Sleepy Cat
Fri Dec 29 2023 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
Sleepy Cat Urban Winery, West Allen Street, Allentown, PA

Musikfest Announces Two Music Acts

Old Dominion, best known for its multi-platinum hits “Break Up With Him,” “Snapback” and “Written in the Sand," was announced Monday as the second headliner for the 10-day Bethlehem festival. The group will play the main Steel Stage at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Rapper Ludacris was announced as the first headliner a week ago. He'll perform Saturday, Aug. 10.
Musikfest will run Aug. 2-11, with an Aug. 1 preview night.

This Day in History - December 5

771 Charlemagne becomes the sole King of the Franks after the death of his brother Carloman
1349 500 Jews of Nuremberg were massacred during the Black Death riots
1492 Christopher Columbus is the first European to sight Hispaniola (modern Dominican Republic and Haiti).
1717 English pirate Blackbeard ransacks the merchant sloop "Margaret" and keeps her captain, Henry Bostock prisoner. Bostock later provides the first record of Blackbeard's appearance and the source for his name.
1848 US President James K. Polk triggers Gold Rush of 1849 by confirming a gold discovery in California.
1879 1st automatic telephone switching system patented.
1893 Electric car built at the Dixon Carriage Works in Toronto, could go 15 miles between charges.
1932 German physicist Albert Einstein granted a visa to enter America.
1933 Prohibition ends in the US when 21st Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, 18th Amendment repealed.
1947 Joe Louis beats Jersey Joe Walcott in 15 for heavyweight boxing title.
1952 Great Smog of London (England): Killer fog creeps in, as still winds and cold temperatures cause pollution fueled by coal smoke to stagnate; lasting 4 days, over 8,000 deaths attributed to conditions.

Really?

The average speed of a dart hitting a dartboard is 40 mph.
Sweat was once used as an ingredient in perfume and love potions.
Dolphins don’t drink water.
Warner Music earns $5,000 a day in royalties for the song “Happy Birthday to You.”
When her husband was president, Julia Tyler used the title “Mrs. Presidentress.”
In pre-Columbus America, tobacco was used to make tea and jelly.

Humor

Two guys were at a bar discussing the design and architecture of modern skyscrapers. One guy claimed that new buildings were aerodynamically designed so that no one could fall off the roof and hurt themselves. The second guy was incredulous; said that was impossible, and then asked if the first would place money on the validity of his claim. They both then engaged the bartender to officiate. All three moved to the observation deck of a nearby newly constructed 50-floor high rise.

The first guy then jumped off. He accelerated down 15 floors, slowed to a stop, and slowly rose back to the deck and landed on his feet. The second guy was unimpressed and said that this was a fluke of the wind and couldn’t be repeated. The first guy then walked across the deck and jumped off the other side. Again he accelerated down 15 floors slowed to a stop and slowly rose back up to the deck and landed on his feet. The second guy said, ok, I was wrong, you win the bet. That looks like fun and I need to try this.

He then jumped off the deck accelerated 15 floors and kept accelerating until he hit the street. The bartender then turned to the first guy and said: You know Superman, when you drink you get really mean.

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