Website Launched By Nazareth Economic Commission Seeks To Revitalize Downtown

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A website launched by the Nazareth Economic Development Commission aims to fill empty storefronts and attract more visitors downtown.

The website,www.nazarethnow.org, was launched last week.

Those navigating through it will see a video about the Nazareth area, highlighting the borough’s downtown, Moravian history, Martin Guitar and a tour of the home of race car legend Mario Andretti. There are tabs about food and shopping destinations, a monthly calendar of events and how to get more involved.

Read more: http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/nazareth/index.ssf/2014/04/new_website_launched_by_nazare.html

One Dead, 9 Injured After Lightning Strike At Pocono Raceway

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LONG POND – One fan was killed and nine others injured Sunday after being struck by lightning in the midst of a violent thunderstorm that overwhelmed Pocono Raceway just after the conclusion of NASCAR‘s Pennsylvania 400, track officials confirmed.

The victim, whose name was not released pending the notification of family, was pronounced dead at Pocono Medical Center by emergency room director Dr. Peter Favini, raceway president and CEO Brandon Igdalsky said. Nine others remained hospitalized at various area hospitals, one critically.

“Unfortunately, a member of our raceway family here, a fan, has passed away,” Igdalsky said. “On behalf of myself and my entire family and everybody here, really heartfelt thoughts.”

Track spokesman Bob Pleban said one of the injured fans remained in critical condition at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Two others were taken to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, one with a moderate injury and the other with a minor one. Another fan with a minor injury was taken to Pocono Medical Center, and five others were treated and released at the raceway.

Read more: http://republicanherald.com/news/one-dead-9-injured-after-lightning-strike-at-pocono-raceway-1.1355045

Last Pottstown Classics Nostalgia Night Of The Season, Saturday, September 3rd!

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Saturday September 3, 2011— On High St.

•  Car Trophy Show sponsored by Shoes2share.org

Donate new & like new shoes for the needy!

• 2nd Annual Match Box Car Race ! Bring your car and drag race on our new track. Win a trophy!

All Shows 5—9 PM
Newer cars now welcome. Bring any year car or light truck !

Park anywhere! Bring out those modern muscle cars, custom rides and more !

Sorry..no motorcycles.

$ 10.00 Vehicle Entrance fee applies for all show vehicles.

Spectators: FREE