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Program raises funds to provide life vests for police dogs

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:05:35 GMT

Recently two police canines were killed in the line of duty.

If they'd been wearing a vest, their lives may have been saved.

Lt. James Kutz is here to talk about a new program he and his wife launched to make sure all police dogs are protected.

Blues Brews & BBQ

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:51:38 GMT

The smells, sounds, and tastes of summer will be alive and well in Allentown's downtown this weekend with the annual Blues, Brews, and Barbecue event.

Here to tell us all about it is Allentown's Manager of Special Events, Tara Craig.

www.allentownpa.gov/blues

Filmmaker and author Vlad Yudin talks about Philadelphia Comic Con

Thu, 30 May 2013 13:11:53 GMT

A comic book convention is a *big deal* for a growing number of fans.

People from everywhere are converging on Philadelphia for the start of the Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con today...

It showcases the latest in comics, movies and TV.

Filmmaker and author of Headsmash, Vlad Yudin, stopped by 69 News at Sunrise on his way to the convention.

Gov. Corbett's comments angers Latinos

Wed, 29 May 2013 13:57:06 GMT

Governor Corbett angered some in the Hispanic community earlier this month, with a remark he made in Philadelphia at an event hosted by the Latino newspaper Al-dia News.

Professor James Peterson, director of Africana Studies at Lehigh University, stopped by 69News at Sunrise to talk about how the remark could impact Corbett's Latino voting base.

Spicing up hamburgers for your Memorial Day picnic

Tue, 28 May 2013 15:19:37 GMT

With Memorial Day weekend in full swing, there will be a lot of hamburger eating going on.

Dave from the Burger Shack in Whitehall offered tips during Saturday morning's Sunrise newscast.

For more information, visit the Burger Shack website.

Chris Borick discusses AP, IRS, Benghazi incidents

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:31:29 GMT

The Obama administration is in defensive mode in the wake of several scandals swirling around the nation's capital.

Muhlenberg College's political science professor Chris Borick appeared on 69 News to talk about the scandals impact on the president and politics.

Tim Decker draws in record time

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:32:25 GMT

Painting a portrait can take years, but artist Tim Decker can do it a lot faster.

Decker, a performance speed painter, now lives in Tampa, Fla., but he is originally from Brodheadsville, Monroe Co.

Decker paints celebrity and patriotic portraits, everyone from Ray Charles to the Statue of Liberty, and he does it all in just a few minutes.

Decker joined 69 News in the studio for a demonstration Wednesday morning. He's back in the area for a live performance at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., on Friday.

Zany Facts: Ironic Pictures

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:45:38 GMT

The latest & greatest in organizational gadgets & gizmos

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:51:16 GMT

She just got back from her favorite trip of the year - The National Association of Professional Organizer's annual conference and expo in New Orleans.

Now, local organizer Diane Albright is playing "Oprah" and revealing her list of favorite things, or the hottest organizational gadgets and gizmos, just unveiled at the conference.

She joined WFMZ's Eve Tannery on 69 News at Sunrise.

www.DianeAlbright.com

Try a flower tower for spring planting

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:59:38 GMT

With this warmer weather, many people want to get out and garden, but if you don't have a lot of room for plants there are ways to still get your flower fix.

Experts at Home Depot in Allentown say there's a new trend of "yard-less gardening." Many people are using pots on their patios or porches. All you need is a pot, a plant, the correct soil, and a little TLC of sunlight and water.

You could also make a "flower tower." Home Depots all over the area are having a "Do It Herself" workshop where you can learn how to make one Thursday, April 18th at 6:30pm.

Also popular right now are herb and salsa gardens. For herb gardens, you can do them indoor or outdoor and they don’t take up too much room.

You can grow anything from basil to oregano to rosemary, and more!

Home Depot experts say to just snip off a little of the fresh herb, take it in your kitchen, and use it in your cooking. For a salsa garden, you can grow your own tomatoes, peppers, and spices like cilantro.

Interview with Lt. Jim Kutz about bomb investigations

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:18:06 GMT

Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon have left many people wondering how investigators put the pieces together to find the source of a bomb, and even a suspicious package.

For more on that, Lt. Jim Kutz of the Allentown Fire Department's bomb squad joins us from Central Fire Station in Allentown.

Step back in time to see the old 'Wonderful Woodies' at America on Wheels

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:09:36 GMT

Take a trip back into the past this weekend at the America on Wheels Museum in Allentown.

The brand new exhibit "Wonderful Woodies of Years Gone By" officially debuts Saturday.

It features about a dozen wood-bodied cars, from the old Model T to the old Town and Country.

This month is also the fifth anniversary of the museum.

On Saturday, there will be slot cars, cake, and more!

The museum is located at 5 N. Front St. and is open Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and 12 - 5 p.m. Sundays.

General admission is $8.00 and $6 for seniors over 62; students 6-16 are $4 and children aged 5 and under are free. Members get free admission.

All exhibits are wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Ways business owners can generate cash

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:04:58 GMT

We are talking money today with small business owner and columnist Gene Marks.

Believe it or not, he says there are ways business owners can bring in cash for generally nothing! He joins me now to share his secrets!

http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/author/gene-marks/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gene-marks/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/

IronPigs ready to open 2013 season

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:06:50 GMT

The night baseball fans have been waiting for in the Lehigh Valley has arrived.

The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs will host the Syracuse Chiefs Thursday night for the opening of the 2013 regular season at Coca Cola Park.

There are lots of new attractions for the fans to see at the park this year, including two new seating areas.

"That's the Hot Corner in left field with 360 degree swivel seats. These seats have wait service. You won't ever have to leave your seats to watch the game, right down on field level, these are going to be popular seats. We also have the new Bacon Strip in right field, modeled after the Fenway Park Green Monster seats," explained Kurt Landes, IronPigs general manager.

There is also new food including the "Sooeey'te Spot" frozen yogurt bar and a "Boar-rito" Mexican stand.

Stop by the new "Pork Center" to see the team's social media hub or follow them on Facebook or tweet them @IronPigs or @PorkCenter.

The first 3,000 fans will get fleece blankets on opening night.

A sneak peek at Crayola Experience renovations

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:14:27 GMT

The Crayola Experience in Easton is about to get a little more colorful.

Renovations have been going on since February and Tuesday we finally got a glimpse at the expansion.

There will be four floors and over 65,000 square feet of attractions.

"We're going to be a brand new facility with brand new attractions. And really a lot of things to do and hands-on interactive ways to experiment with color and to do all things Crayola in ways that they can't easily do at home," said Vicky Lozano, vice president, corporate strategy.

The Crayola Experience closed in February for the complete overhaul, and takes over the fourth floor of the building, formerly occupied by the National Canal Museum.

The attraction, located at 30 Centre Square in downtown Easton, has scheduled its grand re-opening for Memorial Day weekend.

Tickets are 15.99 for ages 2 and up; seniors 65 and over are 13.99 and are on sale now on the Crayola Experience website.

While the Crayola Experience is temporarily closed, the Crayola Store in Centre Square will remain open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Crafting with kids: Overcoming the obstacles

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:55:05 GMT

Her Inner Child Fun blog is read around the world, and one of Valerie Deneen's most popular posts recently had to do with all of the challenges of crafting with kids.

So, in honor of National Craft Month, which is underway now, Valerie stopped by 69 News at Sunrise to show us how to overcome some of those "crafting obstacles."

www.InnerChildFun.com

Ballroom Dance added to the Allentown School District High Notes Gala

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:04:02 GMT

Students are learning their lines and blocking for their annual school musicals.

In the Allentown School District, the kids do double duty -- they also perform a sample of their musicals in a special celebration called the High Notes Gala on March 23.

The gala is a way for the business community to pump funding into the district's theater program.

New this year: a ballroom dance component. Irene Blough is here to talk about the ballroom dancing competition and the gala.

Bishop John Barres talks about new Pope Francis

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:37:52 GMT

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina is the new Pope Francis and new head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Bishop John Barres from the Diocese of Allentown stopped by to tell us a little more about what comes next.

Local "mommypreneurs" inspire play in Hollywood, around the world

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:16:38 GMT

They're local sisters who went to great schools and then became "mommypreneurs," starting a business based around a dollhouse.

Now, business is booming, and those dollhouses are inspiring play around the world.

Lori Schoeneman and Tara Schoeneman-Brown, the founders of Once Upon a TreeHouse, joined WFMZ's Eve Tannery on Wednesday to talk about their business and how they give back to the community.

Watch the video attached to this story for today's special DISCOUNT CODE for 69 News viewers! (Thanks, Tara & Lori!)

www.OnceUponATreeHouse.com

Local man shares prostate cancer journey on The PEAK

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:11:57 GMT

He's the head of a successful Berks County school, but, what many people didn't know - until now - is that, after school, Jim Brown was heading up a battle against prostate cancer.

Jim is speaking out about his journey in an upcoming episode of The PEAK right here on WFMZ-TV. And, to "give us a peek," we welcome in Jim and Ashley Russo, the show's creator and host.

www.ThePeakTV.com

Looking for love in the Lehigh Valley

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:39:45 GMT

If you are single and you don't know where to mingle, this segment is for you!

We're talking about looking for love in the Lehigh Valley and breaking down the local dating scene, thanks to the help of Kim Petruska, the founder of DatingAccessory.com

Kim sat down with WFMZ's Eve Tannery to share some of her "dating do's" and "dating don'ts!"

www.DatingAccessory.com

Allentown actor Marc Juretus on 69News at Sunrise

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:28:18 GMT

Allentown actor Marc Juretus stopped by the Sunrise show Tuesday to talk about his acting and stand-up comedy career.

He will soon be featured in a couple of episodes of 'Deception.'

www.afrohungarian.com

Fawn over fashionable flapper fashion at Allentown Art Museum

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:56:42 GMT

Step back into the age of Prohibition and flapper days at the Allentown Art Museum.

You can take a trip back to the 1920s with one of the Allentown Art Museum's newest exhibits. "Fabulous Flappers: Fashion from the Ellie Laubner Collection" looks more like a runway show than an art gallery. It features evening and casual dresses, jewelry, bathing suits, accessories, and more from the 1920s.

The other newest exhibit at the Allentown Art Museum will take you on a trip to Haiti.

Haitian Art from the Rodale Family Collection is on display in the Rodale Gallery. The paintings are vibrant and bright, despite the poverty and despair often associated with Haiti.

Both exhibits will be up until April 14 at the museum, located at 31 N. Fifth Street.

Valentine's Day ideas

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:28:55 GMT

Valentine's Day has never looked sweeter!

Some TV rock stars were in 69 News at Sunrise kitchen with Eve.

Pamela Ptak, Project Runway fashion designer & founder of the Arts and Fashion Institute and winning cake artist from the Food Network's "Sugar Dome" Vernique de Groot showed us some ideas for Valentine's Day gifts.

www.artsandfashioninstitute.com

www.veryuniquecakes.com

Welcome back, Melanie Falcon

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:37:50 GMT

69 News anchor Melanie Falcon was welcomed back during Saturday's Sunrise Weekend Edition.

Melanie returned following her two-month recovery from open heart surgery.

Read Melanie's blogs written during her recovery.