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You can see some of your favorite Disney characters come to life on the ice in Allentown.
"Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy" is taking over the PPL Center this week. You can see stars from Tinkerbell, CARS, Toy Story, and the Little Mermaid.
"We've got terrific ice skating. We've got some great athletes here and we all come together to put on this show and perform. There's something for everyone because we've got the 4 segments, so there's something for the boys, the girls, the adults will be entertained as well with the terrific skating and the choreography," said Robbie Crowley, a skater in the show.
Kids are encouraged to dress up like their favorite characters! There are several shows through Sunday.
Tickets are still available through the PPL Center's website or Disney on Ice's website.
night's game.. next. >>> jaciel cordoba: Some of your favorite Disney characters have skated into the Lehigh Valley.>> eve tannery: "Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy" is taking over the ppl Center in Allentown. WFMZ's Melanie Falcon is live there with a behind the scenes look and preview of the show.. Melanie? crash...coming up >>> eve tannery: Families are flocking to the ppl Center in Allentown to see some of their favorite Disney characters.>> jaciel cordoba: The ice has been transformed into a World of Fantasy for Disney's latest show. WFMZ's Melanie Falcon is live at the ppl Center now with more. Good morning, Melanie. >> melanie FALCON:Sorry, no
A man involved in a violent home invasion in Northampton County last April was found guilty of all charges Wednesday.
Steven Torino, 42, of Wilson Borough, was convicted of robbery, false imprisonmewnt, unlawful restraint, theft, receiving stolen property and related offenses.
Police say after posing as interested home buyers at a home in Washington Township April 30, Tomino and Ramon Clark came back to the the next day.
The pair apparently said they wanted to take pictures but instead duct-tapped the elderly homeowners, stuffed them in a pantry and robbed the place.
Clark was arrested that day after a chase, and Tomino turned himself in three weeks later.
Clark's trial is expected later this year.
A sentencing date for Tomino has not been set.
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Allentown City Council Wednesday unanimously approved the hiring of its first-ever woman to the position of chief city solicitor.
The position was recently vacated by attorney Jerry Snyder of Allentown, who is retiring.
Attorney Susan Ellis Wild of South Whitehall Township, currently a partner and former managing partner at the Allentown law firm of Gross McGinley, LLP since 1999, was nominated for the solicitor's opening by Mayor Ed Pawlowski.
According to her company profile, the trial attorney has been practicing law in the Lehigh Valley since 1988, and her areas of specialization include medical malpractice defense, municipal litigation, and civil rights and employment law.
In addition, she has previously defended both the cities of Allentown and Bethlehem in civil cases.
Wild received her bachelor's degree from American University in Washington, D.C. and her juris doctorate with honors from the George Washington University School of Law.
Her bar admissions include Pennsylvania, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
According to her resume, in 2013 she was selected one of the top "50 Women Lawyers in PA" and named a "Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" for the past four years.
A past president of the Lehigh County Bar Association, Wild is also a certified civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Following council's unanimous vote for her approval, Wild commented, "I'm extremely enthusiastic about this position." She pledged to provide meaningful and effective legal representation to Allentown including serving both city council's and the administration's legal needs.
Although despite questions and concerns voiced at the meeting by council and residents about how effectively she would be able to represent both council and the administration, Wild restated her commitment of impartiality saying she "has to do what is legally correct and what's best for the city now."
She commented the greatest challenge to be faced in her new position will be "to keep up with the strides the city has made in recent times."
The chief solicitor's position pays an annual salary of $55,000.
Wild will be responsible for overseeing three full-time associate city solicitors in her new office.
She said she would continue working for Gross McGinley but with a somewhat reduced caseload. She added her solicitor's position is considered part-time.
She has two children: 21-year-old Clay, a senior at George Washington University and Adrienne, 18, a freshman at Kutztown University.
A very cold day is on tap across the region with wind chills in the single digits to near zero.
Some wind chills are below zero this morning, so make sure you are completely covered up if you plan on spending any time outdoors today.
High temperatures will hold in the middle and upper teens despite a good amount of sunshine.
A clipper system will bring a bit of snow to some areas late tonight into Friday morning.
The best chance of a coating to an inch of snow will be near Interstate 80, but a coating of snow can occur anywhere.
Clouds will break for some sun on Friday with afternoon highs in the upper 20s along with windy conditions.
The weekend looks cold and dry right now.
***Wind Chill Advisory for most of the area until 9 a.m.***
***Wind Chill Advisory until 1 p.m. for the Poconos***
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Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t eat fresh healthy foods to keep your body healthy and feeling great.
Here are a few of the healthiest foods that are in season right now.
Summertime and bikini season may seem like a long way away, but it is important to look and feel your best all year long. Eating healthy can be easy with the following foods that are in season right now!
Dark leafy greens like kale, chard and collard greens are rich in vitamins A, C and K, as well as great sources of folate.
Try adding more citrus to your diet. Lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruits are packed with vitamin C, which can help you stay healthy during these winter months.
Unlike other starches, potatoes contain vitamin C and B6 to help boost you immune system. They also have lots of fiber.
Try eating purple potatoes which are linked to lowering cancer and heart disease.
Eat pomegranates. They are rich in antioxidants and also stop plaque from building up in your arteries, and studies have shown that they improve the blood flow to your heart.
Also winter squashes like butternut, acorn and spaghetti squash are very low in calories and full of vitamin B6, A, K, C, potassium and folate.
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Another candidate says he wants to be Reading's next mayor.
Jim McHale announced his candidacy tonight at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel.
McHale was the Republican candidate for mayor back in 2011, receiving 42 percent of the vote.
Over the weekend, former district Judge Wally Scott said he's running in the Democratic primary.
There's no word on whether Mayor Vaughn Spencer will seek another term.
The Berks Technical Institute hosted a full-scale Active Shooter Training Drill for local, state and SWAT team officers, Wednesday morning.
Approximately 50 police officers as well as other first responders participated in the drill.
"I want to throw a lot at the patrol officers. We have role carriers here. So like I said, we're going to make it as real as possible," said Officer Richard Karstein, Wyomissing Police Dept.
The drill comes on the same day that officers halfway around the world in Paris, France, dealt with several active shooter.
Three armed men with possible ties to al-Qaida, methodically assassinated 12 people, including two police officers, at the office of a satirical newspaper that caricatured the Prophet Muhammad, officials confirm.
Back in December, Australian authorities also faced off with a jihadist who held more than a dozen people hostage in a busy downtown cafe in Sydney.
Three people died in that incident.
These are reasons why officials in Berks County say this training is more important than ever before.
"I thought it was a great idea, because you never know when this is going to happen. It's a scary situation, and it can happen any place," said Kyle Snyder, a student studying criminal justice.
With active-shooter situation becoming more common around the world, local officials said preparation could make all the difference.
The Reading Royals outscored the Wheeling Nailers 3-1 in the final period Wednesday night en route to a 5-2 win at Santander Arena.
Reading received goals from five different players including Cam Reid, Olivier Labelle, Jordan Heywood, Ryan Cruthers and Adam Hughesman.
Reid leads the team with 12 goals and has been a big reason why the Royals have won 11 of its last 13 games.
Reading visits Wheeling Friday night before welcoming ECHL-newcomer Brampton to town on Saturday and Sunday.
half... Bucks run, Brandon Knight dunk... >>> The Reading Royals hoped to make it 8 wins in 9 games with a victory against Wheeling
The Exeter wrestling team recorded a huge divisional win at Governor Mifflin Wednesday night. The Berks Catholic girls basketball team did the same, coming out victorious at Fleetwood.
In Shillington, the Eagles (5-0, 12-3) won the first four bouts and held on for a 36-33 win over the Mustangs (3-1, 12-2).
Exeter gained sole possession of first place in Berks I with the win.
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In Fleetwood, the Berks Catholic girl's basketball team (3-0, 9-2) ran away for a 52-30 win over Berks II rival Fleetwood (2-1, 7-3).
Devon Merritt paced the Saints with 15 points. Makayla Lea added 11.
Berks Catholic sits alone atop the division following the victory.
highlights are next. >>> rob vaughn:>>> wendy davis: >>> There are a trio of wrestling teams that started tonight tied for the lead in their division. Exeter, Governor Mifflin, and Wilson. Two of the three were on the mat facing each other tonight. Exeter was at Governor Mifflin, and the winner would stay in a first place tie... >>> There are some big girls games in division two of Berks County this week. One of them was postponed last night due to the weather. But they were able to play it tonight. Berks Catholic went on the road to Fleetwood to face the Tigers, and the winner would then have another big game
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