Tim Daley running for mayor of Reading

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Tim Daley announced his candidacy Saturday to become the next mayor of Reading.


He will run for the post currently held by Vaughn Spencer, who announced he is seeking re-election.


Daley, who is executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Berks County, said he will focus on building stronger, safer neighborhoods.



"Under my direction, the emphasis will be on clean and safe," he said. "We will change the perception of this city."



Daley has a long history of service in Reading.


Previously he was a Reading police officer and later served as the criminal justice program director for the Berks County courts.


Jim McHale and Wally Scott also have announced they want to be Reading's next mayor.






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Elderly N.J. couple safe when car hits their home

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Snowy weather may be to blame for a car plowing into a home in Warren County, N.J.



An elderly couple was inside the house, but they are are okay.


It happened Saturday afternoon in the 300 block of Asbury-Bloomsburg Road in Franklin Township.


A 73-year-old who rammed into the house was cited for careless driving.






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Home torn down after sinkhole damage

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Gibbs, 69 News. >>>chandi lowry: Dozens of neighbors watched as a Northampton County home was razed today.. Authorities say a sinkhole created massive damage.WFMZ's Hilary Lane has more.>>ReporterPiles of wood and building materials are all that remain tonight...after a authorities say they were were forced to demolish a home on the corner of Freemansburg Avenue and Louis Streets earlier today...>>NEIGHBOR 9:55:48 It's incredible how quick they tore it down. >>ReporterLast night...authorities tried to stabilize the Wilson Borough home after signs of sinkhole activity was reported.. a water leak was found inside the house... but it's unclear what happened first - the sinkhole or the leak. >>construction manager13:16:06 they can't be sure if it's just from the water in the house, i guess the pipes burst, they don't know if it's because of that or if there was previous sinkhole activity.">>ReporterBut last night authorities decided there is one thing they do know for sure...the house must come down for the safety of all in the neighborhood. >>construction13:15:56 there is no saving that structure >>ReporterFor homeowner Robert Pitera who was on the scene last night, today's demolition...is the destruction of a home that housed 15 years of memories. >>homeowner13:08:48 i try not to think about it too much >>ReportPitera tells us the house has been vacant for 2 years while has has been living with his elderly parents.When he came back to check on the home recently, he was horrified. "The entire first floor is soaked, there's no basement, there's a big giant hole in the basement with everything that i had down there is in the hole in the water.">>ReporterPitera says while it is heartbreaking to watch his home come down, he is just thankful everyone is safe.>>ROBERT Pitera says while it is heartbreaking to watch his home come down, he is just thankful everyone is safe.>>HILARY lane10:02:41 Freemansburg Avenue was closed to traffic for most of today and yesterday but now it has reopened.Reporting in






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Phantoms head into break with win over St. John's

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The Lehigh Valley Phantoms snapped a three-game losing streak on Saturday night with a 4-3 win over the St. John's IceCaps at the PPL Center.


Andrew Gordon, Kevin Goumas, Petr Straka and Taylor Leier netted the goals for the Phantoms, who never trailed in the game.


Lehigh Valley heads into the all-star break at 20-16-4-1 (45 points), out of the playoff picture but within striking distance.


In the ECHL, the Reading Royals opened up the second half of their season with a 2-1 win at South Carolina. The Royals play their first five games of the second half on the road.






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Phantoms head into break with win over St. John's

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eiwa duals...big one with Cornell tomorrow.>>> The Phantoms played their final game before the ahl All-Star break at home this evening. Lehigh Valley welcomed St. John's to the ppl Center. a win for the Phantoms would be big....with the break looming...and the fact that Lehigh Valley had lost three consecutive contests coming in...5 points out of the playoff picture... - Just over two minutes into the 1st period... St.John's gives it up in their own zone, Nick Cousins feeds Andrew Gordon, he beats Connor Hellebuck for his 13th goal of the season... 1-0 Phantoms -Nine minutes later, St.John's on the power play, Will O'Neil blasts one top shelf past Martin Ouellette for the equalizer...first of two goals for O'Neil on the night...-3rd Period, Lehigh Valley's Brandon Alderson along the boards... feeds Kevin Goumas in the circle, he lights the lamp for his third goal of the season and the 2-1 lead Phantoms go on to win, 4-3...they snap their three -game rut heading into the All-Star Break. >>> As for the ECHL...the Reading Royals kicked off the second half of their season on the road tonight.Royals - 2 sc - 1Start of a five-game road swing






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Parkland excited to host Hoop Group Showcase

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Some of the the top high school boys teams in the area converge at Parkland Sunday for the Lehigh Valley Hoop Group Showcase.


The field features local flavor including the host Trojans and Emmaus.



Perennial powers like Roman Catholic, Neumann-Goretti and Chester will also be featured.



Emmaus plays Neumann-Goretti at 1:40. Parkland will follow that up against District 3 power Susquehanna Township.



Even though its a non-league, Parkland is all business. The Trojans are eager to make a statement.






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Parkland excited to host Hoop Group Showcase

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with Cornell awaiting tomorrow.>>> More on the game tonight at 10. Shifting to the high school ranks...some of the the top boys teams in the area converge at Parkland tomorrow for the Lehigh Valley Hoop Group Showcase.The field features local flavor including the host Trojans and Emmaus.Perennial powers like Roman Catholic, Neumann- Goretti and Chester will also be featured.Emmaus...plays Goretti at 1:40...Parkland to follow that up against District 3 power Susquehanna Township.Even though its a non-league, Parkland is all business. The






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NCAA RUNDOWN: DeSales splits with Del Val; Moravian sweeps Juniata

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DeSales and Delaware Valley split a men's/women's basketball double-header on Saturday. Moravian swept a twin bill from visiting Juniata.


The Bulldogs knocked off the Aggies, 63-55, for Del Val's first loss in Freedom Conference play.


DeSales has won four of its last five games.


In the women's game, the Aggies shocked the Bulldogs at the buzzer in a 67-65 victory. Eireann Anastasi hit the game-winner for Delaware Valley.


Brenna Coll led Del Val with 14 points. DeSales' Megan Baird led everyone with 17.


At Moravian, the Greyhound women rallied from a ten-point halftime deficit to record an 82-71 win. The victory snaps a two-game losing streak.


The Moravian men also best Juniata, 70-61.






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NCAA RUNDOWN: DeSales splits with Del Val; Moravian sweeps

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75-71...>>>>>> At the Division iii level, the DeSales men hosting Delaware Valley today...Bulldogs, winners in three of their last four...- 1st half, DeSales with the steal, they work it down the court and Ryan Callahan finishes with the thunderous jam... -Del Val keeping it close early, Nick Sullivan the inbounds to Francis Arnold, he hits the short jumper -Later DeSales gets it to Cody Deal at the top of the key, he knocks down the tripleBulldogs up 30-20 at the break... they go on to win by 8, 63-55, to stay hot.>>> The DeSales women...up and down lately...looking to steady things out against Del Val in the early game...-1st half, DeSales Angelica Bertola feeds Megan Baird at the top of the key, she knocks down the three, part of her game high 17 points -Later in transition, Megan Baird takes it down the court and feeds Mikelyn Mackavage on the wing, she hits the three, she finished with 16 points...DeSales with a 7 point edge at half...- To the 2nd... Delaware Valley mounting a rally... quick passing around and back door to Brenna Coll, she lays it in, part of her team high 14 pointsAggies go on to win it at the buzzer, 67-65... >>> And at Moravian, the Greyhound women...looking to snap a two-game slide against Juniata this afternoon...-Moravian trailed by 10 at halftime... 2nd half they work it inside to Alexis Wright, she kisses it off glass, she finished with a double-double, 21 points, 17 rebounds -Later Emily MacDonnell feeds Morgan Calabrese in the corner, she drives baseline and gets the floater to go, part of her team high 22 points -Then the inbounds to Alesha Marcks, she works hard in traffic and gets the bucket, she finished with a double-double, 11 points, 12 reboundsMoravian wins, 82-71






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Lehigh men hold off Lafayette for rivalry win

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When it comes to college rivalries in the area, Lehigh-Lafayette comes second to none. When it's the only big game in town, the spotlight is even brighter. The men tipped off the two-day rivalry series in Easton on Saturday.


Behind a perfect day at the free throw line and some clutch late shots, the Mountain Hawks toppled Lafayette, 75-71, at Kirby Sports Center.


Lehigh went 15-15 from the charity stripe. Austin Price led the way with 16 points, while Tim Kempton added a double-double, including a big three-pointer with less than four minutes left that made it a 5-point game.


Dan Trist paced Lafayette with 20 points. Nick Lindner had 19 points while Seth Hinrichs added 17.


Lehigh improves to 4-4 in Patriots League play. The Leopards drop to 3-5.






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Lehigh takes round one at Lafayette

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"the greatest Cub in franchise history." >>>chandi LOWRY:For other sports news, lets head over to Dan.--<PLASMA>-->>> When it comes to college rivalries in our area, Lehigh/Lafayette comes second to none. When it's the only big game in town, the spotlight is even brighter. The men tipped off the two-day rivalry series in Easton today......both teams sitting at 3-4 in Patriot League play coming in...packed house despite the storm last night that has caused havoc with most schedules...- Midway through the first half, tied at 14...Lafayette's Nick Lindner shakes his man...then buries the J...Leopards grab a two-point lead...Lindner finished with 19 points...- Minutes later, tied at 16...Lehigh goes to work...Brandon Alston gets in the lane...up...under...and 1...two of his 10 points...Mountain Hawks take the lead...- Less than 8 minutes left in the first half...Lehigh's Justin Goldsborough on the low block...splits the double team and banks it home...part of a 12-point day...Lehigh led by 5 at halftime, 35-30...- Early 2nd half, Lafayette keeping it tight...Dan Trist muscles inside and finishes with the right...game-high 20 points for Trist...Leopards within 2...- Under 5 minutes, still a 2-point Lehigh lead...Austin Price...the price is right...knocks down the triple...team-high 16 points for him...Mountain Hawks up 5...- Less than 4 minutes, back to a 2-point game...it's Tim Kempton..the big fella, hittin' the big 3 to make it a 5-point game again... Double-double for Kempton, 11 points, 10 rebounds...Lehigh goes a perfect 15-15 at the free throw line, including a few late to ice it...as Lehigh wins its third straight,






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Lower Saucon police seek hit-and-run driver

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Lower Saucon Township police are looking for a man responsible for a hit-and-run accident that occurred Friday morning in the township.


The victim told police she was traveling south on Route 412 at 7:30 a.m. Friday when a bright blue Saturn, operated by a white male in his 20s, ran the stop sign at Appleschurch Road and struck the passenger side of her vehicle.


The man who hit her continued driving north toward Hellertown.


Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 610-317-6110.






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Snow beginning to mix with ice and rain

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Today: Breezy with periods of snow mixing with rain at times ending by 4pm. (Total accumulation: 4-8 inches) Low: 36


Tonight: Clouds breaking; breezy. Low: 23


Sunday: Sun giving way to clouds. Cloudy Sunday night with snow arriving. High: 38 Low:20


***Winter Weather Advisory for the entire area through 1 PM.***


***Winter Storm Warning for some of the area through 11 AM.***


Snow accumulations generally 4-8 inches across the area this morning. Most of the precipitation is breaking up as sleet and rain will continue to mix in. Possibly another coating to an inch on the back end of the system by early afternoon.


The activity will settle down by midday and skies will begin to clear out. Sunday will be a better day with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 30s. Clouds building back in again Sunday evening as another round of snow is possible Monday.


Storm system still impacting the area… so of course, small fluctuations in the storm's track, speed and intensity could alter the forecast. So please stay tuned for any last minute changes.


Care to share your photos of the snow storm? Please send them to:


photos@wfmz.com






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