Lehigh Valley Local News

Week in review: Aug. 6-12, 2023

LehighValleyNews.com | By Mariella Miller

Published August 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT

Midway Manor east side of Allentown storm damage — Storm damage at Wahneta and Fairmont streets.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Welcome back to our Week in Review. We have chosen several stories, in no particular order, to take you back on the week. Test your knowledge of these stories and more from this week with our weekly news quiz. Enjoy, and thank you so much for reading.

1. ‘It's just not what it used to be’: Why some Lehigh Valley locals hate Musikfest

Musikfest 1984 Program Cover — The program cover for Musikfest 1984, as designed by the Musselman Advertising team and illustrated by Linda LaDue.

2. Watch: Tornado caught on camera in Allentown neighborhood

WATCH: Tornado hits Allentown's Midway Manor

3. HangDog Outdoor Adventure, northeast's biggest outdoor climbing course, to open Friday in Easton

HangDog Outdoor Adventure — HangDog Outdoor Adventure opens in Easton Friday, offering up exciting climbing courses, ziplining, craft beer, spiked slushies, live entertainment and more.

4. Why was the tornado that hit Allentown’s Midway Manor neighborhood unwarned?

Midway Manor east side of Allentown storm damage — The same house damaged by the storm.

5. Man arrested in Lower Macungie hours after barricading himself in home

SWAT vehicle in Lower Macungie Township Aug. 7, 2023.jpg — A SWAT vehicle responds to an incident in Lower Macungie Township on Aug. 7, 2023.

6. 'I tried to avoid the drama': Bethlehem's Josh Young reflects on his time on the 'Bachelorette'

Bethlehem native Josh Young.

7. Residents worry Route 309 upgrades could demolish homes, harm businesses

230808 Route 309 plan resident.jpg — A resident asks a question about the Route 309 improvement plan while employee Joe Pinkey looks on.

8. Who ya gonna call?: Residents hit by Monday's tornado learn the do's and don't's of road to recovery

Robin Bellas.jpg — Robin Belles of the Midway Manor section of Allentown sits on her front porch stoop that is missing its metal roof due to Monday's tornado.

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Mariella Miller

I am senior digital news content producer for LehighValleyNews.com. I joined Lehigh Valley Public Media’s news department as assignment editor in 2018 after working in journalism for more than 30 years. Named a National Press Foundation fellow three times for my work in print journalism, I’ve also been recognized by the Pennsylvania Women’s Press Association and with several Keystone Press Awards from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. During my 27 years at The Morning Call in Allentown, I worked business, features and municipal beats. I’ve taught college journalism throughout the Lehigh Valley and managed a local digital news platform for AOL/Patch for several years. I’m a graduate of Marywood University and I’ve discovered that grandchildren are life’s best gift. Contact me at MariellaM@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8222.

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