Monday, February 8, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Take a limo to the 2010 Mummers’ SHOW of SHOWS


Did you miss the magic and excitement of the Mummer’s New Year Parade in Philadelphia? Of course you did! The weather outside was frightful!
NOW you can get up close and personal for the
-2010 Mummers’ SHOW of SHOWS-
with the comfort of VIP SEATING in Atlantic City’s amazing Boardwalk Hall!
You’ll ride down to Atlantic city with other local Meetup group members
in a luxury Limo Bus. What’s a Limo Bus? It has all the comforts and amenities of a stretch limousine plus it’s got headroom!
You can stand up and walk around—or dance, if you’re feeling frisky!
Your reservations must be prepaid by January 31, 2010!
Please scroll down for information on how you can go along for the ride!

This is the real thing!
Philadelphia Mummer's String Band Association.
The sights and pageantry of New Year's Day in Philadelphia brought to you in the comfort of Atlantic City's beautiful Boardwalk Hall!
$95 Admission covers VIP Seating in Boardwalk Hall and Round Trip bus fare for the event. All passengers must have a ticket.
You will have plenty of time after the show to enjoy a good meal and/or casino gaming while in the area.
3 ways to reserve!
Please reserve your seats now. Your reservations must be prepaid by January 31, 2010!
1) Reserve with any major credit card at
http://winetours.eventbrite.com
2) Reserve with PayPal at
http://www.meetup.com/winetours/calendar/11902024
3) Mail check or money order in the amount of $95.00 per person to
Swarthmore Media
PO Box 1582
Allentown, PA 18105-1582
Please include name and address or email for confirmation of receipt

Thursday, December 31, 2009
Thinking about starting a Meetup?
For beginner to advanced Meetup Organizers this is the place to learn and share ideas, plans and best practices to supercharge your Meetup Groups.
Organizing a Meetup group can be a highly rewarding experience, but it can also have it's share of headaches, aggravations, time-drains and disappointments.
We will draw upon the collective wisdom and real-world experiences of Meetup Organizers far and wide to gain valuable insight into what it takes to make your Meetup fun, exciting and prosperous!
We all have different goals and expertise. We will discuss everything from getting members involved, advance planning, selecting suitable venues, utilizing Assistant and Host Organizers, the power of your mailing lists, acquiring and maintaining sponsors, the value of good photos, logos, creative ideas and much more.
Because we know that you are busy we will plan to have productive Meetups no more than once every two months. Your input and participation with THIS group is vital to the success of YOUR group!
Whatever your Meetup group category, no matter your level of experience, please join with us to learn and share to supercharge your Meetup group.Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Ready to Warm Up? BYOB at Cactus Blue!
www.twitter.com/mrccrossCome along with Lehigh Valley Wine & Dine for a fun fiesta at Cactus Blue BYOB on Monday Jan 18.
"...creates authentic Mexican dishes native to Puebla."
Conveniently located on Schoenersville Road near Rte 22
Bring a festive attitude and chase the winter blues away! This BYOB also serves up a great Margarita mix!
Named Best Latino restaurant in the Valley by Lehigh Valley Magazine 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Named Decadent Dish - Mexican 2006 & 2007 by Lehigh Valley Style.What people are saying...
"The food at this small restaurant, which opened about a year and a half ago, is fresh and freshly made. Likewise, the decor has a fresh and honest sensibility about it." - Susan Gottshall, Special to The Morning Call
"This place is very nicely decorated. The service was very friendly. The food was fabulous and we had plenty. The prices are very reasonable. It was great Mexican food. " - Yahoo user Anneliese
"Cactus Blue has gotten off to a roaring start. (It) ranks up there with some of the best Mexican I've ever had." - Tucker Hottes, MergeDigital
"Best Mexican food since being in Mexico. Thanks." - David D.
"A mucho magnifico BYOB Mexican joint that serves it up right. Quaint and classy. The Cactus has a hip vibe that could easily be ripped from the Upper East Side of Manhattan." - Aaron Sagers, Merge
"I love your restaurant! The food was excellent and it was decorated so well!" - Sarah E.
"My wife and I visited your restaurant today and were very pleased. Your waitress was wonderful and was more than willing to answer questions and offer suggestions. The food was great! What a deal....great food, friendly service and no smoke as a bonus." - Roger K.
"Food is excellent, prices reasonable, service is fantastic. The ambiance is welcoming and festive, but the dining space is a bit small, so consider making reservations. BYOB and an appetite, best latino restaurant in the area." - Yahoo user
Asian Fusion Hibachi Thai Sushi Dining in Allentown, Pa
www.meetup.com/winetours
China House III offers excellent cooking and a kind of service that is increasingly hard to find. They are applying for a liquor license, so they are BYOB only for a short time. Let's get it while we can!
Mix and mingle with your friends, old and new, and learn to a few new chopsticks tricks in this very cool new Fusion Asian BYOB Restaurant.
Everything from filet mignon to Japanese style entrees and platters, sushi and sashimi, raw tapas, appetizers, desserts--the works!
“ 10 days from a major shopping holiday left a bunch of our regulars out of the loop, but we're going to do it again real soon...this time at the hibachi grill. Having a smaller group was also very nice because we actually had a chance to talk and become acquainted rather than shouting across the table. The decor, the staff, the service, the menu, the food, the presentation were all memorable. The wonderful people who shared our table were unforgettable. Thanks for the great ideas and conversation. I'm definitely inspired to get more good times on the calendar. See you soon! Chris ”
Sunday, October 25, 2009
2 car accident at 15th & Hamilton

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Here are a few on-the-scene images from the scene of this horrific auto accident which sent six people to local hospitals.

I spoke with a young woman who told me her grandmother was in one of the vehicles.

Questions remain about the cause of the accident.

Traffic was blocked for hours while ambulance, police and fire rescue teams worked to secure the scene and provide emergency aid to the victims.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Police Standoff in Allentown, PA
The scene at 12th and Turner Sts in Allentown was a big draw for local curiosity seekers. Police cordoned off a 12 block area in hopes of catching a couple of suspects who apparently eluded a warrant service.
The crowd waited patiently in the cold from 4:30 until 9:30 pm for the big action finale, but it never came.
Tim Cox, of WFMZ- 69 News waited with the rest of us to catch the action.
Spotlights were directed at a home where police believed the suspects were hiding out. Rumor was that they were holding hostages.
An armored vehicle with police sniper took position on Turner St. ready for an action sequence that didn't occur.
Click to read more about this story and see video on WFMZ.
