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YMCA branch in Catasauqua closes after 50 years of service
- Title
- YMCA branch in Catasauqua closes after 50 years of service
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A long-standing branch of the YMCA in Lehigh County is no more.
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- Celebration of Three Kings Day in Bethlehem draws over 700 attendees
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- ArtsQuest hosted it's 14th annual Three Kings Celebration filled with Latin culture on Sunday.
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- 69 News morning NETCAST for 1/5/26
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Here's a look at our top stories this morning. For more, watch 69 News, or go to WFMZ.com.
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- 69 News morning NETCAST for 1/3/25
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Here's a look at our top stories this morning. For more, watch 69 News, or go to WFMZ.com.
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- Life-size snowmen in Stroudsburg made by local artists bring community together
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Stroudsburg is full of snowmen, but not the melting kind.
Dozens of life-size snowmen, all handmade by local artists, are scattered all over town.
69 News Reporter Sydney Kay has more on how they bring the community together.
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- 'Proving them wrong': Berks Co. student defies odds to represent U.S. in hockey competition abroad
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A Berks County high school student is preparing to represent the U.S. while playing the sport that he loves.
It's an opportunity some thought would never be possible.
Jackson Sizer, a hockey player from Daniel Boone High School, did not have a traditional journey to success. He was diagnosed with autism, and doctors once said he might never be able to play sports.
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- 69 News afternoon NETCAST for 1-2-26
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Here's a look at our top stories Friday afternoon. For more, watch 69 News or go to WFMZ.com
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- 69 News morning NETCAST for 1-2-26
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Here's a look at our top stories Friday morning. For more, watch 69 News or go to WFMZ.com
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- Hikers brave cold temperatures and snow-covered trails for 'First Day' tradition
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Temperatures were in the 20s on Thursday, but that didn't dissuade some hikers from getting out on the trails.
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- 10,000 colorful performers celebrate 125th Mummers Parade anniversary
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Roughly 10,000 performers donning their most colorful costumes took over Broad Street this New Year’s Day for the 125th anniversary of the Mummers Parade.
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- An icy dip part of annual New Year's Day tradition for many in the Pottstown area
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Some people in Montgomery County made quite the splash this morning while ringing in the new year.
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- People across Berks County line up for New Year's Day tradition
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A New Year's Day tradition is alive and well in Berks County.
Of course, we're talking about the traditional first-day feast of pork and sauerkraut.
69 News Reporter Tom Rader takes us to some of today's dinners.
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- 2026 Mummers Parade: Jersey String Band - Nifty Fifties Jukebox Jamboree
- Runtime
- 3:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Jersey String Band’s – 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Theme: Nifty Fifties Jukebox Jamboree | Captain: Pat Walton, Sr.
Watch more String Band performances and other parade highlights at 👉 https://www.wfmz.com/mummers/
Donate to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade at www.donatemummers.com
❄️ For everyone’s safety, the String Band competition has been postponed due to 30 MPH winds and wind damage to props. There will be no theme performances, props, or judging. Please stay tuned — the date, time, and location of the rescheduled competition will be announced once finalized.
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- 2026 Mummers Parade: Hegeman String Band - Viva Las Hegeman
- Runtime
- 6:28
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Hegeman String Band’s – 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Theme: Viva Las Hegeman | Captain: Kelliann Gallagher
Catch more String Band performances and other parade favorites at 👉 https://www.wfmz.com/mummers/
Donate to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade at www.donatemummers.com
❄️ For everyone’s safety, the String Band competition has been postponed due to 30 MPH winds and wind damage to props. There will be no theme performances, props, or judging. Please stay tuned — the date, time, and location of the rescheduled competition will be announced once finalized.
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- 2026 Mummers Parade: Ferko String Band - Soul Station
- Runtime
- 6:00
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Ferko String Band’s – 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Theme: Soul Station | Captain: Scott Ratzke, Jr.
Don’t miss more String Band performances and other unforgettable parade moments at 👉 https://www.wfmz.com/mummers/
Donate to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade at www.donatemummers.com
❄️ For everyone’s safety, the String Band competition has been postponed due to 30 MPH winds and wind damage to props. There will be no theme performances, props, or judging. Please stay tuned — the date, time, and location of the rescheduled competition will be announced once finalized.
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- 2026 Mummers Parade: Polish American String Band - Log Jammin’
- Runtime
- 6:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Polish American String Band’s – 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Theme: Log Jammin’ | Captain: Nick Magenta
See more String Band performances and other parade favorites at 👉 https://www.wfmz.com/mummers/
Donate to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade at www.donatemummers.com
❄️ For everyone’s safety, the String Band competition has been postponed due to 30 MPH winds and wind damage to props. There will be no theme performances, props, or judging. Please stay tuned — the date, time, and location of the rescheduled competition will be announced once finalized.
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- 2026 Mummers Parade: Woodland String Band - A Taste Of Bourbon
- Runtime
- 3:39
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Woodland String Band’s – 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Theme: A Taste Of Bourbon | Captain: George Balzer IV
For more String Band performances and other parade highlights, visit 👉 https://www.wfmz.com/mummers/
Donate to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade at www.donatemummers.com
❄️ For everyone’s safety, the String Band competition has been postponed due to 30 MPH winds and wind damage to props. There will be no theme performances, props, or judging. Please stay tuned — the date, time, and location of the rescheduled competition will be announced once finalized.
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- 2026 Mummers Parade: Greater Kensington String Band - Adventurers Beware
- Runtime
- 6:24
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Greater Kensington String Band’s – 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Theme: Adventurers Beware | Captain: Shawn Blubaugh
Don’t miss more String Band performances and other unforgettable parade moments at 👉 https://www.wfmz.com/mummers/
Donate to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade at www.donatemummers.com
❄️ For everyone’s safety, the String Band competition has been postponed due to 30 MPH winds and wind damage to props. There will be no theme performances, props, or judging. Please stay tuned — the date, time, and location of the rescheduled competition will be announced once finalized.
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- 2026 Mummers Parade: Aqua String Band - Shamrock Shenanigans
- Runtime
- 4:36
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Aqua String Band’s – 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Theme: Shamrock Shenanigans | Captain: Austin Tilley
This String Band performance is just one of many — watch more String Bands and parade favorites at 👉 https://www.wfmz.com/mummers/
Donate to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade at www.donatemummers.com
❄️ For everyone’s safety, the String Band competition has been postponed due to 30 MPH winds and wind damage to props. There will be no theme performances, props, or judging. Please stay tuned — the date, time, and location of the rescheduled competition will be announced once finalized.
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- 2026 Mummers Parade: South Philadelphia String Band - BeWISHED
- Runtime
- 6:06
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- South Philadelphia String Band’s – 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Theme: BeWISHED | Captain: Denny Palandro
Don’t miss more String Band performances and other unforgettable parade moments at 👉 https://www.wfmz.com/mummers/
Donate to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade at www.donatemummers.com
❄️ For everyone’s safety, the String Band competition has been postponed due to 30 MPH winds and wind damage to props. There will be no theme performances, props, or judging. Please stay tuned — the date, time, and location of the rescheduled competition will be announced once finalized.
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- 2026 Mummers Parade: Avalon String Band - Confection Perfection
- Runtime
- 5:14
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Avalon String Band’s – 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Theme: Confection Perfection | Captain: Bobby Gagliardi
This is just one of many incredible performances — watch more String Bands and parade favorites at 👉 https://www.wfmz.com/mummers/
Donate to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade at www.donatemummers.com
❄️ For everyone’s safety, the String Band competition has been postponed due to 30 MPH winds and wind damage to props. There will be no theme performances, props, or judging. Please stay tuned — the date, time, and location of the rescheduled competition will be announced once finalized.
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- 2026 Mummers Parade: Uptown String Band - From Script To Screen
- Runtime
- 4:58
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Uptown String Band’s – 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Theme: From Script To Screen | Captain: Kade Radcliffe
Catch even more String Band performances and other parade favorites at 👉 https://www.wfmz.com/mummers/
Donate to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade at www.donatemummers.com
❄️ For everyone’s safety, the String Band competition has been postponed due to 30 MPH winds and wind damage to props. There will be no theme performances, props, or judging. Please stay tuned — the date, time, and location of the rescheduled competition will be announced once finalized.
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- 2026 Mummers Parade: Fralinger String Band - Making Waves
- Runtime
- 4:06
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Fralinger String Band’s – 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Theme: Making Waves | Captain: Brad Bowen
This is just one of many incredible performances — catch more String Bands and other parade favorites at 👉 https://www.wfmz.com/mummers/
Donate to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade at www.donatemummers.com
❄️ For everyone’s safety, the String Band competition has been postponed due to 30 MPH winds and wind damage to props. There will be no theme performances, props, or judging. Please stay tuned — the date, time, and location of the rescheduled competition will be announced once finalized.
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- 2026 Mummers Parade: Quaker City String Band - The Joker’s Funhouse
- Runtime
- 5:18
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Quaker City String Band’s – 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Theme: The Joker’s Funhouse | Captain: Jimmy Good
Love this String Band performance? Watch more String Bands and other parade highlights at 👉 https://www.wfmz.com/mummers/
Donate to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade at www.donatemummers.com
❄️ For everyone’s safety, the String Band competition has been postponed due to 30 MPH winds and wind damage to props. There will be no theme performances, props, or judging. Please stay tuned — the date, time, and location of the rescheduled competition will be announced once finalized.
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- 2026 Mummers Parade: Duffy String Band - Music Store Galore
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Duffy String Band’s – 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Theme: Music Store Galore | Captain: Jake Kudrick
This String Band performance is just the beginning — see more String Bands and other parade favorites at 👉 https://www.wfmz.com/mummers/
Donate to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade at www.donatemummers.com
❄️ For everyone’s safety, the String Band competition has been postponed due to 30 MPH winds and wind damage to props. There will be no theme performances, props, or judging. Please stay tuned — the date, time, and location of the rescheduled competition will be announced once finalized.
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- 2026 Mummers Parade: Durning String Band - Be Our Guest
- Runtime
- 6:03
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Durning String Band’s – 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Theme: Be Our Guest | Captain: Joe Pomante
Want to see more String Band performances and other parade favorites? Watch at 👉 https://www.wfmz.com/mummers/
Donate to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade at www.donatemummers.com
❄️ For everyone’s safety, the String Band competition has been postponed due to 30 MPH winds and wind damage to props. There will be no theme performances, props, or judging. Please stay tuned — the date, time, and location of the rescheduled competition will be announced once finalized.
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- Beloved Easton watering hole bids farewell after five decades in business
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- After five decades in operation, Mother's Bar & Grille in Easton will close for good at the stroke of midnight tonight.
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- Oxygen tank explosion sets ambulance ablaze in Richland Twp.
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Fire officials say an onboard oxygen tank suffered a catastrophic failure during operations, causing an explosion.
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- Across the Lehigh Valley, revelers turn out in big numbers to ring in the new year
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- From peeps to pucks, the Lehigh Valley is seeing no shortage of celebrations as we prepare for the start of 2026.
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- Explosive NYE celebrations with fireworks raise safety concerns for some residents
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates more than 14,000 Americans were injured by fireworks in 2024.
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- Don't want to wait 'til midnight? Thousands of balloons drop in 'Noon' Years Eve celebration
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- For those who are ready to ring in the New Year, but don't think they can stay up until midnight, the Lehigh Valley has just the event: several "Noon" Year's Eve parties took place across our region Wednesday.
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- Fans ring in the new year at Reading Royals Pajama Party Game
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- It’s New Year’s Eve at Santander Arena, and this year, the celebration comes with skates, sticks, and pajamas.
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- 69 News afternoon NETCAST for 12-31-25
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Here's a look at our top stories Wednesday afternoon. For more, watch 69 News or go to WFMZ.com
- Title
- Trees for fish: Blue Marsh Lake seeks volunteers, Christmas trees for aquatic habitat
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Blue Marsh Lake is once again looking to deck the lake with your Christmas tree.
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- Donated Christmas trees provide a tasty treat for animals at Lehigh County farm
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- If you're wondering what to do with your Christmas tree once you take it down, a farm in Lehigh County has a unique request.
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- Allentown gears up for annual giant hockey puck drop on New Year's Eve
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The City of Allentown is getting ready to drop one of the world's biggest hockey pucks on New Year's Eve.
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- Deputy coroner discusses challenges faced when identifying human remains
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Identifying the unidentified is a key focus for those at the Berks County Coroner's Office.
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- Resident of senior living facility celebrates milestone birthday
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Betty Guldin celebrated her 100th birthday at Mifflin Court Senior Living in Cumru Township today.
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- 69 News afternoon NETCAST for 12-30-25
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Here's a look at our top stories Tuesday afternoon. For more, watch 69 News or go to WFMZ.com
- Title
- 69 News morning NETCAST for 12-30-25
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Here's a look at our top stories Tuesday morning. For more, watch 69 News or go to WFMZ.com
- Title
- Lehigh Democrats express concerns over upcoming special election
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Some members of the Lehigh County Democratic Party are sounding the alarm about the nomination process to fill Rep. Josh Siegel's seat.
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- Jubilee Year of Hope ends as Allentown Diocese approaches 65th anniversary
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- As 2025 winds down, the Diocese of Allentown is also closing the chapter on a year of celebration.
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- Riley Rejniak, Berks County teen who bravely battled brain cancer, dies at age 13
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A Berks County teenager who courageously battled brain cancer for much of his life has passed away.
- Title
- Investigation continues into human remains found near golf path in Flying Hills
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Cumru Township Police say a person walking their dog in the Flying Hills community Sunday evening located what are believed to be human remains in a wooded area.
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- Remembering polka personality John 'Stanky' Stankovic
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The power of a personality - while playing an accordion.
That's the legacy of Polka legend John "Stanky" Stankovic.
The 89-year-old Hall of Fame Polka player passed away Christmas morning.
- Title
- 69 News morning NETCAST for 12/29/25
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Here's a look at our top stories this morning. For more, watch 69 News, or go to WFMZ.com.
- Title
- 69 News morning NETCAST for 12/27/25
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Here's a look at our top stories this morning. For more, watch 69 News, or go to WFMZ.com.
- Title
- 69 News morning NETCAST for 12/26/25
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Here's a look at our top stories this morning. For more, watch 69 News, or go to WFMZ.com.
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- Mummers Museum preserves 125 years of colorful history
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Mummers Parade is known for controlled chaos, color and all that music.
But there's a place in the heart of Philly that's a little quieter and a lot calmer, where 125 years of Mummers History is proudly preserved and promoted.
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- 'So grateful': Hospital patients receive special gift for Christmas
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- It may not be a medication or a shot in the arm - but it can work almost as well.
