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When Jon Stewart took over Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" in 1999, he made it far more about politics and the national media instead of pop culture.That gave rise to the comedy practiced by rising stars Jordan Klepper and Roy Wood Jr., who perform at 8 p.m. Friday at Zoellner Arts Center's Baker...

Meet Jon Provost, who was once the little guy Timmy on the hit television series "Lassie," at the annual History Expo presented by the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum in Allentown on Saturday.Provost, who taught lessons of courage, perseverance and friendship on the show 1957-1964, will speak and...

Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin has filed a motion seeking to bar a possible insanity defense for Eric Matthew Frein, the Monroe County man charged with shooting and killing a state trooper.The motion says state law requires a defendant who intends to claim insanity or mental infirmity...

See talented young dancers from Repertory Dance Theatre in a family-friendly afternoon of story ballets at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Allentown."Peter and the Wolf and other Fairy Tales," the spring show of the Emmaus dance company, includes "Peter and the Wolf," about a rebellious...

Explore downtown Easton's retail hotspots and sample some of the city's tastiest fare at the third annual Spring into Easton, noon-4 p.m. Saturday.Twenty one city shops, salons and galleries will team up with the city's top restaurants and bakeries.So, what's on the menu?Antonio's Pizzeria will...

Speaking in Philadelphia Wednesday, Democrat Hillary Clinton dropped an obscure reference to radiation exposure among workers at Bethlehem Steel into her speech to Pennsylvania union leaders. "I spent years advocating for retirees of Bethlehem Steel who developed cancer and other long term health...

It has been an affair both triumphant and bittersweet as Earth Wind & Fire and Chicago march across the country in their sixth tour together.Triumphant in that the tour began after announcements of Chicago's upcoming induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Earth Wind & Fire's Grammy Lifetime...

Chicago is in the middle of what figures to be two of the biggest landmark years in the group's career.On April 8, the group will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — an honor that comes in Chicago's 20th year of eligibility.A new documentary on Chicago, "Now More Than Ever: The History...

NEW CHEFS, NEW MENUS AT THE DIME AND MOLINARI'SWith new executive chefs at the helm, menus at The Dime in Allentown and Molinari's in Bethlehem are infused with flavors that reflect distinctive takes on spring abundance.Executive Chef Damon Gundy caters to locals and travelers at The Dime in the...

Some of the most poignant, rousing and memorable classical selections from favorite films will be performed by the Pennsylvania Philharmonic on Sunday, April 10, at Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem. The orchestra, under the direction of Michael Butterman, will perform such classics as Wagner's...