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• A Musical July 4th Celebration In Northampton County

  (Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:59:24 +0000)

  They were using music to celebrate the Fourth today in Northampton County. The Nazareth Area Community Band came out for the holiday. They performed at Memorial Square this morning, in downtown Nazareth. It was part of an event chronicling July 4th, 1776, and all that happened on that historic day.

  

• Independence Day At The Kutztown Folk Festival

  (Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:05:29 +0000)

  It's the fourth of July, and for many that means a cookout, the pool, and a fireworks display. But some made their way to Kutztown today, for the annual Folk Festival. People took in a parade this morning, followed by a ceremony at the main stage.
  
  

  

• Teen Dies In Car Crash In Northampton County

  (Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:47:36 +0000)

  A 17-year-old boy from Ohio is dead after a crash in Northampton County last night. The accident happened just before 11:00 in the 1400 block of Raubsville Road, near Durham Road in Williams Township. Police say 17-year-old Tyler Buchanan was speeding when the car missed a turn, side-swiping a telephone pole. The car then hit a stone wall and flipped twice.
  

  

• Man Killed In Allentown Stabbing

  (Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:25:46 +0000)

  Less than an hour into the Fourth of July, an 18 year old man was stabbed inside an Allentown home. An hour after that, he was pronounced dead. Police are investigating this homicide, which happened on the 700 block of Hall Street. WFMZ's Jackie Shutack has more on the story.
  
  

  

• Coplay Block Party to Start 4th of July Celebration

  (Sat, 4 Jul 2009 02:41:35 +0000)