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Tornadoes in Midwest


Support the American Red Cross in their disaster relief efforts from the tornadoes by donating online at www.redcross.org, over the phone at 1-800-RED-CROSS, or, if you text "REDCROSS" (as one word – no space) to 90999 from your cell phone, you'll make an automatic $10 contribution to the tornado disaster relief efforts.  The $10 contribution will be conveniently billed to your wireless carrier. Text FOOD to 32333 to donate $10 to relief. Text GIVE OK to 80088 to donate $10 to the Tornado Relief Fund on GlobalGiving.   Current donations to the Salvation Army can be earmarked for tornado relief. If you'd rather write a check than donate online, specify "Oklahoma Tornado Relief.  "**Picture taken by ABC.**

Space Oddity


"This is the first music video shot in outter space!  It was done by astronauts at the International Space Station". Click here to check it out.

Choose Your Train Wreck...


More trouble with Amanda Bynes and Lindsay Lohan.

R.I.P. Hotmail!


It's officially gone as of today!  Read about it here.

Steve Carrell Says No To Office Finale!


Read more here!

Unbelievable Banned Baby Names!


What?!  Midnight Chardonnay is a beautiful name!  See more here.

Camel Finds Girl's Head Tasty!


Check out this naughty camel at a drive-thru zoo!  Watch here!

Downton Abbey To Launch Clothing Line!


Crawley couture! Find out here.

Miracle Twins Born 87 Days Apart!


These little girls set a new Guiness World Record - read about it here!

What's Cool To Do In Easton?


There's an app for that.  Check it out here.
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Tornadoes in Midwest


By now, we’re sure you’ve seen images of the unfathomable devastation and tragedy caused by the massive tornadoes that struck our neighbors in Oklahoma and the Midwest.  We know that  Hawk Listeners always wants to know what they can do to help.  Financial donations make the biggest and swiftest possible impact.  If you'd like to support the American Red Cross in their disaster relief efforts from the tornadoes, you can donate online at www.redcross.org, donate over the phone at 1-800-RED-CROSS, or, if you text "REDCROSS" (as one word – no space) to 90999 from your cell phone, you'll make an automatic $10 contribution to the tornado disaster relief efforts.  The $10 contribution will be conveniently billed to your wireless carrier. Text FOOD to 32333 to donate $10 to relief. Text GIVE OK to 80088 to donate $10 to the Tornado Relief Fund on GlobalGiving. You can also donate online.  Current donations to the Salvation Army can be earmarked for tornado relief. If you'd rather write a check than donate online, specify "Oklahoma Tornado Relief"

 

Top 500 Classic Countdown


We’ve kept track of your phone and e-mail song requests over the last several months, and starting Friday afternoon at 3 -- and continuing all Memorial Day Weekend long -- 99.9 The Hawk brings you this year’s edition of The Lehigh Valley Top 500 Classic Countdown.  Take the Hawk with you wherever you go this weekend to find out where your favorite classic hits finished on the list! The Hawk’s Lehigh Valley Top 500 Classic Countdown is brought to you exclusively by the Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College – further your career with an accelerated Bachelor’s Degree.  Visit Muhlenberg.edu/wescoe and find out more.

2 Grand Day in May


What would you do with an extra grand?  Go on a shopping spree?  Take a vacation?  Try to hit it big at the casino?  It’s up to YOU, because every weekday in May, we’re giving you TWO chances to win $1,000!  “2 Grand A Day In May”…powered by Valley National Bank, serving the Lehigh Valley!  Click here for details.

Foreigner Choir Contest


Rock n Roll legend Foreigner is coming to the Sands Steel Stage at Musikfest 2013 on Wednesday August 7th, and one lucky local high school choir is going to sing the band's classic hit I Want to Know What Love Is LIVE with the band on stage. Plus, Foreigner will donate $500 to the choir! There’s not much time to enter…so start practicing now, then send a video of your choir performing the chorus of the song to SingWithForeigner@gmail.com. Click here for more details.

Billy Idol


If you’re thinking about going to the huge Billy Idol concert Sunday Evening June 9th in Bethlehem, 99.9 The Hawk and the Sands Event Center have an amazing ticket deal for our listeners ONLY! Right now – for a limited time – you can buy four general admission tickets for the Billy Idol show for just $99!   Go to www.SandsEventCenter.com or www.Ticketmaster.com to get full info and to get your ticket  Newly reserved seats are now on sale for $29.50 and located on the floor behind GA!  Click here to get these tickets before they gone!

 

Hess Express!


No matter where you're going, they say getting there is half the fun. This Summer, Hess Express is making it less expensive too. Wherever you're headed, you can save $5 on gas just by loading up on stuff you're gonna buy anyway, like soda, sandwiches, snacks and sunscreen. For more information  and a complete list of Hess Express locations, click here.

2013 Freddy Awards


The State Theatre Center for the Arts announced the 2013 FREDDY© Awards! In its 11th year,  the program recognizes and rewards exceptional accomplishments in the production and performance of musical theater in high schools in Lehigh and Northampton Counties, Pennsylvania, and Warren County, New Jersey.  The show will be broadcast live from 7 PM – 10 PM on WFMZ and on the web at www.wfmz.com. For more information on participating schools, their performances and the FREDDY© Awards iPhone app, visit www.freddyawards.org.

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69 News Storm Center is the most up-to-date and reliable source for weather related information, closings and delays in our region!  Click here for weather coverage and closings.


Back To Work Perk


Click here to sign up! Every weekday The Hawk salutes members of the Workforce with the One O'Clock Back to Work Perk!   It’s your chance to rule the station with all your requests and get some great Hawk prizes, too.   Every Friday, ONE LUCKY OFFICE gets a fully-catered lunch from Fat Daddy's Southern Bar-B-Q and our very own Kara Curry will broadcast live… from your desk!  Click here to sign up you and co-workers!

Hawk On The Street


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