It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic The Soldiers and Sailors Monument gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Allentown, PA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Trout Creek Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Grille 3501 or visit Mack Trucks Historical Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Allentown, PA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Allentown, PA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Allentown, PA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — UConn men's ice hockey forwards Hugh Larkin and Ethan Gardula don’t have a whole lot in common. The two players start on different lines for the Huskies, differ on preferred handedness and were born six years apart.One thing that they did have in common entering a ...
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — UConn men's ice hockey forwards Hugh Larkin and Ethan Gardula don’t have a whole lot in common. The two players start on different lines for the Huskies, differ on preferred handedness and were born six years apart.
One thing that they did have in common entering a first round NCAA Tournament clash with interstate rival Quinnipiac is that neither had scored for the Huskies in over a month.
They added another commonality to a short list on Friday night against the Bobcats as both players scored in the first period to lift UConn past Quinnipiac 4-1 for its first NCAA Tournament win in program history.
The Huskies will advance to Sunday’s Allentown Regional Final against Penn State, a 5-1 winner over Maine, at 4:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
“We’re pretty excited to be moving on, for sure,” UConn coach Mike Cavanaugh said. “That’s a real battle-tested program. They’ve been coming to these tournaments for a long time. For us to play as well as we did tonight, I was really proud of our guys, and it was a really good win for us. Like I said, we’re excited to move on to Sunday.”
Larkin turned 26 on Thursday, and after Cavanaugh again alluded to the fact that he’s never coached a 26-year-old before, the longtime Boston College assistant coach noted that the wide age gaps don’t make a big difference in the locker room.
“Hockey players are hockey players,” Cavanaugh said following Friday night’s win. “Whether they’re 19 or 26, it doesn’t really matter. I think the biggest thing was what Hudson [Schandor] said. Hugh was at Western Michigan, and he has some experience in this tournament. I think that was invaluable for our guys.”
Schandor, who returned after missing the final two rounds of the Hockey East Tournament with a lower body injury, spoke on those invaluable qualities the UConn veteran brings to the program.
“There’s been multiple times this year where he’s single-handedly had the largest voice in our locker room,” Schandor said. “He’s just been so crucial for our younger, developing team and tonight, I said it right after the game to him, I thought he set the tone for us.
“None of us had extreme tournament experience before, and he just came in and said exactly what he was going to bring. I’m not even talking about the goal, even though it was great. It was just his voice in the locker room before the game and even the small plays he was making and the energy he was bringing. That kind of propelled our group to really find our rhythm in that game.”
After a sluggish start for both squads, the Western Michigan transfer made the most of a loose puck with a point blank snipe into the top left corner just minutes before Gardula capitalized on a sloppy play by Quinnipiac forward Jeremy Wilmer with a smooth breakaway goal to double UConn’s lead.
“I was just coming off of the bench, and I saw my other two linemates forecheck,” Gardula said. “I kind of read the defensemen, saw where his eyes were going, picked off the puck and fortunately got that one to go.”
Wilmer redeemed himself midway through the second period with a tap-in goal on a terrific feed from Mason Marcellus, but it wasn’t enough to continue Quinnipiac’s three-year streak of reaching the NCAA regional finals. UConn junior forward Tristan Fraser, who only had three goals on the season coming in, provided the Huskies with breathing room late in the same period to make it 3-1. Joey Muldowney added an empty netter from inside his own blue line to finish off a historic night for the Huskies.
UConn took the first eight shots of the night and paid off its early pressure with two goals in the opening 15 minutes, putting the Bobcats on their heels for the final 45.
Freshman goaltender Callum Tung anchored an outstanding defense for the Huskies with 21 saves, none bigger than an unbelievable glove save with 8:55 remaining. The full extension stop came not even 30 seconds of game time after he was shaken up by a high skate that hit him in the facemask.
It was one of the finest games of the British Columbia native’s young career, holding the Bobcats to one or fewer goals for just the fifth time all season, that will send the Huskies to the Allentown Regional Final in their first NCAA Tournament appearance in school history.
“This is a huge win for myself and this team overall. I think tonight, defensively as a group, they made it easy on me,” Tung said. “Our guys were selling out, blocking shots, so all the credit goes to them.”
Allentown Regional, March 28-30 | PPL Arena, Allentown, Pa.No. 2 Connecticut (22-11-4) vs. No. 3 Quinnipiac (24-11-2) |March 28, 5 p.m. ET (ESPNU)No. 1 Maine (24-7-6) vs. No. 4 Penn State (20-13-3) | March 28, 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)Allentown Regional Championship | March 30, 4:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2)MAINEHow they got here: Won Hockey East tournament, 3rd in final PairWise...
Allentown Regional, March 28-30 | PPL Arena, Allentown, Pa.
No. 2 Connecticut (22-11-4) vs. No. 3 Quinnipiac (24-11-2) |March 28, 5 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
No. 1 Maine (24-7-6) vs. No. 4 Penn State (20-13-3) | March 28, 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Allentown Regional Championship | March 30, 4:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
How they got here: Won Hockey East tournament, 3rd in final PairWise
Overall season record: 24-7-6
Top players: F Taylor Makar (10-19-29), D Luke Antonacci (2-2-4), F Josh Nadeau (10-19-29), F Lynden Breen (7-6-13), D David Breazeale (3-10-13), F Harrison Scott (18-17-35), G Albin Boija (23-7-6, 1.76, .930 SV%)
Why they will advance to the Frozen Four: Last year, Maine was the relative newcomer, entering the tournament after a 12-year absence. Cornell sent Maine packing in the first round. This year, the Black Bears enter on a tear, with a conference tournament championship under their belt and a bevy of players who can score. Throw in goalie Albin Boija — Mike Richter Award finalist — and Maine could very well be headed back to St. Louis, the host city the last time it went to the Frozen Four in 2007.
Why they won’t advance to the Frozen Four: Hey, welcome to Allentown, Black Bears! Hope you had a fun trip. Congratulations on a great season. Your reward? A date with Penn State (20-13-4), which, as hosts, is playing just 166 miles from its home rink. Have fun!
How they got here: At-large bid, 6th in final PairWise
Overall season record: 22-11-4
Top players: F Hudson Schandor (10-30-40), F Joey Muldowney (27-18-45), D Viking Gustafsson Nyberg (1-9-10), F Jake Richard (15-27-42), G Callum Tung (9-3-1, 2.05, .933 SV%), F Ryan Tattle (18-14-32)
Why they will advance to the Frozen Four: UConn has been pounding everybody lately (save for a hiccup vs. Maine in the Hockey East championship game). The Huskies have won eight of their last 10 with three of those wins coming against teams in the tournament field and are 10-3 against non-conference opponents this year.
Why they won’t advance to the Frozen Four: UConn drew intra-state rival (and 2023 NCAA champ) Quinnipiac in the first round, and one thing Rand Pecknold’s Quinnipiac teams don’t do very often is lose in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The Bobcats have lost just once in their last six tourney openers dating back to 2016 (a 4-3 OT loss to Minnesota State in 2021).
How they got here: At-large bid, 12th in final Pairwise
Overall season record: 24-11-2
Top players: F Jeremy Wilmer (14-25-39), F Mason Marcellus (10-27-37), F Travis Treloar (16-20-36), F Andon Cerbone (15-20-35), F Jack Ricketts (20-7-27), G Matej Marinov (12-3-0, 1.75 GAA, .928 sv%)
Why they will advance to the Frozen Four: Quinnipiac finished within two wins of last year’s overall record but dropped to the Pairwise bubble because of ECAC’s overall lack of strength compared to the rest of the country. Despite all of that, the Bobcats paired one of the nation’s most potent offenses with a top-10 defense and arguably the best combined special teams in all of college hockey. They weren’t heavily penalized and remained steady after starting the season with a host of growing pains, so there’s reason to believe that the team’s “best hockey” started in November and hasn’t totally stopped.
Why they won’t advance to the Frozen Four: Every yin has a yang, and Quinnipiac’s inability to win the ECAC tournament resulted in an elevated hot seat until the right results landed properly. This team is incredibly deep and well-skilled, but ECAC still posted one of its weakest all-time seasons. The Bobcats likewise held the top spot and won a regular season championship, but that doesn’t erase the CT Ice loss to UConn – their first-round opponent – or the 5-1 loss to Northeastern. Struggling to erase American International and losses to New Hampshire and Maine compound exactly how Quinnipiac sits in the tournament compared to other, more heavily-touted at-large squads trending upwards at the end of the year – one of which is Penn State, the host school and No. 4 seed, or UConn, which lost to Maine, the region’s No. 1 seed, in the Hockey East championship.
How they got here: At-large bid, 13th in the final PairWise
Overall season record: 20-13-4
Top players: F Aiden Fink (23-29-52), F Charlie Cerrato (15-22-37), F Reese Laubach (15-15-30), D Simon Mack (3-24-27), G Arsenii Sergeev (17-8-4, 2.66 GAA, .916 SV%)
Why they will advance to the Frozen Four: The Nittany Lions were the hottest team in NCAA hockey in the second half of the season, missing their chance to vie for a Big Title only because they lost their semifinal game in overtime on the road – a game that Matt DiMarsico tied for Penn State late in the third after the Buckeyes had taken a 3-2 lead minutes before. They advanced to that game against Ohio State after sweeping a quarterfinal series against Michigan in Yost Ice Arena. They have 20 wins on the season but 13 of those have come since Jan. 3, when Arsenii Sergeev resumed play following an injury. They have the seventh-best offense in the nation, averaging 3.51 goals per game, and they’re loaded with young talent that hasn’t received the memo yet that they shouldn’t be this good. They’ll be playing in front of a very friendly crowd, too.
Why they won’t advance to the Frozen Four: As good as they’ve been in the second half of the season and as good as Penn State’s offense is, the Nittany Lions allow a lot of goals – 3.08 per game on average. While it’s true that in a one-and-done situation, that may not be an issue, but Penn State has also not been good in low-scoring games this season. The only game the Nittany Lions won when limited to two or fewer goals was a 2-0 win over Wisconsin Feb. 7. Penn State does take a lot of shots on goal (32.6 per game) and the Nittany Lions are fearless offensively, but that sometimes bites them in their own zone. They allow nearly 32 opponent shots as well, and they’ve been outshot 48-39 in third-period play this season. As good as their offense is, their PP is average and their PK (78.8%), like their defense, can be a liability.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. –On Sunday afternoon inside Pegula Ice Arena the 13th-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions found out their postseason fate as they earned their fourth NCAA Tournament berth in the past nine seasons (fifth if you factor in 2020) and second in the past three years.After making back-to-back tournament appearances in 2017 and 2018, and a return trip just two seasons ago, Penn State will head back to Allentown, Pennsylvania and the PPL Center for regional action on March 28-30.Penn State, who is serving as the ...
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. –On Sunday afternoon inside Pegula Ice Arena the 13th-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions found out their postseason fate as they earned their fourth NCAA Tournament berth in the past nine seasons (fifth if you factor in 2020) and second in the past three years.
After making back-to-back tournament appearances in 2017 and 2018, and a return trip just two seasons ago, Penn State will head back to Allentown, Pennsylvania and the PPL Center for regional action on March 28-30.
Penn State, who is serving as the host institution for the Allentown Regional, earned an at-large bid for this season's tournament and are a No. 4 seed for the first time after serving as the No. 3 seed during its first two NCAA Tournaments and the No. 2 seed in 2023.
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The Nittany Lions will battle No. 3 overall seed, and the top-seed in Allentown, Maine at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2.
The earlier matchup in the regional is UConn vs. Quinnipiac at 5 p.m. on ESPNU and the championship game will pit the two winners against each other on Sunday at either 4:30 or 7:30 p.m. and air live on ESPN2.
This marks the first-ever meeting between the Nittany Lions and Black Bears after the teams were initially scheduled to meet for a weekend series at Pegula Ice Arena during New Year’s weekend in 2021-22, however, Maine had a Covid-19 outbreak among the team and the series was canceled.
Tickets for the Allentown Regional are available through the PPL Center HERE.
Students wishing to attend can purchase tickets and a bus pass for Friday night’s game. Should Penn State advance to Sunday’s Regional Championship, the same option will be available for students through your Account Manager: 2025 Men's Hockey NCAA Tournament | Penn State Student Account Manager
Students have until 11:59pm on Tuesday to purchase their tickets and bus pass for Friday’s game.
Sports & Social (645 Hamilton Street, Allentown PA) will be the official Penn State hangout during regionals weekend. The event is open to all fans and will be the shaker pick-up location with appearances from the Penn State Hockey Band and spirit squad. There will be a Happy Hour Friday with drink specials for Penn State fans and food available for purchase.
For more information on the 2024-25 season, visit the men's hockey ticket page at GoPSUsports.com or call 1-800-NITTANY Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A soon-to-open restaurant, serving Cuban specialties and comfort food, aims to bring "Little Havana in Miami to Allentown."José Garces, a James Beard Award-winning chef, entrepreneur, food innovator, and restaurateur, announced that Rosa Blanca, his first of two new restaurants in downtown Allentown, will open daily beginning Monday, March 24.Rosa Blanca will operate on the ground floor of The Nines residential building at 950 Hamilton St.Prior to the official opening, Rosa Blanca ...
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A soon-to-open restaurant, serving Cuban specialties and comfort food, aims to bring "Little Havana in Miami to Allentown."
José Garces, a James Beard Award-winning chef, entrepreneur, food innovator, and restaurateur, announced that Rosa Blanca, his first of two new restaurants in downtown Allentown, will open daily beginning Monday, March 24.
Rosa Blanca will operate on the ground floor of The Nines residential building at 950 Hamilton St.
Prior to the official opening, Rosa Blanca will open to the public for two dinner and cocktail preview nights on Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22, from 4 p.m. to midnight, according to a news release.
The restaurant will be closed on Sunday, March 23, before beginning its regular schedule on Monday, March 24.
Rosa Blanca’s regular hours will be:
Based on one of Garces’ popular restaurant concepts, Rosa Blanca is a Cuban café and rum bar offering fast-casual service featuring breakfast and lunch before switching into a full-service restaurant and bar for dinner.
“This kind of hybrid concept is fairly unique in the Lehigh Valley,” Garces said.
“Rosa Blanca will flow from a breezy café with classic Cuban coffee and pastries by day to a tropical rum bar by night, bringing Little Havana in Miami to Allentown through great music, warm hospitality and, of course, wonderful food and drinks. Evenings at Rosa Blanca will be festive and fun, whether you’re headed to a show or event downtown or just looking for a special dining experience.”
Rosa Blanca’s lunch and dinner menu will offer hearty Cuban specialties and comfort food, from sizzling Cubanos to crispy empanadas, as well as soups, salads and entrees with flavors of the Caribbean.
The restaurant will also offer to-go service at a window on Hamilton Street and will begin catering this spring.
Garces’ second new restaurant in Allentown, Okatshe, will be his modern take on traditional Japanese izakaya. It will open in the second quarter of 2025 at a soon-to-be-announced location downtown.
An Iron Chef known for helping to build Philadelphia's restaurant scene in the early 2000s, Garces is known as a leading culinary authority of Spanish and Latin-American food – from the Spanish tapas at Amada, his first restaurant, to the award-winning burgers and whiskey flights at Village Whiskey.
Garces was attracted to downtown Allentown by "the city's continued revitalization and the placemaking efforts of City Center Group," a prominent downtown Allentown developer, according to the release.
"This harkens back to when I first got to Philadelphia in 2001 and saw an opportunity to create special dining experiences for a market that I felt was right," Garces said in a January announcement.
"I believe in what City Center Group has been doing to make downtown Allentown a strong destination for food, entertainment, and live-work-play, and I share a passion for that mission. I'm excited to invest in downtown Allentown and particularly to be aligned with the Moxy hotel and Archer Music Hall opening this spring."
City Center owns and operates the restaurant’s building on Hamilton Street in the Downtown West neighborhood, where Archer Music Hall and a Moxy Hotel both opened in early 2025.
Rosa Blanca’s interior by dash design of New York City features Art Deco style, lush greenery and an emphasis on glamour to produce "Cuba’s Golden Age aesthetic," the release states.
The 1,500-square-foot restaurant will seat around 40 guests indoors among the bar and tables. Sidewalk seating will accommodate around 30 additional guests.
Over the past five years, Allentown's Downtown West neighborhood has emerged as a vibrant location for entertainment and apartment living.
The district, which sits between Ninth and 12th streets and Walnut and Linden streets, has recently welcomed five new City Center Residential communities, including Cityplace, The Nines, The Gallery, Walnut View, and 1010 Apartments.
Also in Downtown West, City Center Group in January opened the Moxy Allentown Downtown, a boutique Marriott hotel, and it opened Archer Music Hall, a state-of-the-art concert hall run by Live Nation, earlier this month.
Other new features of the burgeoning district include widened sidewalks, upgraded lighting, public art and murals, trees and landscaping, and a new 1,100-space parking deck.
Rosa Blanca also will operate within a few blocks of PPL Center, Da Vinci Science Center and several office buildings, shops and other restaurants.
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