Open-source virtual Continuum fingerboard puts expressive synths on your phone
A touchscreen-friendly, open-source fingerboard inspired by the Haken Continuum turns your landscape phone into a budget expressive synth surface. The creator frames it as a learning project for synths and music theory, invites ideas and patches, and serves up the source code. Affordable virtuosity, now just a swipe away, and finally a reason to touch your screen that is not doomscrolling.
Allentown shuts Lights in the Parkway after extensive vandalism
The city closed the popular drive-through holiday show after vandals shoved port-a-potties into the river, bent light poles, crushed bulbs, and damaged restroom facilities across Lehigh Parkway. Crews are assessing the damage and warn repairs will be difficult and costly for the rest of the season, especially while juggling snow response and site security. Officials have not decided whether Move It Monday will proceed. Sunday ticket holders can rebook or request refunds through the Parks Office at 610-437-7757 during business hours or by emailing
[email protected]. Police are investigating and ask for tips at 610-437-7753 or via TIP411 on the city website. To the brain trust that attacked a family light display, congratulations on winning the worst kind of spotlight.
Tourist stabbed while changing her baby’s diaper at NYC Macy’s, bystanders praised
A woman visiting New York City, the girlfriend of a Los Angeles County deputy, was attacked multiple times inside a store restroom. Two Good Samaritans helped her until authorities arrived, and the deputy publicly thanked them. A brutal incident, and a reminder that the most heroic people often do not have a press agent.
Blind Item: Reality star past peak, documentary aspirations on a permanent A-list singer
A former A-list reality personality is quietly assembling a documentary about a permanent A-list singer. In Hollywood, when your spotlight dims, you borrow someone else’s and call it a passion project. The circle of clout continues, now with archival footage and a somber voiceover.
Snowfall totals across the Delaware Valley
Residents woke up to a fresh blanket of snow, which means coffee, plows, and cautious commutes are back on the schedule. Consider it nature’s gentle reminder to leave five minutes early and rediscover the concept of following distance.
Suspect arrested in killing of 93-year-old Philadelphia man
Philadelphia police arrested 53-year-old Coy Thomas at 22nd Street and Lehigh Avenue and charged him with murder in the death of Lafeyette Dailey, 93, who was found on December 5 inside his North 16th Street home with lacerations to his chest and head and pronounced dead minutes later. Investigators said Dailey’s wallet, keys, and white 2007 Chrysler 300 were missing, the car was later recovered. The case has been reclassified as a homicide, and detectives have not released a motive as they continue reviewing evidence and conducting interviews.
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