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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Michelle Obama Wears Lehigh Valley Fashion Designer's Dress

Fashion designer Thom Browne, who grew up in Allentown, designed the navy silk coat and dress First Lady Michelle Obama wore Monday to the presidential inauguration ceremony.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Allentown's Thom Browne Designs Michelle Obama Inauguration Coat and Dress

Fashion designer Thom Browne, who grew up in Allentown, designed the navy silk coat and dress First Lady Michelle Obama wore Monday to the presidential inauguration ceremony.

Fashion designer Thom Browne, who grew up in Allentown, designed the outfit First Lady Michelle Obama wore at Monday's presidential inauguration ceremony. Browne, a noted menswear designer who recently lauched a womenswear collection, designed a silk navy coat and dress that drew inspiration from a man's silk jacquard tie and the First Lady herself, he told the Los Angeles Times. The coat had a fitted bodice and skirt that skimmed over a dress of navy, loden, gray, pink and white jacquard.  "She has a really strong sensibility and style of her own," Browne said in the article. Browne, who graduated from William Allen High School in 1984, is the brother of state Sen. Pat Browne, (R-16th District). Obama has apparently worn a Browne design …

Jill

2:51 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

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Presidential Inauguration: When is Beyonce Singing and More Where, What and Who to Watch

Here's your guide to the inauguration of President Barack Obama.

The Presidential Inauguration takes place Monday, Jan. 21, in Washington, D.C. The week of festivities will include the Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony, Inaugural Address, Inaugural Parade and numerous inaugural balls and galas honoring President Barack Obama for his second term. The official theme for the 2013 inauguration is “Faith in America’s Future." For those of us who will be watching from home, here's a look at what to expect. These are on EASTERN Time schedules. Sunday, Jan. 20 The President participated in a small private swearing-in ceremony. Monday, Jan. 21 – Inauguration Day 11:30 a.m.: The oath of office will be administered on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Following the oath of office, President Obama will give his …

Lehigh County Democrats Host Inaugural Ball in Allentown

The Lehigh County Democratic Committee will host a presidential inaugural ball Mon. Jan. 21 at the Cosmopolitan.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Driving to the 2013 Presidential Inauguration Will Be Difficult, but Doable

Many roads will be blocked and parking will not be easy. Find out how to navigate DC during the weekend of the presidential inauguration.

Thinking of driving to the 2013 presidential inauguration, the inauguration parade or an inaugural ball this weekend? It can be done—just be ready to sit in a lot of traffic. In addition to the thousands who are coming into the Washington metropolitan area for the weekend, Virginia and Maryland residents also are expected to stream into the District for inauguration festivities, warns Martha Mitchell Meade, AAA Mid-Atlantic’s Manager of Public and Government Affairs.  "... Motorists should keep a full tank of gasoline in their vehicles, just in case they are stranded or stuck in traffic," she noted. "Inauguration goers should have a fully charged cell phone. Because use may be limited, send a text message to someone who can call a tow …

Schedule of Events for the 57th Presidential Inauguration

From community service activities to glitzy balls, the weekend will be packed with presidential pomp. What are your plans for viewing the inauguration? Tell us in the comment section below.

The following is the updated schedule of events for the 2013 inauguration of President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 National Day of Service Summit on the National Mall Location: The National Mall Start Event: 9:30 AM ET The First and Second families are issuing a call to action for all Americans to join together in service to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As part of the 57th Presidential Inauguration, the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) is encouraging all Americans to participate in a National Day of Service on Saturday, January 1 – a tradition started by the Obamas at their first Inaugural four years ago. As part of this Day of Service, the Inaugural Committee will host a …

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Schedule of Events for the 57th Presidential Inauguration

From community service activities to glitzy balls, the weekend will be packed with presidential pomp. What are your plans for viewing the inauguration? Tell us in the comment section below.

The following is the updated schedule of events for the 2013 inauguration of President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 National Day of Service Summit on the National Mall Location: The National Mall Start Event: 9:30 AM ET The First and Second families are issuing a call to action for all Americans to join together in service to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As part of the 57th Presidential Inauguration, the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) is encouraging all Americans to participate in a National Day of Service on Saturday, January 1 – a tradition started by the Obamas at their first Inaugural four years ago. As part of this Day of Service, the Inaugural Committee will host a …

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