Published January 23. 2024 11:17AM
Emmaus was filled with United States flags and residents lining the sidewalks and streets in the borough Jan. 12 waiting for a visit by President Joe Biden as he begins his reelection campaign.
Accompanying him was Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-6th, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Congresswoman Susan Wild, D-7th.
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk greeted Biden at the Lehigh Valley International Airport then later accompanied him on his stop at the Mack South Fire Station and Allentown Fire Academy and Emergency Operations Center.
During his stop in Emmaus, Biden visited several local businesses to highlight his support for small businesses, which according to the Small Business Administration, contributes close to 44% of the U.S. economic activity. His stops included the Emmaus Run Inn shoe store, South Mountain Cycle and Nowhere Coffee Co.
Biden stayed longer than planned, not leaving the borough until nearly 4 p.m., which, according to the President’s public schedule was the departure time from LVIA.
Editor’s Note: The Lehigh Valley Press weekly newspapers were not granted press credentials to this event.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND Hoping to get a glimpse of the President, Cora, William, Caleb and Grace Petrunak, of Emmaus, stand together as mom Shannon takes their picture on Second Street in Emmaus, Jan. 12 during President Joe Biden's visit to the borough. Gram Deb Hoffman (partially hidden) also takes a photo with her smartphone.
Emmaus residents and some media organizations are kept a block and a half away from the businesses being visited by President Joe Biden Jan. 12.
The East Penn School District has an early dismissal Jan. 12 for the President's visit. Eyer Middle School students Nate Dalmasi, Aaron Mohr (partially hidden) Kellen Hafner, Dylan Maloney and Ian Nguyen are intrigued by the interest in President Joe Biden's visit to Emmaus Jan. 12.
Lifelong residents of Emmaus, Glenn and Karla Haring, are interviewed by WFMZ Channel 69 videographer Jenny McCain during President Joe Biden's visit to Emmaus Jan. 12. They found the event exciting and something different for the borough.
Andrew Lenhart, of Lower Macungie, is happy he could catch a glimpse of President Joe Biden during his visit to Emmaus.
Motorcycle officers from several local police agencies escort the President's caravan during President Joe Biden's visit to Emmaus.
Heavily armored limousines carry President Joe Biden and accompanying dignitaries as he leaves Emmaus Jan. 12.
And it's just a quick glimpse, but President Joe Biden can be seen waving to residents on Third Street, Emmaus as his entourage heads to the Allentown Fire Academy.
