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Warehouse Boom in Palmer Township and Its Aftermath Should Sound Warning Bells Throughout The Region
The Chrin Commerce Center in Palmer Township has 6 million square feet of warehouses. The warehouse boom in Palmer Township offers plenty of examples of the positives that come with it but also the many negatives it brings to the community. The warehouse boom in Palmer Township, ten miles north...
The story of a mass grave of soldiers on a Bethlehem hillside, hidden in plain sight
Editor’s note: The following post originally published on Sept. 1, 2018 and is being republished in recognition of Memorial Day. The memorial is well marked but not as well known, tucked away on a side street yet perched over a busy highway. Blue signs point the way in West...
Popular Memorial Day parade canceled ahead of strong storms
A popular Memorial Day parade in the Lehigh Valley has been canceled due to concerns about weather. Organizers of the annual Easton Memorial Day parade in Northampton County announced Friday that “due to the predicted weather,” Monday’s celebration will take place indoors instead. The indoor ceremony will...
Phillipsburg joins Easton in canceling its Memorial Day parade due to forecast
Phillipsburg’s Memorial Day has been canceled due to a forecast for thunderstorms, according to a Facebook post from the parade organizers. The town follows Easton’s decision Saturday to cancel the parade coming up Monday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Bethlehem Memorial Day parade draws 60 trumpeters to play TAPS along route (PHOTOS)
Bethlehem hosted its annual Memorial Day parade on Monday in one of several Lehigh Valley events that brought residents, veterans, active military and community groups together to remember those who gave their lives in defense of the country. The parade was expected to feature 60 trumpeters playing TAPS along the...
Eagle Scout Court of Honor Held for Phillipsburg’s Joshua Rojas
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Joshua Rojas received the rank of Eagle Scout, a culmination of years of dedication, hard work, leadership and community service May 25, 2024. A rank only 2% of all scouts achieve. Mercy Hall at St. Philip and St. James Church in Phillipsburg was filled with friends, family, fellow scouts, and community leaders and members, all gathered to celebrate this significant milestone in his life. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Joshua's scoutmaster, Mr. Doug Wooton, spoke of Joshua's journey, highlighting his numerous achievements and the leadership he had shown in every endeavor,...
Key Downtown Easton spaces are vacant. Here’s what the city is doing about it.
While developers keep churning out apartments for transplants to Easton’s downtown, some key office and retail spaces remain vacant. The city will host a commercial real estate open house in two weeks to feature some of these properties. They include the former Valor Insurance office inside the Easton city...
Holland man thrown from vehicle after crash
HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, MI -- Two people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon, May 23, in Ottawa County. Police said one driver, a 21-year-old Holland man, was ejected from his vehicle. The other vehicle was driven by a 46-year-old Holland man, who was also hospitalized. Emergency crews were...
Councilman arrested for theft after rivals put tracking device on political signs
If you’re involved in politics, reading this story could save you thousands of dollars in legal fees and prevent you from inadvertently being charged with a crime. Around 11:30 PM last Friday, a Readington township committeeman was arrested in his home after unexpectedly finding out that political signs he allegedly stole had a tracking device.
P’burg cops get raise. Officials pressured for rent control | Town Council headlines
A proclamation to honor a 7-year-old boy undergoing cancer treatment, a vote to rename a portion of North Main Street in honor of a Warren County sheriff, and a resident’s concerns about a cesspool in her yard were among the highlights of a Phillipsburg Town Council meeting on May 22.
Memorial Day Tributes
In Williams Township, the community remembered those who paid the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day weekend at an annual ceremony. "This is our 19th year that we have done this," said Ronald Hineline, master of ceremonies. Hineline said among those being remembered are service members on a memorial in the...
ArtsQuest to move remaining Memorial Day events indoors due to forecast
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Due to impending weather, ArtsQuest announced late Monday morning that the remainder of the day's Memorial Day programming will be moved indoors. The following remaining events will be held on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center:. The 3 p.m. A Time to Remember memorial service will...
Lopatcong Township Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Robbery Suspect
LOPATCONG TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Lopatcong Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying an individual responsible for a robbery in progress at the First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union. On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at approximately 9:50 A.M., the Lopatcong Township Police Department was dispatched to a robbery in progress at the First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union located at 501 Baltimore Street in Lopatcong. The unidentified individual entered the credit union where they allegedly demanded money from the teller.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Previously reported by TAPinto, on the morning of...
Easton's Torres keeps the magic going with javelin state medal
In all of Easton’s track and field’s often-glorious history, the Red Rovers may never have had an athlete quite like Collin Torres. When Torres stepped on the javelin runway Saturday morning at Shippensburg University to compete in the PIAA Class 3A track and field championships, he was in his sixth competition.
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Tuesday’s schedule
Today’s Lehigh Valley sports schedule and last night’s scores. To report your school’s scores and stats, please complete this SPORTS SCORES FORM TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE Baseball Districts 11/1 3A Championship Saucon Valley at Salisbury, 3:30 p.m. District 11 6A Semifinals Northampton at Liberty, 4 p.m. District 11 5A Championship Whitehall at Pocono Mountain East, 7 p.m. Softball District 11 A ...
Despite weather, residents from across the area find ways to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley pauses to remember those who have paid the ultimate price for their country. Unfortunately, some of those ceremonies had to make some last-minute changes and even cancellations because of the weather. The weather was not cooperating, forcing a lot of cancellations, and some events...
Easton area mourns death of ‘unofficial mayor,’ community benefactor Gino Giunta
Gino Giunta was more than just a barber. The Easton native helped found ProJeCt of Easton, a longstanding nonprofit that helps feed the hungry, teach English to immigrants and assist adults with earning their high school equivalency diplomas. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
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