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Lehigh Valley developer David Jaindl bought 600 acres of farmland for $11 million to build warehouses. He just sold the land for $27 million.
Lehigh Valley developer David Jaindl has officially handed nearly 600 acres of farmland in Warren County, New Jersey, over for preservation, ending years of residents’ push against plans for large-scale warehouses. Jaindl declined to disclose the sale price, but the New Jersey Agriculture Department said Thursday it is paying $27.2 million for the property, which sits off a state route in ...
P’burg residents in ‘food swamp’ struggle to find grocery staples amid brief Wawa closure
The signs are plastered everywhere. The Wawa convenience store in Phillipsburg is closed temporarily. Employees at the Roseberry Street store said they could not speak to the company’s plans, but signs at the site say the store will be closed until June 13 for renovations. The Roseberry Street site’s fuel stations will remain open during renovations.
Mediterranean-Inspired Villa Listed At $1.395M In Hunterdon County
A Mediterranean-inspired villa is on the market in Hunterdon County. The home at 112 Dunkard Church Road in Delaware Township is listed at 1.395 million and features a newly-lined pool, outdoor basketball, bocce, and tennis courts, putting green and gardens. Sitting on a 10-acre plot of land, the house has...
911 calls, doorbell videos, body camera footage detail Falls killings
On the morning of March 16, Andre Gordon Jr. went to his father’s Levittown home and then to the nearby home of the mother of his children intent on murder, a Bucks County detective told a District Judge Wednesday during Gordon’s preliminary hearing in Doylestown. Armed with an...
72-Year-Old Missing In Northampton County, Authorities Say
Stanley Olanin, 72, was last spotted on the 2400 block of East Scenic Drive in Moore Township, authorities said. Police believe he may be at special risk of harm or injury. Olanin is 5-foot-6 and 220 pounds with balding/gray hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a blue fleece jacket over blue jeans and drives a gray 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, PA tag number KYT-0362.
10 most expensive homes sold in Northampton County, May 6-12
A house in Easton that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Northampton County in the past week. In total, 43 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $366,427, or $198 per square foot.
WINNER! Powerball Ticket Sold In Warren County Nets Big $$
It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Warren County.A ticket sold in Washington matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, May 11, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold at Krauszer's Food Store.The winning numbers were 3, 6, 39, 49, 67 and the red Pow…
Chipotle just opened 2 new N.J. locations. Here’s where you can get your next burrito
Chipotle’s latest openings have arrived in New Jersey. The fast-casual Mexican chain opened their doors at 1341 Route 22 in the Phillipsburg area on Tuesday, April 30 and 3109 Route 38 in Mt. Laurel on Tuesday, May 14. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Pennsylvania school cop accused of molesting student, 14, while chaperoning dance
A twisted Pennsylvania school resource officer was arrested Wednesday for allegedly pressuring a 14-year-old student into a sexual relationship and molesting her during a school dance he was chaperoning. Costas Nick Alestas, 43, is also accused of sneaking a disturbing up-the-skirt video of an 11-year-old girl as she walked down the hallway at East Hills Middle School in Bethlehem. Alestas’ alleged abuse came to light last month when the teenager confided in a guidance counselor about the weeks-long relationship, officials said. Her mother had previously found a trove of dirty text messages between the pair, but Alestas — who was also the school’s...
Flemington Approves PILOT Program for Liberty Village
FLEMINGTON – With George Vallone, director of Hoboken Brownstone Company in the audience, the borough council, on May 13, gave its final approval for the transformation of Liberty Village from a deserted shopping center to a collection of new homes. Vallone’s company has been before the borough boards since 2021 with the plan.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER After the vote, as he was leaving council chambers, he told the council his company was ready to move forward. The measures passed on May 13 set in place the financial arrangement for a 22-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT)...
DNA leads to arrest of Ohio man in 1989 murder of Pennsylvania woman
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- After more than three decades, a man has been arrested in Ohio for his connection with the 1989 killing of a woman in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley thanks to advances in DNA.Michael Breisch, 65, is now in custody in Lehigh County for the killing of 78-year-old Rose Hnath, after he was taken into custody in Coshocton County, Ohio.Hnath, a widow who lived alone, was found dead on Jan. 21, 1989. Police say relatives arrived at her home in the Coplay section of North Whitehall Township on the west bank of the Lehigh River and found her on...
ICYMI: Phillipsburg Ole Town Festival Date Announced
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The town of Phillipsburg is continuing the tradition of celebrating the annual Phillipsburg Ole Towne Festival in Phillipsburg, New Jersey! This year’s 36th festival will take place on Saturday, June 23, 2024.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Event organizers say, “The day will be jam-packed with festival favorites and fresh entertainment for attendees of all ages. This year's festivities include a children's fun zone, local vendors, food trucks, games, contests, and more! Of course, the festivities conclude with the highly anticipated fireworks display.” Visit the Ole Town Festival Event site or contact the Lehigh Valley Chamber for sponsorship opportunities and follow them on Facebook for important event information. The deadline for vendors is FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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