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Whole Foods is coming to this brand new Somerset County mall that’s finally opening after 15 years of waiting
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Somerset County, taking center stage in a retail, dining and residential complex currently under construction. The grocery store will anchor new shopping center Montgomery Promenade at 1200 Route 206 in Montgomery Township, near Princeton Airport. It is expected to open in early...
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Mouse ‘debris’ on food packages, unlicensed prep facility, chemicals stored with food
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of June 2. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs the inspections in many areas, while some municipalities such as Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections. All establishments are inspected ...
Bridgewater police officer sues township over 'burdensome request'
BRIDGEWATER – A township police officer is suing Bridgewater, seeking a report of the investigation into a complaint he made against the chief. The suit, filed by Frank Flores, is also seeking the billing records of the lawyer who was hired to conduct the investigation. The township, which has...
Two South Jersey officials face criminal charges related to Mercer race
A political feud between South Jersey Democrats and Mercer County Commissioner John Cimino over last year’s race for county executive has led to the indictment of two commissioners of the South Jersey Transportation Authority for allegedly colluding to block payments to the engineering firm Cimino works in retaliation. Christopher...
Tree falls on house in Hellertown, as storms move through Lehigh Valley
HELLERTOWN, Pa. - A tree fell onto a house in the Lehigh Valley Friday, as some storms moved through. The tree came down on the house on the 800 block of Maple Road in Hellertown shortly before 6 p.m. Nobody was injured.
Lehigh Valley wildlife sanctuary opens new boardwalk, broadening public access to nature
People with disabilities, senior citizens and families with young children in strollers are among those invited to get closer to natural surroundings on Wildlands Conservancy’s new boardwalk. The land preservation nonprofit on Thursday opened to the public a newly refurbished boardwalk at its Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701...
Salute to Service weekend taking place at The Red Mill in Clinton
The Red Mill Museum Village will host a Salute to Service weekend from June 20 to 23. “I am honored to have the opportunity to organize the Salute to Service this year, with special emphasis on the 80th anniversary of D-Day,” said Red Mill Museum Village trustee Joe Eggert, a Vietnam War veteran who received the Purple Heart. “I reached out to many individuals and organizations and am grateful for their support and look forward to a rewarding and memorable event.
Easton honors first responders, who were firsts in their fields, in city's first-ever Juneteenth awards
EASTON, Pa. - Juneteenth is right around the corner. Juneteenth is named for June 19th, 1865, the date officially recognized as the end of slavery. This year, the City of Easton is honoring members of its community with its first "Juneteenth Recognition Awards." Wednesday night, at Easton's City Council meeting,...
Months after Baltimore bridge collapse, how safe are Lehigh Valley’s bridges?
Last week, the Walnut Street Bridge in Slatington was closed abruptly for replacement, a project that will take two to three years, due to deteriorating conditions. The Pine Street Bridge between Whitehall Township and Catasauqua is rated poor, but remains open to traffic. A small bridge in the middle of Northampton County, with a rating of fair, also has no restrictions. What do these bridges ...
2 alarm fire strikes garage in Nazareth
NAZARETH, Pa. - Northampton County Communications officials are reporting a 2 alarm fire at 518 Seip Avenue in Nazareth. Fire companies were dispatched at 4:58 a.m. Saturday to the detached garage located there. The fire is now out, however fire personnel remain on the scene. No injuries have been reported.
Easton, P’burg will recognize Freedom Day with Juneteenth events and award ceremony
In 1865 Black and enslaved people in Galveston Bay, Texas, were told they could finally rejoice, they’d been liberated from the fetters of slavery. Next week residents in Phillipsburg and Easton will commemorate that day, known as “Juneteenth”, with a spread of celebrations and activities for everyone.
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