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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...
Easton's Scalzo succeeds despite tight margins at state track
Maggie Scalzo knows the margins narrow at Shippensburg. The Easton junior summed up the PIAA 3A track and field championship by saying, “There’s no room for error here at all,” after her final race Saturday afternoon at the meet at Seth Grove Stadium. By most athletes’ standards,...
Helen D. Schuster, 100, Formerly of Coopersburg (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
Helen D. Schuster, 100, formerly of Coopersburg and Allentown, died Friday, May 24, 2024 at Weston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Lower Saucon Township. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. Helen D. Schuster (1924 – 2024) Helen D. Schuster, 100, formerly...
Spotlight: Andrew’s Lawn Ranger
We had mild weather this past winter, coupled with a wet March and early April, and wild temperature swings. Now everything is early: weeds, insects, turf issues. Make sure you are ahead of schedule too! Call us to help prevent you having pest and turf issues at your property. Flea,...
Bethlehem woman found dead in fire remembered as devoted mother of 10, family says
LaDell-Johnnie Christie of Bethlehem had 10 children and 21 grandchildren, and she let each one know they were special to her. Each child got their favorite food on their birthday. Each one got a hand-crocheted baby blanket, a tradition she carried on for 20 years. In fact, she was working on another creation for 9-year-old Anthony.
The Boys Lacrosse Player of the Week had a postseason to remember
The dust has settled on both the boys lacrosse league and district tournaments. Now that only the state playoffs remain, featuring just four local teams on both sides of the Delaware River, it’s time for one final set of boys lacrosse awards. lehighvalleylive.com Boys Lacrosse Player of the Week.
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...
Bethlehem’s First Presbyterian Church unveils plans for 200 affordable housing units on campus
First Presbyterian Church presented its vision Thursday evening for an affordable housing development on its sprawling Bethlehem campus, with the event drawing dozens of residents, some of whom expressed concerns for a project that is in its early stages. The Center Street congregation decided last year to embark on a housing development, and officials initially pitched three concepts ranging ...
Mayor Randy Piazza, Jr. Says Proposed Truck Route In Phillipsburg Is Moving Forward, Details Next Steps
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Previously reported by TAPinto in March 2024, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) delivered Phillipsburg with the news that they are “willing to approve” a system of truck routes in Phillipsburg. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Over the years, truck accidents and wrong turns have become a regular occurrence in Phillipsburg. The town has struggled as large commercial vehicles on residential streets have increased with more warehousing in the Lehigh Valley to service supply chain operations. Whether at town council meetings or in private social media groups, residents and local officials...
Bethlehem man, 44, found dead in Lehigh River near Lehighton
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — Carbon County dispatchers say a 44-year-old man from Bethlehem was found dead in the Lehigh River near Lehighton on Saturday afternoon. According to dispatchers, it was reported that the man had disappeared in the water around 1:15 p.m. Bystanders found him deceased shortly afterward. The Carbon...
Black bear spotted in Bucks County backyard
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - Another bear hunt is on, this time in Bucks County. Doylestown police say the bear was sighted in the area of Ferry Road and Iron Hill Road Thursday. New video shows the black bear was seen in a backyard, in the middle of the day. Police say...
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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