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Residents seek council response to lawsuit tied to Lehigh Street development

Residents looking for a response from borough council about a lawsuit connected to the controversial 102 Lehigh St. development left the Nov. 2 meeting without answers, as council members did not comment on the litigation despite repeated calls from audience members to do so. The lawsuit was filed by Donald...

Lehigh County, PA · 1d
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Lehigh Daily

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Allentown and Bethlehem police open 2027 hiring rounds

Police in the Lehigh Valley's two largest cities are taking applications for new officers, with Allentown's window closing Monday, Dec. 14, and Bethlehem's on Monday, Jan. 4, 2027. The post Allentown and Bethlehem police open 2027 hiring rounds appeared first on LehighDaily.com .

Allentown, PA · 2d

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Montgomery County proposes 2027 budget with no county tax increase

The Montgomery County Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to propose a 2027 budget with no increase in county property taxes for the first time in several years. “This is a bipartisan budget with a simple bottom line: no proposed increase to county taxes. At a time when our residents are paying more for housing, transportation, childcare, healthcare, and everyday necessities, we have a responsibility to be just as disciplined with their tax dollars,” said Jamila H. Winder, commissioners’ chair.

Montgomery County, PA · 2d
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Keeping a City Active with Mandy Tolino | Active LV

On this episode, Mike Drabenstott sits down with Mandy Tolino, Director of the Allentown Parks and Recreation Department, to explore what it really looks like for a "small but mighty" team to organize programming and maintain outdoor spaces for an entire city year-round. Mandy reveals where the money allocated to...

Allentown, PA · 1d
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Jumpstart MontCo loan program launches to tackle housing affordability

NORRISTOWN — A new tool in the toolbox is working toward fixing the affordable housing crisis in Montgomery County as officials emphasize the importance of home development. Jumpstart MontCo, an offshoot of Jumpstart Philly, an initiative aiming to offer loans to smaller developers in Montgomery County, was launched last week outside a property in Norristown.

Montgomery County, PA · 1d

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Legal Notice - Proposed Ordinance 2026-17 Adopting a Budget for 2027

Notice is hereby given that at the regularly scheduled public meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to be held on Monday December 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Manheim Township Municipal Office, 1840 Municipal Drive, Lancaster, Pennsylvania the Board will consider for enactment, and if appropriate take action to enact, proposed Ordinance 2026-17 the full title and text of which is as follows. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR MANHEIM TOWNSHIP FOR THE YEAR 2027, thereby adopting the following proposed budgets for the fiscal year 2027: General Fund Budget; Stormwater Management Fund Budget; Golf Fund Budget; General Capital Reserve Fund Budget; Parks Capital Reserve Fund Budget; Highway Aid Fund Budget; and Impact Fee Fund Budget.

Manheim, PA · 1d

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House Calls, Word of Mouth are Chester County’s Measles Vaccine Strategy for Amish

In Chester County’s Amish communities, a single vaccination visit often leads to the next one. Dale Weiser, clinical services supervisor for the Chester County Health Department, has been bringing the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine directly to Amish homes since August, reports Maria Godoy for NPR. She has...

Chester County, PA · 15h

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Schuylkill County Native Named Principal of St. Joseph Center for Special Learning

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — St. Joseph Center for Special Learning has named Elisabeth Hughes as its new principal, bringing an educator with 24 years of experience and local ties to lead its programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hughes will serve as the center’s chief executive and educational leader, overseeing both its school-age program and Adult Program. She succeeds Bob Giba, who became principal in 2019. Experience in Schuylkill County Schools An Orwigsburg native, Hughes spent more than two decades in the Schuylkill Haven Area School District, where she taught first and third grades before serving as a Title I reading specialist from 2014 to 2024. During that time, she worked with fellow Title I teachers to develop an Orton-Gillingham reading curriculum for kindergarten and second grade. Since January 2025, Hughes has worked as a reading interventionist in the Blue Mountain School District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Elizabethtown College, a master’s degree in education from Alvernia University and a reading specialist certificate from Wilkes University. She also is certified in special education and the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction and has training in Science of Reading methods. “Elisabeth Hughes has spent her

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

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Bridge inspections bring lane restrictions to Derry Street and Route 322 in Dauphin County

When are the bridge inspections on Derry Street and Route 322?. Which routes and directions are affected by the lane restrictions?. Drivers in Swatara Township should prepare for lane restrictions on Derry Street and Route 322 as PennDOT crews conduct bridge inspections this week. The first round of work was...

Dauphin County, PA · 1d

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Allentown City Council forwards changes to ‘workforce housing,’ rental inspection fees

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council voted Wednesday to forward a proposed bill to promote the development of workforce affordable housing. The amendment to the city code adds a chapter on “workforce housing” and establishes affordability requirements for certain multifamily rental housing developments. Such developments involve 10...

Allentown, PA · 1d

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Over 100,000 Lights to Glow in West Chester With ‘Shop Small’ Deals During Thanksgiving Weekend

More than 100,000 lights are about to twinkle in the heart of historic downtown West Chester as the borough launches Thanksgiving weekend deals for Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester starting Black Friday, Nov. 27. “This year we’re encouraging people to set aside the endless scrolling,...

West Chester, PA · 1d

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Veterans honored at annual Cornwall-Lebanon breakfast [photo story]

When asked what he thought of a Nov. 12 program at Cedar Crest Middle School honoring veterans, U.S. Army veteran Brian Zimmerman replied, “It’s nice to be recognized.”. He said when he arrived back in the U.S. in 1968, having enlisted in 1965 during the Vietnam War, he was not received with as much warmth.

Lebanon, PA · 13h

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Annville-Cleona board unanimously moves to delay building project

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. At its Nov. 9 meeting, the Annville-Cleona school board voted unanimously to delay a decision on potential elementary school projects until more options are available. With some opposition, the board also approved the recording and...

Annville, PA · 1d

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Columbia’s Brad Chambers is noted in national publication

Brad Chambers, 35, has followed a different path in Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County. A Columbia native, Millersville University graduate, and labor administrator, Chambers challenged six-term Republican Brett Miller for the state House’s 41st District. His campaign biography describes being raised by a single mother who worked multiple jobs. As...

Lancaster County, PA · 1d

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Orwigsburg Attorney Lora J. McDonald Announces Bid for Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge

ORWIGSBURG — Attorney Lora J. McDonald has announced her candidacy for magisterial district judge in District Court 21-3-03, serving Orwigsburg and surrounding communities, in the 2027 election. McDonald, an Orwigsburg resident with more than 30 years of legal experience, cited her work in private practice, public defense and courtroom litigation as preparation for the position. “After more than 30 years of practicing law in Schuylkill County, I believe my experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service have prepared me for the responsibility of serving as Magisterial District Judge,” McDonald said in her announcement. Legal Experience and Education Her legal practice has included criminal defense, family law, custody, child support, estates, guardianships, real estate and personal injury matters. “Throughout my career, I have represented individuals and families from all walks of life. My experience in private practice, as an Assistant Public Defender, and in the courtroom has given me a strong understanding of the law and the importance of treating every individual with fairness, dignity, and respect,” she said. A 1986 honors graduate of Nativity BVM High School, McDonald earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from DeSales University in 1990, graduating summa cum laude. She received her Juris Doctor from

Orwigsburg, PA · 2d

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Freedom Village at Brandywine Named a Best of Chester County 2026 Winner by Daily Local News

Freedom Village at Brandywine has been named a Best of Chester County 2026 winner for retirement communities in the Chester County Daily Local News Annual Reader’s Choice Awards. “This recognition is a wonderful honor and celebrates the community’s commitment to providing exceptional senior living experiences for residents and their...

Chester County, PA · 15h

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Lancaster, state health officials hold measles roundtable

EPHRATA, Pa. (WHTM) — State leaders continued their outreach efforts to respond to the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania as they held a roundtable with health officials in Lancaster County. The county leads Pennsylvania with 528 cases. The roundtable Thursday allowed the health department to gather direct feedback and hear firsthand from officials there. “State health […]

Lancaster County, PA · 3h

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Mount Gretna Borough considers tax increase in preliminary budget talks

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Mount Gretna Borough Council is considering a tax increase to 2.8 mills as part of the preliminary 2027 budget discussed at its Nov. 9 meeting. The current millage rate for borough residents is 2.4 mills.

Mt Gretna, PA · 2d

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Craft Distillery and Tasting Room Proposed Near Slatington; Zoning Hearing Set November 18

NORTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP / SLATINGTON AREA | November 10, 2026. A proposal to build a small craft distillery and tasting room near Slatington is scheduled for public zoning review next week. The proposed location is in North Whitehall Township, not within Walnutport Borough, but may interest residents and small-business owners across the Northern Lehigh area.

Slatington, PA · 3d

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Discover ‘Santa Saturday’ Magic Dec. 5 in Downtown Pottstown

POTTSTOWN, PA — When scouting for gifts during for the holiday season, shoppers in Downtown Pottstown can also discover something else that’s fun and enjoyable. Memories … and they won’t cost a dime. Downtown merchants and their representative, the Pottstown Business Improvement District Management Association, invite...

Pottstown, PA · 1d