Homes at or under $500,000 in Lehigh County in the week of July 20
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region during the week of July 20 to 26. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Lehigh County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $500,000 or under.
NASD administration preparing for 2026-27 academic year
Preparations for the first day of classes for the 2026-27 school year are underway in Northampton Area School District. The first day for students will be 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 24. Open house for parents, students and district residents for East Allen Elementary School, 7200 New Seemsville Road, East Allen...
White named deputy assistant borough manager
During the Catasauqua Borough Council meeting July 20, Brian White, the head of the borough’s public works department, was also named the deputy assistant borough manager. There is no salary increase with this new title. Borough Manager Glenn Eckhart noted White already often acts in this capacity, filling in...
Wastewater a Concern at Proposed New Fire Station in L. Saucon
Lower Saucon Fire Rescue came to the township Planning Commission July 23 looking for a recommendation that would move its new Wassergass Road station one step closer to becoming a reality. The fire company and its representatives left with an unresolved question about where the water will go after the trucks are washe
Electronics Recycling Event Planned in Lower Saucon
If you’re a Lower Saucon Township resident with old electronics or other “e-junk” you would like to get rid of, mark your calendar for Saturday, Sept. 19. That’s when the township’s Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) will host a drive-thru electronics recycling event at the municipal complex at 3700 Old Philadelphia
‘Sample, sip, repeat!’: Blue Mountain Resort hosting 3rd annual Pierogies & Pints Festival
LOWER TOWAMENSING TWP., Pa. – Get ready for a deliciously fun weekend – filled with pierogies, draft beer, live music, and local craft vendors at an upcoming Blue Mountain Resort event. The second annual Pierogies & Pints Festival will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday,...
Floodwaters destroy homes, memories in Quakertown as residents plead for help
After floodwaters ravaged homes in Quakertown, damaging priceless family memories, residents are pleading for help from borough officials and Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Businesses flooded, homes damaged after heavy rain pounds region
Downpours brought lightning, thunder, and intense flash flooding across our region. Several roads were shut down, including the one-way stretch of Riverside Drive in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County. Heavy rain created a mudslide, covering the road and the nearby train tracks. That road reopened Wednesday afte
‘Better experience overall’: Popular Lehigh Valley eatery sets opening date for sister location
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - A much-loved, family-run business is expanding operations in Lehigh County. SMP Mini Mart, a popular business that is part fast-casual eatery and part convenience store at 1341 Mickley Road in Whitehall Township, on Aug. 7 will open a sister location of SMP across the street at 1050 Schadt Ave., a
Serial Bank Robber Sentenced After Caught Fleeing Bensalem Bank With Bag Of Cash
The New York man who was caught fleeing a Pennsylvania bank with a bag of stolen cash has learned his punishment. Marc Masich, 48, of Amherst, NY, was sentenced Wednesday, July 29, after admitting to a six-bank robbery spree that targeted financial institutions in Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery cou…
