History’s Headlines: Gone fishin’, with Easton’s fishing rod pioneer
“I have laid aside business and gone a-fishing.”. Izaak Walton, “The Compleat Angler” (1653) Samuel Phillippe of Easton loved fishing. That no one could deny. Born in Reading in August 1801, he left it for the Delaware River town around 1813, which makes him about 12. Some sources already have him as a gunsmith,...
Annual peach festival in Emmaus delights with local eats, drinks, and artisan vendors
EMMAUS, Pa. - The annual Peach Festival brought a sweet summer celebration to the Knauss Homestead in Emmaus on Saturday. Families and visitors enjoyed fresh peach treats, local eats, and drinks from local wineries and breweries, all while supporting historic preservation. The grounds were filled with over 50 artisan...
Easton moves toward solar energy use through SolSmart, though federal cuts pose challenge
The City of Easton is moving forward with a new initiative aimed at utilizing more solar energy. On Wednesday, city council officially approved a resolution to partner with SolSmart, a national program that provides local governments with no-cost technical assistance to expand solar energy adoption and streamline...
LEHIGH LITTLE LEAGUE 9/10 ALL-STARS CAPTURE PENNSYLVANIA STATE TITLE WITH UNDEFEATED RUN
DRUMS, PA — A summer to remember keeps getting better for the Lehigh Little League 9/10 All-Stars. With a poised, all-around performance on Saturday afternoon, Lehigh clinched the 2025 Pennsylvania 9/10-Year-Old State Championship, defeating Upper Providence Little League, 3-1, at Valley East Little League in Drums....
Bucks County faces unhealthy air quality from Canadian wildfires
☁️ Air quality levels are at unhealthy levels on Sunday in Bucks County. ☁️ Wildfires in the Canadian Provinces are to blame. ☁️ Particles known as PM2.5 exacerbate asthma and other respiratory issues. Air quality for much of Bucks County and southern New Jersey counties was considered...
MacArthur Towne Centre welcomes 2 new tenants as 2 others ready to join the...
WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - A shopping center in Whitehall Township is abuzz with activity. MacArthur Towne Centre, at MacArthur Road and West Sutler Drive, recently welcomed two new tenants - Dollar Tree and Consumer Cellular - as two other businesses - Marco's Pizza and Lomax Carpet & Tile Mart - ready to join the lineup.
The Enormous Swap Meet In Pennsylvania Where You Can Fill Your Trunk For $30
Nestled in the rolling countryside of Barto, Pennsylvania sits a wonderland where bargain hunting transforms from casual pastime into competitive sport. Jake’s Flea Market unfolds across sprawling acres like a treasure map come to life, where yesterday’s discards metamorphose into tomorrow’s heirlooms, and where a...
Cops Arrest Driver in Stolen SUV Thanks to Red Light: Washington Twp., NJ, Police
Washington Twp. police stopped a vehicle after a red light violation. Officers discovered the SUV had been reported stolen from Philadelphia. The driver was taken into custody and later released pending court. Cops in Gloucester County were able to recover a stolen vehicle from Philadelphia all thanks to a red...
With shelves ‘nearly empty,’ Second Harvest Food Bank finding its way amid funding cuts
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania is pushing ahead through many unknowns. The slashing of federal funding has set back its service to 200 partnering agencies and families in need across Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Wayne, Pike and Carbon counties, Second Harvest...
Overhaul causes uncertainty for some Northampton Area School District families
EAST ALLEN TWP., Pa. - Elementary school parents in the Northampton Area School District are bracing for what could come next as the school board voted to make several changes as part of a district overhaul. This soon to be elementary school and administration building in East Allen Township is...
