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This Bucks County Park Is a Hidden Gem Worth the Trip

Just 15 minutes outside of Quakertown along the Montgomery County border, Fernbrook Park is one of Bucks County’s best-kept secrets, writes Rene Bennett for Islands. While bigger parks in the region draw summer crowds, this forested pocket feels closer to a private nature preserve than a typical recreational stop, and
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Popular sneaker and clothing chain to open 3rd Lehigh Valley location

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Following the debut of its second Lehigh Valley location over the summer, a popular retailer is continuing to expand its local footprint with another store set to open later this month. A new location of SNIPES, a worldwide chain offering sneakers, streetwear, hats and accessories, is tentatively...
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Train derails in Bucks County prompting street closures and detours, police say

A train derailment in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has forced several road closures and detours Friday morning.
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Land eyed for warehouse development in Lower Nazareth sold to PPL Electric

LOWER NAZARETH TWP., Pa. - Land at the center of a disputed warehouse project in Northampton County has been sold to PPL Electric Utilities. County property records show PPL paid $2 million for the 11.7-acre property at 4215 Lonat Drive in Lower Nazareth Township. The sale was recorded on September...
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Lehigh Valley’s manufacturing future in the spotlight as leaders discuss challenges, opportunity for growth

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- From Eli Lilly to Chobani to Kerry Coffee, manufacturing is growing in the Lehigh Valley. "The Lehigh Valley succeeds when we work together," said Tara Zrinski, Northampton County Executive. This growth was one of the main topics at this year's Lehigh Valley Manufacturing Forum in Bethlehem. "We...
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Grounds for Restoration, a Cheltenham-based nonprofit which fights human trafficking, gifts coffee business to...

Bloom, an organization dedicated to providing sanctuary and a continuum of care to heal, empower and employ survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation in the Lehigh Valley, announces that Grounds for Restoration, a faith-based specialty coffee business created to support the fight against human trafficking, h
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Construction begins on new apartment building to replace former bar in Upper Nazareth Township

UPPER NAZARETH TWP., Pa. - A new apartment building will soon rise at the site of a former bar in Upper Nazareth Township. Construction is underway on the new three-story building at 373 East Lawn Road, the former site of the Ranch House Bar and Grill. The project was approved...
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Stroll around the neighborhood: The dogs of Bethlehem

The Brown and White took a stroll around the neighborhood and spoke to community members about their four-legged friends. Nicole Lacherza and her dog, Lolo, are South Side residents. Last winter, Nicole adopted Lolo, the first dog of her own, through a nonprofit organization. Q: Can you tell me the...
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District: Maple Point Middle, Core Creek Elementary closed after reported threat

Two schools in Bucks County closed Thursday following a reported threat, according to the Neshaminy School District. On Oct. 1, the district announced on its website that Core Creek Elementary School and Maple Point Middle School would close after a threat was made against Maple Point Middle School. Officials said...
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2 Philadelphia men arrested after drug bust, chase into Lehigh County: police

Police investigating drug trafficking in Carbon County arrested two suspects on felonies after they fled recklessly into Lehigh County, authorities said. The Carbon County Drug Task Force operation resulted in the seizure of 237 bags of the powerful synthetic opioid painkiller fentanyl, according to a news release from

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