Developer seeks zoning change for industrial buildings on one of Palmer’s last remaining farms
PALMER TWP., Pa.- A real estate developer is seeking a zoning change to build several industrial buildings on land that includes one of the last remaining farms in Palmer Township. The Charles Chrin Real Estate Trust has submitted a challenge and a curative amendment to the township, requesting that the...
Bank completes renovations of nearly century-old building in Carbon County
PALMERTON, Pa. - The doors are open at a new bank in Carbon County. The Neffs National Bank has established a branch at 372 Delaware Avenue in Palmerton. The building last housed a KeyBank branch. It was originally built by Citizens Bank in 1930, which operated there until 1999. The...
Northampton park is closed after dead Canada geese found
Numerous Canada geese have been found dead in Northampton Borough’s Canal Street Park during the last week. Last Tuesday, a goose was found dead in the park. Borough administration initially felt it was an isolated incident, but five or six more geese were found dead at the park the next day.
Morton Officer Francis Collier Wanted For Rape Shot, Killed
At 3:48 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, Lower Merion Township Police were on patrol when they spotted a vehicle on Old Lancaster Road in the Bala Cynwyd section of Lower Merion Township belonging to 38-year-old Francis Connell Collier, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. Collier was...
St. John Fisher hosts Lenten meal
St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church, 1239 Third St., North Catasauqua, held its annual Lenten fish dinner Feb. 20 in its social hall. The dinner included fish with halushkies or potatoes, corn, coleslaw, a roll with butter and an outstanding array of homemade baked goods. A fun team of volunteers...
Catasauqua council selects new borough solicitor
After two executive sessions, Catasauqua Borough Council voted on and appointed the new borough solicitor during the Feb. 16 meeting. William H. Platt II was unanimously approved to serve as the borough’s new solicitor. Interviews were held at the Feb. 2 workshop meeting. One of the Feb. 16 executive...
New Lehigh Valley ‘play cafe’ to offer specialty drinks, small bites and serious fun...
NORTH CATASAUQUA, Pa. – A new, family-run business will appeal to both adults and children, with a traditional cafe concept serving up coffee, tea and baked goods alongside a designated space for children to let loose in Northampton County. Chapter Pink Play Cafe, a fast-casual cafe featuring a children’s...
Shuttered hotel off Route 22 near Bethlehem could be torn down, replaced with industrial...
A shuttered hotel and conference center in Northampton County could be torn down and replaced with an industrial building, according to a news release from the Pennsylvania governor. The news release says an $875,000 grant awarded to Eastupland Associates will fund the demolition of the SureStay Hotel at 300 Gateway...
Grab An Eggcellent Breakfast, Brunch at One of These Bucks County Spots
If you’re looking for a restaurant or cafe to grab a bite to eat for breakfast, brunch or lunch, there are plenty of great Bucks County spots. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and thankfully, there are plenty of delicious breakfast and brunch spots across Bucks County to choose from.
Perkasie man charged after screwdriver stabbing over vape dispute Wednesday, police say
Victim hospitalized with stab wounds, broken ribs; suspect held on 10% of $300,000 bail. A Perkasie man, sentenced to anger management two years ago, is in Bucks County Prison after police said he stabbed another man multiple times during a dispute Wednesday afternoon over a tobacco vape device. Perkasie Police...

















