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Riverton-Belvidere Bridge walkway reopened
BELVIDERE, NJ (Warren County) – Pedestrian access across the Riverton-Belvidere Toll-Supported Bridge’s walkway has been restored for the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced Friday. Access to the bridge walkway on the bridge’s Pennsylvania side, however, is restricted to a temporary two-foot-wide...
'We celebrate local': StroudFest returns on Saturday with 4 music stages, 100+ vendors
A popular annual Pocono festival will be making its return on the last day of this month. On Saturday, Aug. 31, StroudFest will be returning to Stroudsburg. Special Events Coordinator...
Mosquito spraying set for Thursday night in 2 Warren County towns
WARREN COUNTY, NJ – The Warren County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be spraying against mosquitoes Thursday night, weather permitting, in parts of Lopatcong Township, and Greenwich Township. The mosquito spraying will go on from 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, with an alternate...
Weis Market celebrates re-opening in Poconos
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Weis Market is celebrating the re-opening of its store in the Poconos. Weis Markets on Route 611 in Tannersville got some major upgrades. They got a new deli, upgraded bakery, expanded floral department, and increased variety throughout the store. They also donated to several local organizations. “We were really happy […]
Restoration on Portion of Monocacy Creek Is Underway | WDIY Local News
On Tuesday, Northampton County announced their partnership with Wildlands Conservancy to restore around a half mile of the Monocacy Creek. A press release from the County shared that the zone includes the part of the creek that flows through the Archibald Johnston Conservation Area (AJCA) in Bethlehem Township. The creek...
Restaurant inspections from Monroe County, Aug. 12-25
These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between Aug. 12 and 25, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that any inspection is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site...
UGI gas main project could cause road closures near Easton high school
PALMER TWP., Pa. -- A gas main project will cause some traffic disruptions near Easton Area High School. UGI is planning to replace a gas main in Palmer Township, starting Tuesday Sept. 3. These roads will be impacted:. South Greenwood Avenue between Charlotte Avenue and William Penn Highway. Norton Avenue...
Phillipsburg Council's Approval on Near $450K for Six New Town Vehicles Scrutinized
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.---Town council's approval Wednesday on spending just over $450,000 for six new 2024 trucks for both the public works and the fire department brought questions and comments from several councilmen and close attention being paid by residents attending the meeting. Mayor Randy Piazza, Jr. explained the large expenditure for six town vehicles will be paid for out of special earmarked capital reserve funds approved through several past town budgets providing for the purchase of new town trucks. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Council President Peter Marino along with the mayor pointed out several...
Easton receives $100,000 grant for public art projects
EASTON, Pa. — Easton has secured a multiyear $100,000 grant to fund public arts projects and activities in the city over the next four years. The funds, from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, are intended to go toward “reinforcing the city’s standing as a hub for creativity, culture, and community-driven revitalization,” the Greater Easton Development Partnership said.
Army vs. Lehigh: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – August 30, 2024
At 6:00 p.m. ET on Friday, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks play at the Army Black Knights. This matchup will be available on CBS Sports Network. Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Army Black Knights and the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. How to Watch...
Managing the Lehigh Valley's warehouse boom: The search for solutions
LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — Battles over warehouses are nothing new, as those living in Lower Macungie can attest. A 2010 agreement between the township and Jaindl Land Co. diverted plans for a nearly 700-acre quarryin Lower Macungie Township in favor of a mix of residential, commercial and industrial development.
Easton looks to tweak budget for 3rd Street garage improvements
EASTON, Pa. — Easton will have to tweak its budget to accommodate repairs for the 3rd Street garage, city officials confirmed Wednesday, though in the wake of this week’s parking summit, the end result could prove quite beneficial. A bill introduced by Vice Mayor Ken Brown explained the...
Easton to pursue grants to help fund College Hill, Central fire stations studies
EASTON, Pa. – Easton City Council granted approval to pursue grants for city projects Wednesday night at city hall. One grant application involves the city's Department of Community and Economic Development to apply for Lehigh, Northampton and Monroe counties' Local Share Accounts to support amenities and upgrades for Centre Square and Lehns Court's southeast quadrant. The total amount is $181,000 with no match required.
Lehigh Valley community colleges awarded more than $2 million in projects and renovations
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The state Education Department has awarded more than over $33 million to 12 community colleges throughout the state, including two in the Lehigh Valley. Northampton Community College got $2 million for campuswide roof and paving and Lehigh Carbon Community College $625,000 for improvements to its public safety system, according to a news release.
Bethlehem documentary explores rise of community arts; public invited to film scenes
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new documentary will shed light on the rise of arts and music in the city, around the time that the steel industry began to spiral. Behind the development of the film is a group of artists and friends — Doug Roysdon, of the Mock Turtle Marionette Theatre; Dave Fry, of Godfrey Daniels Folk Music Club; Bill George, co-founder of Touchstone Theatre; and his wife Bridget George, of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem and Touchstone Theatre.
Don't be cross about crosswalks: PennDOT urges pedestrians stay alert, drivers stay patient
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — With area schools welcoming students back for classes this week, crosswalks in West Bethlehem are as busy as ever. And some drivers are paying the price for not yielding to pedestrian right of way. Starting around 10 a.m. Thursday, PennDOT's pedestrian education and traffic enforcement operation...
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