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Stroudsburg passes property tax incentive to encourage downtown development
The Borough of Stroudsburg has moved to help stimulate development downtown by enacting a property tax incentive. In two public hearings during the council meeting on Tuesday, June 18, that lasted just over a combined 20 minutes, Stroudsburg Borough Council designated certain properties as eligible for Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) and unanimously approved the LERTA ordinance.
2024 Great American Blast Fireworks Spectacular at Coca-Cola Park
2024 Great American Blast Fireworks Spectacular at Coca-Cola Park. Eden Badillo, 11, of forks Township, practicers her somersaults in the outfield while sporting a red, white and blue skirt during the Great American Blast Fireworks Spectacular on July 4, 2024 at Coca-Cola Park. Get Photo. 9 / 24. 2024 Great...
Pennsylvania men to compete at 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. — A pair of men from Pennsylvania are set to take center stage at the 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. George Chiger, of Pocono Pines, and Sean Yeager, of Phoenixville, are among this year's contestants in the annual July 4 event. Chiger, 45, qualified for...
'Wonderful, quirky tradition': Kazoo Parade creates buzz in Nazareth
'Wonderful, quirky tradition': Kazoo Parade creates buzz in Nazareth. It's a tradition that almost got canceled this year, but more than 400 people came out with their kazoos to show their support for a special parade.
Lopatcong Township to Host Info Session on Pool and Park Upgrade Plans
Lopatcong Township released a Master Plan Blueprint in regard to the township’s pool and park upgrade plans which is slated to be discussed this evening, July 3, 2024. Over the last few years, Lopatcong has been working with professionals and residents to design these upgrades and improvements to the park and pool.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Two virtual public sessions were held in 2022, as well as the creation of an online survey to gather the needs and desires of the community. The first session was held in June 2022, and the second follow...
Lehigh Valley-based manufacturer sets $100 million plant expansion
Victaulic will invest $100 million to expand its foundry in Tioga County, creating more than 200 jobs. The Forks Township mechanical pipe joining manufacturer said its Lawrenceville foundry will receive a 150,000-square-foot addition to accommodate new molding lines, melt furnaces, core machines, automated finishing and paint equipment. The expansion will also include a 60,000-square-foot ...
Washington Gets Green in Warren County
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - With dozens of vendors, kids activities, live music and the kickoff of the Washington Farmers Market the Borough highlighted all things green on June 15 when it held its annual Sustainably Green Music & Arts Festival downtown. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Sustainably Green Music & Arts Fest, presented by the Washington Business Improvement District, featured eco-friendly vendors, artisan displays, Dove Environmental, and plenty of music. For the third year in a row, the day will also included a celebration of Juneteenth with activities and displays at Bricks Bots and...
Giant flag painted on lawn in Lower Saucon to show American spirit
L. SAUCON TWP., Pa. - A home in Northampton County went all-out to show its American spirit. A lawn on Leithsville Road in Lower Saucon Township is painted with a giant flag. The flag is even taller than the house itself.
Fireworks Road Closure and Parking Information for Blairstown
Lambert Road will be closed at approximately 9 p.m. to traffic. There is no parking on Lambert Road. The date for the 2024 Blairstown Rotary fireworks is Wednesday, July 3, starting shortly after 9 p.m. at North Warren Regional High School. The rain date is Friday, July 12. For those...
Lehigh University reviews $125 million bond sale with Northampton County; Dixie land transfer delayed
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Lehigh University plans a bond issue of $125 million to pay for campus improvements and refund some earlier debt, taking advantage of lower rates. Lehigh Treasurer David Hammer presented the sale to the Northampton County General Purpose Authority (GPA) on Tuesday, and County Council will hold a final vote Wednesday.
Cannabis Hearing Starts, Stalls; Will Resume in August
Hearings to determine if a cannabis farm can be established on Route 94 in Frelinghuysen got out of the starting gate Monday, but didn’t extend much beyond that after attorneys for the applicant, One Faith Wellness, requested a month’s postponement 45 minutes into the July 1 meeting of the land use board.
Dam Demolition Resumes This Week
Work to remove the Paulina Dam on the Paulins Kill is expected to resume this week. In an update to the Frelinghuysen township committee June 19, Beth Styler Barry, the director of river restoration for The Nature Conservancy, the non-profit organization overseeing the project, said work on the project was planned to start again on July 1, when conditions in the river would allow it.
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