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A built-out Forks Township could have 3,400 new homes, study says
The Lehigh Valley is a hotspot for new homes, and Forks Township has plenty of land to build them on. The township hired a consultant earlier this year who predicts Forks could see as many as 3,475 homes on its 2,294 remaining acres of developable land. As a result, the...
This county holds clues to who Pennsylvania will vote for in 2024
EASTON, Pa. (CBS) — The road to the White House in 2024 likely runs through Pennsylvania. As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump jockey for votes in seven key swing states, Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes stand out.Everyone wants to know which way the state will swing in November, and one place may provide some answers: Northampton County."I'm not a political pundit, but history is what it is," Lamont McClure, a Northampton County executive, said. "And we usually call it the right way here."Northampton County certainly has history on its side. In 2016, Northampton County swung for Trump after backing...
This Northampton County town approved a 1 million-square-foot warehouse. It’s not a done deal.
While Wilson Council has approved a massive warehouse at a former industrial site, its development is no sure thing yet. Borough Council voted Sept. 10 on plans for a 1-million-square-foot building near Route 22’s 13th Street interchange. The Easton Commerce Park is proposed at 1525 Wood Ave., the site of the former Pfizer pigments plant, which was razed more than three years ago. Wilson officials have said the warehouse would bring an influx of revenue from real estate taxes and new workers. But residents and officials in neighboring Easton and Palmer Township are worried about the impact of the project. In addition, the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission has said the project as proposed does not align with its regional plan known as “FutureLV” due to traffic issues.
Bucks County Breaks Record for Biggest Real Estate Transaction Ever, But Sale Wasn’t to Who Was Rumored
The sale of more than 100 acres in Plumstead marks the biggest real estate transaction in Bucks County history. A recent sale of more than 100 acres in Plumstead broke the record for the biggest residential real estate sale in Bucks County’s history, writes Joe Ciavaglia for Philly Blurbs.
Student brings 3D printed gun into high school in East Penn School District
A non-functional firearm crafted from a 3D printer was brought into Emmaus High School Monday by a juvenile student, the borough’s police chief said. Emmaus Police Chief Jason Apgar told lehighvalleylive.com the incident unfolded sometime Monday at the high school on Macungie Avenue in the borough. The school serves students in grades 9 to 12 in the East Penn School District.
Vanderveer Park renovations get green light from Easton Area School District
Vanderveer Park goers and basketball lovers will soon enjoy a newly renovated place to play. An agreement between the Easton Area School District and the City of Easton will allow for Vanderveer basketball court renovations. The school board approved the deal at its meeting Tuesday night. In June, Easton Councilman...
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