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P’burg cops get raise. Officials pressured for rent control | Town Council headlines
A proclamation to honor a 7-year-old boy undergoing cancer treatment, a vote to rename a portion of North Main Street in honor of a Warren County sheriff, and a resident’s concerns about a cesspool in her yard were among the highlights of a Phillipsburg Town Council meeting on May 22.
Where to swim at Lehigh Valley pools this summer
What better way to cool off this summer than by heading to one of the Lehigh Valley’s many public pools? For those looking to make a splash, below are the locations and hours of some of the pools around the region. Allentown Buck Boyle Spray Park, 10 Pump Place, Allentown. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 27 through Sept. 4. Cedar Beach Pool, 101 N. Ott St., Allentown, Open noon-7 p.m. weekends and 4-7 ...
Easton area mourns death of ‘unofficial mayor,’ community benefactor Gino Giunta
Gino Giunta was more than just a barber. The Easton native helped found ProJeCt of Easton, a longstanding nonprofit that helps feed the hungry, teach English to immigrants and assist adults with earning their high school equivalency diplomas. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Gov. Phil Murphy, we need you to veto legislation that would destroy OPRA as NJ knows it
As freshmen legislators representing Sussex County and parts of Morris and Warren Counties, we ran for State Assembly last year to inject some conservative common sense into a state government sorely in need of it. From Day One, we knew that we would be on the frontlines fighting for lower...
10 most expensive homes sold in Warren County, May 6-19
A house in Bloomsbury that sold for $715,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Warren County between May 6 and May 19. In total, 42 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past two weeks, with an average price of $389,058. The average price per square foot ended up at $230.
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: Expired baby formula, milk; spoiled produce; moldy ice; sanitize that toilet
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of May 12. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs the inspections in many areas, while some municipalities such as Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections. All establishments are inspected ...
World War II D-Day Hero Named Parade Marshal for Washington Celebrates America parade
WASHINGTON (May 23, 2024) - There are heroes, and then there are heroes! Robert (Bob) P. Gibson, this year's Grand Marshal for the Washington Celebrates America parade, valiantly fought for our country during World War II, and in fact was among the Allied soldiers who landed on Normandy Beaches in France on June 6, 1944, the day also known as D-Day, which was considered one of the pivotal moments that helped end the war in Europe. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This year's Washington Celebrates America old-fashioned community parade takes place on July 4...
Special Brush Pickup Scheduled Following Severe Storm in Phillipsburg
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - In response to the significant debris caused by Thursday morning's severe weather, the Phillipsburg Department of Public Works has announced a special curbside brush pickup from Tuesday, May 28th through Friday, May 31st. Residents are instructed to place their brush at the curb following these guidelines: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cut to lengths of 4-6 feet No branches more than 4 inches in diameter Position the butt-ends of branches toward the road Pickup will occur daily from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Reminder that there is no pickup scheduled for trash collection Monday, due to the Memorial Day Holiday. Trash pickup scheduled for Monday, will be collected on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Do not place trash to the curb until the evening before or morning of trash collection, per the town ordinance. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
What’s open, closed on Memorial Day in the Lehigh Valley
is a federal holiday observed annually on the last Monday in May. Here’s the list of schools, stores, government facilities and other places open and closed May 27: Buses: LANTA will be running Monday on its usual Sunday service. Readers can get route and schedule details at lantabus.com. Schools: Public schools are closed to observe the holiday, and many private schools are ...
Thousands without power across Pennsylvania
28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Wednesday night’s storms have thousands without power across the Keystone State. Almost 300 PPL customers are without power in Schuylkill County due to downed power lines from Wednesday night’s storm. Crews in Schuylkill County expect power to be restored around 9:00 p.m. Thursday. Meanwhile, thousands are without power in Lehigh and […]
The PA Turnpike is widening the Northeast Extension in the Lehigh Valley. Here are 5 things to know.
As the widening of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension from four to six lanes works its way north from the Philadelphia area, Lehigh Valley residents are getting a glimpse of plans for the first section of the highway to be expanded locally. Officials from the turnpike commission were at Emmaus High School on Thursday evening to present the plans and answer questions. Several dozen ...
Memorial Day events in the Lehigh Valley: How to mark the holiday around the region
will be observed Monday. Here is a list of events set to be held in the Lehigh Valley. FRIDAY Pen Argyl Area High School, 501 W. Laurel Ave., will hold a Memorial Day assembly 8-9:30 a.m. in Alumni Stadium. The student body will gather outside for the student-run assembly where speakers will talk about the importance of Memorial Day and the history behind it. The guest speaker ...
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