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Walmart evacuated, several sickened after foul odor permeates Pennsylvania store
Shoppers had to be evacuated from a Walmart store in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania after a foul odor inside the store got several people sick.It happened Sunday afternoon at the Walmart on Route 248 in Lower Nazareth Township.Authorities say nine people were taken to the hospital.They are all said to be okay.Police believe the putrid smell came from animal repellent that had been returned by a customer.Customer Vincent Ferraro told WFMZ-TV he was inside the store when a message came over the public address system."They said all the employees get to the back of the store and then everybody got in a quick panic and they made us all go out the front," Ferrero said. "There was a lot of people outside coughing, a lot of people got loaded onto hospital beds or the gurneys. They moved them out from there."
Share your thoughts on Easton at these community meetings
Easton City Councilman Frank Pintabone wants to hear thoughts, comments and concerns on Easton to engage with residents. Pintabone will host a series of meetings In an initiative called “constituent meetings in the neighborhoods,” according to a news release. Each meeting is slated to last an hour. Anyone from the public is welcome to attend.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits
Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic...
Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds in Northampton County Sunday
On Sunday at 3:38 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 4:15 p.m. for Northampton County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 3:34 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Roxburg, or 7 miles northeast...
N.J. town sued for alleged discrimination against home for recovering addicts, alcoholics
A Gloucester County zoning board is being sued for discriminating against recovering addicts by blocking a recovery home from operating in a residential neighborhood. The five-bedroom home, located in Washington Township and run by the organization Rising Sun Recovery, opened last year to help men recover from addiction and alcoholism, according to a lawsuit filed in New Jersey federal court last month.
A 'funky little survivor' could see the wrecking ball, as officials support demolition of old Allentown property
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Downtown Allentown could soon get more affordable housing, with a developer looking to knock down a home and replace it with apartments. The city’s Historical Architectural Review Board on Monday supported plans submitted by Muse on 7th to demolish a two-story home that’s set back from Seventh Street.
Phillipsburg Passes First Reading of $2.5M Bond Ordinance for Capital Improvements
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg adopted a first reading for a bond ordinance on June 26, 2024 for capital improvements unanimously. Bond Ordinance Number O2024-15 is to “provide various capital improvements by and for the Town of Phillipsburg, Warren County, and the State of New Jersey, including the town’s public safety, redevelopment, and storm sewer system rehabilitation.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The financing meets part of the $2,508,500 appropriated for general improvements in the 2024 adopted budget. The aggregated estimated maximum amount of bonds is $2,383,075. A down payment of $125,425...
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.
Say bonjour to C'est Cheese, a new cheese shop opening in Asbury Park
In a city filled with foods of all kinds, Asbury Park has been missing one thing: a cheese shop. With C'est Cheese, Tina Haskopoulos and her mother, Eileen, will change that. They are converting the former Magnolia Jewelry store on Summerfield Avenue into a shop carrying more than 70 varieties of cheese from America and abroad.
Court approves sale of Quakertown district land
A county court on Wednesday approved Quakertown Community School District’s plan to sell 127 acres to a national developer. The district sought $7.8 million for the three parcels on West Pumping Station Road, land it acquired in 2015 for $1.75 million for a future elementary and middle school. The district claims it no longer needs the land because enrollment is stagnant. District data from 2017 to 2024 bear that out, showing flat figures for kindergarten, grades 6-8 and 9-12, with overall enrollment in that period down from approximately 5,800 students to 4,707 in the current school year.
Doylestown Butcher Is Among the Top Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in PA
One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities. One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities, writes Leigh Green for the PA Eats.
City of Bethlehem, Hotel Bethlehem parking agreement is up for City Council vote on Tuesday
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A land dispute between the City of Bethlehem and its namesake hotel may be put to rest this week. City Council is due to vote Tuesday on a three-way deal between the city, its Redevelopment Authority and the Hotel Bethlehem that ensures the hotel can continue to use a small parking area and exit lane off Main Street.
Hellertown Historical Society Awarded $10,000 Grant
The Hellertown Historical Society has been awarded a $10,000 grant to help pay for its efforts to have the Heller-Wagner Grist Mill site added to the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places. Est. Read Time: 2 mins. The Hellertown Historical Society has been awarded a $10,000 grant...
Bethlehem Township considers regulating vacant properties
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. – The Bethlehem Township Board of Commissioners reviewed changes to codes and ordinances Monday night at the administration building. The first involved a township code governing vacant property. The township's current definition will be deleted entirely and replaced with a definition which states "any building that is uninhabited; or, not in use for which purpose the land or building is designed, arranged, intended or for which it is or may be occupied or maintained."
Program Aims to Honor Pennsylvania Veterans
In 1967, a young couple picked up a hitchhiking sailor named Dave Binder, getting him within 7 miles of home and giving him cab fare to take him the rest of the way. He was grateful, he says, not only for their generosity but also for his low-key return to Allentown. Now 79, Binder, who did two tours of duty in Vietnam, knew other returning servicemen had been greeted with ugliness.
Local Water Authority Uses New Technology to Scrub PFAS from Water
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—A local water authority is claiming success in eliminating harmful chemicals from the public water supply using new technology. The Bucks County Sewer and Water Authority said that it had worked with a contractor to remove PFAS, which are commonly known as “forever chemicals,” from the water at two of its locations. The water in those locations had levels of PFAS that were “slightly” higher than levels recommended by state regulators.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The authority said that by working with a third-party contractor, TruClear Water Solutions, it had been...
Hunterdon County Deputy Director Soloway hosts veterans headstone cleaning at Spruce Run cemetery
GLEN GARDNER, NJ (Hunterdon County)- Hunterdon County Commissioner Deputy Director Susan Soloway along with members from VFW Post 5119 and Ladies Auxiliary Saturday participated in a veteran’s headstone cleaning at the Spruce Run cemetery, located at 442 West Hill Road, in Glen Gardner. “It is always an honor to...
City of Allentown raises pride flag at City Hall Plaza
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- The City of Allentown wrapped up Pride Month with a special celebration. A pride flag raising ceremony was held at City Hall Plaza on Sunday. The event was sponsored by the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center. The mayor said the flag raising is held on the last day...
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