South Whitehall Township

Literary Events

2013-05-19 00:00:00

Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown, 610-820-2400: Book Club, "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See, 6 p.m. May 28. Barnes & Noble, Southmont Center, 4445 Southmont Way, Easton, 610-515-0376: Loss and Grief Discussion Group,...

How can I keep my 2-year-old out of trouble?

2013-05-19 00:00:00

Q: My 2-year-old does anything and everything he is not supposed to do. The more I say "no" the more he gets into things he is not allowed to touch. I have even tried slapping his hands when he touches things like the computer, or goes into cabinets but...

Hansell resigns as Lehigh County executive

2013-05-17 18:38:02

Lehigh County Executive Bill Hansell resigned suddenly Friday, citing serious health concerns, after having served less than one year in office. Hansell announced Friday that he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma, and would resign effectively...

Neighbors show resistance to developer's South Whitehall plans

2013-05-17 18:40:23

Earlier in planning for a housing subdivision off Walbert Avenue, developer David Jaindl said he wanted to hear from its South Whitehall neighbors before he committed to buying extra land for a small retail center adjacent to the land. Thursday night...

Dorney Park fighting for nightly fireworks

2013-05-16 18:44:27

The Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom website is still touting plans to light the sky with fireworks every night from June 29 to Aug. 5, but South Whitehall Township says the displays are too much and won't allow them. The park has appealed the ruling...

Continuing traffic on the topic of roadside panhandlers

2013-05-13 16:26:49

Hires and promotions at Lehigh Valley companies

2013-05-16 11:55:51

Ed Leggett, a longtime hair stylist in the Lehigh Valley, has joined Cardeen Salon in South Whitehall Township. Leggett previously owned Hair Today in Allentown and mostly recently in Whitehall Township. He trained at Vidal Sassoon Academy and for a...

Man charged with sexual assaults in Lehigh County waives hearing

2013-05-15 09:07:00

A 20-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting four teenage girls in two years gave up his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday and will face Lehigh County Court. Ryan Mellowship, with no known address, committed the crimes in Allentown, South...

Get your sugar fix at Allentown and Emmaus cupcake trucks

2013-05-14 15:51:00

There's no doubt cupcakes are all the rage. Cupcake bakers are popping up all over, including in the Lehigh Valley where ArtsQuest's first Cupcake Bowl drew 15 area bakeries and caterers. There a television show — Food Network's "Cupcake Wars"...

Sign yields confusion at Whitehall intersection

2013-05-09 18:42:17

Q: Who has the right-of-way? When you cross the Pine Street Bridge from Catasauqua to Whitehall Township, and take the first right turn immediately after you cross the bridge, the single lane from the bridge leads to a three-way intersection. You come...

Make time for mom

2013-05-09 00:00:00

Make some special memories this Mother's Day by spending time with mom at one of the many special events being presented in the region. Here are some great ideas: DISCOUNTS AND FREEBIES FOR MOM What's better than spending time with mom this weekend?...

Mom will thank you for this useful gift

2013-05-11 15:17:00

Before we recently reconnected with Barbara Edelman in Emmaus to hear more about her Mother's Day herb gift idea, she offered something that really piqued our interest. "I have a surprise for you," Barbara said. "You're going to love it." Such a...

Dorney Park's plans for fireworks displays every night this summer are not sitting well with South Whitehall Township officials.

2013-05-16 13:13:00

Grace Conti, of Allentown, 70-year-old Zumba instructor, leads a class at Kratzer Elementary in South Whitehall Township.

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Luis LaSalle of Allentown, pulls onions out of the ground at friend Elizabeth Griner's plot in the Jordan Creek Parkway Community Garden in South Whitehall Township on Monday. Griner says that the weeds will be removed before seeding the plot with peas, mustard, lettuce and carrots .

2013-03-04 00:00:00