East Penn News

The two slates of candidates in the 11-person East Penn School Board race continue to spar over alleged connections to political players in and outside of the district as funding sources come to light. Election Day is Tuesday.

Former journalist Ann Wlazelek pays tribute to her mother in a new book.

The restaurant focuses almost entirely on its chicken fingers and sides of coleslaw, crinkle-cut fries, Texas Toast and signature "Cane's Sauce"

Due to a lack of engineer review, the proposal for the 58.8 acre development was tabled until next month, when board members are expected to approve it.

East Penn School Board discussed the lowered tax rate increase in the most recent budget proposal - with board members asking for it to go lower if possible.

Mattel has marketed a Barbie doll that represents those with Down syndrome.

Take a look at stories throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.

The new website for the Borough of Emmaus has launched after months of development due to the previous municipal site's takedown due to hacking.

Incumbents Maury G. Robert and Ron R. Beitler are joined on the ballot by challenger Gregory S. Chaputa, all noting land preservation and managing development as a priority.

Borough council on Monday night heard a presentation on options to mitigate PFAS in its residential drinking supply. None of the proposals are cheap.

If both approved and built, the Lehigh Valley Town Center and the North Krocks Road Mixed Use Development will bring significant retail, residential and entertainment spaces to the township.

English and social studies will eventually only have on-track and honors offerings going forward, despite students and teachers voicing opposition at recent school board meetings

Emmaus High School senior Griffin Lake has seen success in Pennsylvania and now internationally as he shoots for a career in the NCAA — and beyond

The Lehigh Valley Health Network broke ground on its first "neighborhood hospital" of its network and a new health office in Lower Macungie Township Monday.

Held by a nonprofit, the event seeks to raise money for small animal rescues and educate about the care of pets like bunnies and guinea pigs.

A driver was pulled over shortly after noon Monday, and ran into the woods before being arrested along I-78, police said.

Emmaus Public Library hosted a workshop highlighting common types of scams and fraud — and how to keep from falling victim to them in the holiday season and beyond.

Living off the land and taking care of a historic property, as the current owners said, come with a commitment to see things through.

Shopping not your thing? #OptOutside and join the movement started by specialty outdoor retailer REI in 2015 as a way to encourage people to reconnect with nature. We've got a list of places to check out across the Lehigh Valley.

A message from the Emmaus Public Library director alerted library residents that the budget item would be discussed at the workshop held Monday. Councilmembers voted to affirm that the funding would remain for the upcoming year.

The well-attended event 'Moravians in Emmaus: The First 100 Years' explored the religious community's origins from 1742 to 1842.

Community forum for Upper Saucon Township seeks long needed third communal space