Parkland News

The biggest expenditure in the proposed budget is township building renovations, including renovations to the municipal building.

Upper Macungie Township’s proposed 2023 budget does not change the real estate tax. It does includes a $15 increase to the refuse and recycling rate.

The proposed 2023 budget for South Whitehall Township would increase water and sewer bills for residents.

Almost 500 housing units have been proposed at Upper Macungie Planning Commission's meeting, including the controversial Sunset Orchards development.

School Board Director Patrick Foose said the school board harrassed him for voting against a new $80,000 scoreboard for the district's swimming pool and was not transparent about the process.

Police released details Monday of the threat received last week through the Safe2Say tipline.

Officials learned of the threat through the Safe2Say anonymous messaging system.

Shankweiler's Drive In is hosting a double feature of "Barbie" and "Legally Blonde."

North Whitehall may get a new Wawa in Schnecksville. It would be part of the proposed King’s Route 309 Business Park.

Dorney Park traffic caused major delays on Hamilton Boulevard Saturday. A Dorney representative said the executive team is working with South Whitehall Township staff to address the issue.

Dorney Park on Friday posted on its website and social media a "sneak peek of new things" coming in 2024. But the teaser reveals little except for a puzzling Aug. 10 date.

Dorney Park is planning the return of Grand Carnivale, a day-to-night, larger-than-life, international celebration. And if you want food, they’ve got it.

Upper Macungie Township officials answered questions about the approval process of the warehouses on Air Products' land and the plan's design.

Three new pickleball courts were recently installed at Laurys Firehouse Park in North Whitehall Township. The township Recreation Department is offering lessons there.

Upper Macungie Township will host a workshop for residents to give feedback on land-use law revisions. It will be held on July 25 from 6pm to 8pm in the municipal building.

Upper Macungie Township supervisors unanimously approved the final plan for three warehouses at the former Air Products and Chemicals Inc. headquarters at 7201 Hamilton Blvd. Residents' chief concerns include noise, traffic and runoff.

South Whitehall commissioners voted to drop the college requirement for new police officers, among other changes to the recruitment process.

North Whitehall supervisors tabled the final plan for Timberidge Luxury Apartments after a lengthy debate about potential curbing and sidewalk installation.

South Whitehall Township is creating a preservation plan called 'South Whitehall Landscapes.' Tuesday was the kickoff meeting for the plan's creation.