Parkland News

North Whitehall Township is hosting its second Veterans Day Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 9. It will take place at the banquet hall of Schnecksville Volunteer Fire Company from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

Upper Macungie's proposed 2024 budget does not include a tax increase, but would increase the refuse and recycling fee.

The financially flush campaigns are a stark contrast from traditional school board races, where candidates rarely spent more than $250 while campaigning for the unpaid offices.

South Whitehall Township's proposed 2024 budget does not include a real estate tax increase or an increase of water and sewer fees.

Dorney Park will build a sidewalk along Hamilton Boulevard from Haines Mill Road westward to the park entrance. South Whitehall commissioners also voted to pursue a grant that would fund a safety audit of the corridor to see what other improvements could be added.

Two Republican incumbents, Jacob Roth and Diane Kelly, are teaming up to campaign with township Public Safety Commission member Chris Peischl. Only one Democrat is on the ballot: former commissioner Thomas Johns.

South Whitehall Township hosted a wrap-up meeting for "South Whitehall Landscapes," a plan guiding preservation efforts in the township.

When the Parkland School Board voted to close the district's tax office, it terminated an agreement in which the three townships in the district gave the district $5 from the Local Services Tax.

Take a look at stories that ran 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 programs are putting a different spin on the traditional summer camp experience.

The cyclists were on their way between the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., and New York City.

Financial aid can come from federal, state and private sources.

State Sen. Pat Browne trails Coleman by 30 votes out of more than 30,000 reportedly cast.

Parkland School Board member Jarrett Coleman maintained a razor-thin edge over the veteran lawmaker.

Mackenzie, who has served in the House since 2012, is all but assured another 2-year term.

The seat was created when legislative maps were redrawn earlier this year.

Victor Cai wanted to help his karate teacher who has been losing his sight for year.

Some routes on some days can expect to arrive at school or home up to 90 minutes late.

Individual school districts must now decide if their students will mask or not.

Most utilities will be raising electricity prices in December, according to the Pa. Public Utility Commission.

Three children sleep overnight in the family SUV while their parents work the overnight shift at Walmart.