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Micaela Hood/LehighValleyNews.comJuxtahub has tapped Ryan Hill, who previously served as its chief programming officer since April, to serve as its executive director. Hill will participate in the arts center and gallery's JuxTuesday on Jan. 13. -
Donna S. Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comPepper spray incident makes East Penn Schools 1st in the Valley to comply with new school weapon lawThe school district alerted the community about three hours after an incident involving pepper spray occurred in the upstairs cafeteria of Emmaus High School on Wednesday afternoon. Legislation that went into effect this month requires districts to alert parents, guardians and teachers of school weapon incidents.
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The borough is finalizing a multi-year process to update the zoning and land development ordinances, with many priorities centered on density, growth and walkability. -
Emmaus is among many Lehigh Valley communities to host Small Business Saturday events, to encourage residents to support locally-owned businesses.
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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.
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Lower Macungie Township gave a first public look at its final 2024 budget, with no tax increases but potential increased charges related to waste management
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Mack Trucks threatened to replace any employees who don't return to work if the latest offer wasn't accepted. Points of dispute included job security, labor demands and retirement safety nets.
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Two large apartment complexes were moved forward at Tuesday's Lower Macungie Township Planning Commission meeting
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Topgolf and the Lehigh Valley Town Center were discussed at Tuesday's Lower Macungie Township Planning Commission meeting, seeking waivers and granting a procedural approval.
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East Penn School Board voted Monday to realign grades K-8 as the decision making process to expand district facilities continues, planning to put grades 5-6 in one building and 7-8 in another once renovations are complete.
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Members of United Auto Workers Local 677 at Mack Trucks in the Allentown area have been on strike since Oct. 9. This week they'll vote on what the union negotiating committee has called the company's last, best and final offer.
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World War II veteran Bertram "Bert" Winzer from Emmaus was honored by U.S. Rep. Susan Wild on the floor of Congress in advance of Veterans Day. Winzer spent time in his later years appearing at local schools and other organizations to speak about life and time in the service.
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WLVR's Megan Frank talks with Julian Abraham and Jay Bradley.
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A survey undertaken by the Borough of Emmaus resulted in residents not wishing to implement a costly quiet zone for nighttime trains.
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Sets of two courts will go up at Furnace Dam Park and Emmaus Community Park, in part due to funding received from the Chestnut Ridge at Rodale development.
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Developer Luke Jaindl of the Jaindl Land Co. discussed the vision for the proposed Lehigh Valley Town Center project, currently on its way to a conditional use hearing in Lower Macungie Township.
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Cold Nose Lodge, which opened in October 2008, is expanding its location in Alburtis. They'll hold a groundbreaking party on June 26 at the facility.
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The Lower Macungie Township Planning Commission recommended approval for the nearly 59-acre Lehigh Valley Town Center project, including its TopGolf component. Township commissioners could give the green light at their July meeting.
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The East Penn School Board approved changes to the middle school calendar as recommended by teachers and administrators.
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The 2023 Alburtis Community Days, a sprawling event of activities and live music, is set to take place at the Alburtis Area Community Center on Saturday, driven by the community center's new board
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The East Penn School Board gave final approval to its 2023-24 budget and set a tax rate lower than initial projections. The new budget retains administrative priorities such as 7 reading interventionists and 6 learning support staffers.
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The Macungie Diner will be opening Monday, according to a message from its Facebook page
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The Borough of Emmaus Planning Commission received updates on projects, including the long-delayed Turkey Hill reconstruction on the corner on Chestnut and 6th Street as plans for a new car wash move forward.
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Humorist and best-selling author David Sedaris will make a local tour stop on Tuesday for his new essay collection "Happy-Go-Lucky" at The End bookstore in South Whitehall Township.
