Parkland News

South Whitehall commissioners unanimously appointed Capt. Stephen Brown and Lt. Eric Dotter at their meeting Wednesday.

The witnesses spoke about the operations of recovery houses and the proximity to the elementary school.

Chris Herren will speak to students during the school day then host a free presentation for families at 6:30 p.m. Thursday

The hotel used to be called the Holiday Inn Conference Center, but it has been completely renovated and rebranded.

North Whitehall residents want to reduce commercial and warehouse development, keep taxes low and preserve the rural character of the township. But is that what the future will hold?

Residents at an open house for South Whitehall Township's draft comprehensive plan said they worried about industrial development and traffic.

The crash occurred at I-78 westbound on marker 48.3 Pennsylvania State Police Public Information Officer Nathan Branosky said.

Eric Friedman, a representative from Walgreens, said the company's fulfillment centers are used to fill prescriptions at a faster rate than behind the counter.

Director Patrick Foose has recently clashed with other board directors and has been the lone dissenting vote on several issues related to transparency on the board.

A sketch plan for a new housing development called Estates at Woodmere was presented to the planning commission Wednesday.

Upper Macungie supervisors soon may vote to adopt a new law meant to address resident complaints of loud noise. The draft of the new law would significantly reduce the maximum allowed noise levels in both the residential and industrial sections of the township.

South Whitehall next year will start a pilot Hometown Heroes Banner Program, displaying banners with local veterans’ photos.

South Whitehall Board of Commissioners on Wednesday reviewed potential rule changes to township parks to try to stop what the township called "unsafe and unnecessary" behaviors.

It's been a year since the owners of Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre found their beloved kitty Funnel Cake, and now they're celebrating by helping other cats in need.

The South Whitehall Planning Commission on Thursday reviewed a sketch plan for the Parkland High School expansion — the next step in the long process before construction.

Township officials want local and nearby residents to help shape an upcoming "Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space" plan through a public survey.

South Whitehall Board of Commissioners on Wednesday granted final approval for Phase 1C of Ridge Farms, a mixed-use development that would include housing, shops and outdoor eateries.

Many National Night Out events in the Lehigh Valley have been rescheduled due to tonight's weather forecast. The nationwide initiative is meant to bring cops and residents together.

North Whitehall Board of Supervisors on Monday hired engineering consultant Gilmore & Associates to create an Open Space Action Plan for the township.

Police are investigating the death of an elderly woman hit by a car in the parking lot of an insurance agency on Monday afternoon.

Upper Macungie Board of Supervisors on Thursday awarded $38.5 million worth of bids to build the new community center. The total estimated cost is about $46 million.

As part of a series of grants amounting to $30 million, the Lehigh Valley will see nearly $740,000 in funding for "Green Light-Go" improvement projects in Lehigh and Northampton Counties.