Parkland News

South Whitehall Township's Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 budget after making minor changes to the draft budget at their meeting Wednesday.

The Parkland School Board stopped short of committing to advertising to fill the vacant seat of Jarrett Coleman, who was elected to the state Senate.

State Senator-elect Jarrett Coleman had previously said he was not going to resign his school board position.

KidsPeace received more than a thousand gifts during its 11th annual Angel Tree holiday gift drive. The gifts will go to more than 200 kids in the organization’s residential treatment and foster care programs.

A representative of the owner of the King George Inn property addressed the delay in the property’s redevelopment at the latest board of commissioners meeting. The three-story stone structure dates to the 1700s, but has been renovated over the years as it was used for various businesses.

The newly approved budget does not raise property taxes, but does have a deficit due to big projects planned in 2023.

Upper Macungie Township’s newly adopted 2023 budget does not change the real estate tax.

The South Whitehall Township Zoning Hearing Board didn't make a decision about the proposed facility at its meeting Thursday.

South Whitehall Township commissioners unanimously appointed Penn State University student Jacob Roth to fill their vacant position.

South Whitehall Township's Board of Supervisors may appoint a new commissioner at their special meeting on Wednesday.

The North Whitehall Planning Commission tabled one waiver for the Strawberry Acres 55-plus residential development plan and recommended denial for another.

North Whitehall supervisors on Monday approved the proposed design of a renovation to the township municipal building that now is expected to cost more than $5 million.

Chris Pirrotta, a father of three children who attend Parkland schools, announced his campaign for a seat on the Parkland School Board.

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

Former NFL player and Parkland graduate Andre Williams was the keynote speaker for the Young Professionals Council Leadership Summit at DeSales University.

The 5% sewer discount is no longer an option because the township will soon charge residents based on their sewer usage rather than a flat rate.

Plans for redeveloping the King George Inn property are moving forward, but have faced more issues.

A draft of North Whitehall's Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan was recommended for approval by the planning commission.

ArtsQuest will hold the first Upper Mac Days will be held Friday, June 23, through Sunday, June 25, in the Grange Park, the township's 165-acre open space.

Joanne Dillman, a former educator and a North Whitehall resident, is running for a seat on the Parkland School Board.

The debate over whether to repair or remove the over 100-year-old dam began in 2014 when Wildlands Conservancy offered to remove it.

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