Jay Bradley
East Penn Area reporterAs the East Penn Area reporter, I primarily cover the area of Emmaus, Macungie, and other nearby municipalities to highlight the goings-on and culture of the community. I’m originally from Southern Tier New York. Previously, you could see my work in The Ithaca Times, WBNG-TV and NewsChannel 34, and I served as news director for WICB-FM at Ithaca College. Outside of news, I consider myself an okay trumpet player, love exploring new cities, spend a lot of time outdoors, and occasionally work in the world of grassroots esports events. Contact me at JayB@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8162.
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At a hearing at Nitschmann Middle School in Bethlehem, concerned residents voiced worries about what could happen in the case of a train derailment of hazardous material. -
Bethany Church, citing membership declines following a change of pastors and the COVID-19 pandemic, is opting to sell one of its locations to the hospital network.
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The stage is set for the transformation of the overgrown former foundry site at 300 Furnace Street into 144 apartments in four buildings.
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With the zoning update set to be reviewed, legal battles over prior warehouse proposals continue
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Parkland administrators issue public statements after former performing arts director Frank Anonia was jailed Tuesday after being charged with secretly recording a student changing in a dressing room.
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"Monster Mini Golf" is set to come to the Lehigh Valley, with construction started according to an announcement by the company's Facebook page.
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Allentown Fire Department officials celebrated their staff's dedication and heroism at the 2024 awards ceremony.
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Lehigh Valley space enthusiasts connect with experts at the second annual Space Fest, held at Lafayette College
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Lehigh County's budget, which projects a $5 million loss, adds new positions for mental health interventionists. Residents would not see a property tax increase.
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The Allentown Symphony Association's El Sistema program is expanding to a new school to offer more student opportunities.
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Taking a route that several Lehigh Valley municipalities already have, Lower Macungie Township is bracing its residents for a likely trash fee increase in the latter part of 2024.
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Student groups fueled a good opening day for the park compared to typical rainy spring days
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Northampton County certified its primary election Tuesday without the worry over voting machine errors it saw in November.
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The Emmaus Memorial Triangle could get a major facelift. A veterans group seeks to build a new memorial complex there and rename it.
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Lower Macungie is introducing an opportunity for the community to highlight who they consider to be local heroes. The program, for $150, will highlight residents who fall into the following categories: active duty, retired, honorably discharged, or deceased U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy or Coast Guard member.
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After changes and a promised expansion project dating back three years, the lot is now for sale
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Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehab states that much of its current staff is in the form of short-term contracts, but it is optimistic it can meet new federal staffing guidelines.
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Lehigh Valley Planning Commission has started the process of becoming a Vision Zero region to reduce pedestrian fatalities to zero. LVPC officials say recognition could support all municipalities in the region with grant opportunities.
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East Penn School Board on Monday gave initial approval to a 2024-25 budget that would raise property tax 5% — but did so begrudgingly.
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A populated courtroom Friday saw arguments where a terminal cancer patient sought a last-ditch effort for treatment. Both St. Luke's and the court said it would not happen there.
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A tax increase is needed, officials agree, but how it is to be implemented is yet to be seen
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The development comes to Upper Milford as the East Penn area continues to grow in population
