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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The municipal website for the Borough of Emmaus was infiltrated with a harmful program that would redirect links to adult content. With the old website down, the borough is building a new one with more features for residents. -
The Lehigh Valley Health Network broke ground on its first "neighborhood hospital" of its network and a new health office in Lower Macungie Township Monday.
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A virtual community meeting held by the EPA Thursday had federal and state officials discussing the impact of the B. Braun sterilizer facility's ethylene oxide emission on the Allentown area and efforts to mitigate the pollution.
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Held by a nonprofit, the event seeks to raise money for small animal rescues and educate about the care of pets like bunnies and guinea pigs.
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The Building Hope for Kids project completed a home expansion in Allentown for two brothers to increase their home's accessibility.
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The funding was announced at an event in the symphony hall Monday morning.
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The virtual meeting on Thursday, Dec. 1, will address the risks of ethylene oxide and the B. Braun commercial sterilizer on Marcon Boulevard in Hanover Township, Lehigh County.
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Emmaus Public Library hosted a workshop highlighting common types of scams and fraud — and how to keep from falling victim to them in the holiday season and beyond.
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The 94-year-old tradition will set off from Macungie Volunteer Fire Department promptly at 5:45 a.m. and will feature a sunrise service at the Sheeprock landmark.
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A message from the Emmaus Public Library director alerted library residents that the budget item would be discussed at the workshop held Monday. Councilmembers voted to affirm that the funding would remain for the upcoming year.
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The Emmaus Memorial Triangle is set for a major facelift after veterans group secured enough donations to see their vision come to life.
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The Borough of Emmaus, after multiple meetings of discussion and refinements, has passed a Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance, or LERTA, program for borough properties.
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Seeking to enhance public safety, increase mobility, make streets safer for walking, cycling and public transit and have cleaner air as a result, the city is getting feedback from residents about the changes they want to see.
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Governor Josh Shapiro came to a growing district in the Lehigh Valley — East Penn School District — to celebrate an increase in public school funding through the 2024-25 Pennsylvania state budget.
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A dispute between the Whitehall Township Tax Office and Mayor's Administration has come to a head after legal action was threatened.
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Whitehall Tax Collector Tina Koren has been subject to "a series of possible civil rights and other violations" and is seeking legal remedies, according to the lawyer, Matthew Mobilio.
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Many municipalities were caught off guard by the explosion in warehouse development. Through experience and experimentation by local governments like Lower Macungie Township, a playbook of sorts has formed to help manage development. (Fourth of 5 parts)
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Elected officials are taking steps to adjust development laws that some see as unfair, but they face an uphill battle. (Fourth of 5 parts)
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Relief was denied to a couple seeking to overcome a violation for a recreation complex built without a permit in Lower Macungie.
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The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission is looking to review zoning ordinances in Slatington and Washington Townships. A public hearing is set to take place Sept. 9.
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The project, costing approximately $78 million, will address traffic congestion and modernize infrastructure while preserving the bridge's historic features, a PennDOT consultant project manager said.
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South Whitehall Township is seeking comments on a draft for its "South Whitehall Landscapes" plan, which is set to be the township’s guide to landscape preservation, including preserving open space, historic spaces, and agricultural and natural resources.
