
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 program will bring in local experts to act a resource for parents.
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An expert says the tragedy illustrates the dangers of handling exotic animals.
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Ice, mist and fruit- or fish-infused 'ice cakes' are being used to cool down inhabitants.
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Some residents are concerned about traffic and how tractor trailers could affect their quality of life.
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Leonard Lightner worked for the city since 2008 and was appointed COO in February.
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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.
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Discussion was deferred on a wide-spanning non-discrimination bill for Lehigh County was deferred after three varying amendments were presented the day of the most recent Lehigh County Board of Commissioners meeting.
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About 40 students from Marvine Elementary School joined Mayor J. William Reynolds and community volunteers to decorate the Mayor's tree at City Hall
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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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The Lehigh Valley Transportation Study adopted its amended $4.9 billion Long-Range Transportation Plan after months of seeking public and municipal feedback.
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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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A new ordinance in Lehigh County solidifies an agreement with the state Transportation Department to get formerly incarcerated people official state IDs either right at release or soon after.
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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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Preliminary results show a Democratic sweep in the hotly contested East Penn School Board race, over Republican challengers by over 1,000 votes each in the hotly contested and controversy laden race
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Trexler Middle School students took part in a game show to expose students to financial literacy with "Who Wants to be a Bazillionare," taking concepts from the American Public Media podcast "Million Bazillion"