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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Two bordering suburban residential developments are set to see playground changes in the coming weeks. -
A proposed contract was presented to the East Penn school teachers union in late June and was rejected 367-11 by voting members.
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Dozens of residents came out to support a private, publicly used recreation facility that was constructed without a permit and against zoning laws in Lower Macungie Township.
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The approximately 120-foot mural, which went up during Independence Day brings together many kids' art contributions.
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The new docudrama "The Fries Rebellion" is a unique project. Spearheaded by Lower Macungie Historical Society and its president Sarajane Williams, who wrote the script, the 30-minute film spotlights local history without being either a documentary or historical fiction.
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Food trucks, carnival rides by AEB Amusements and live music will be present each day as local organizers seek to expand on last year's "Community Day" event.
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The LVPC specifically commended the redevelopment of the same parcel a proposed "Nature Play Area" and a proposed family center and food pantry
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All but one member of the joint Technical and Coordinating Committee of the Lehigh Valley Transportation Study voted to approve.
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The “Easton Commerce Park" proposal for a 1,006,880-square-foot warehouse at the old Pfizer Pigments property off Wood Avenue drew concerns from members of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission.
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A proposed skyscraper on 9th Street in Allentown called Peregrine Tower has garnered local and feasibility concern for its height and impact on the neighborhood.
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The veteran comic book artist who penned characters like 'The New Mutants' will have his work on display in the framing shop until Dec. 2
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The incumbent Democrat's district changed because of statewide redistricting so that he now will represent the 134th House District
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Some voters at the polls said this year's election feels different than past years.
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The protesters spoke on the need for transparency and worry about corruption in the Allentown School District in the wake of John Stanford's removal.
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The museum is set to use the funds towards key updates in the Kress Gallery, which houses the museum's renaissance works, and throughout the building.
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The two candidates are making their final pushes towards getting voters on their side in the district that includes parts of South Allentown, parts of western Salisbury Township, and the borough of Emmaus. Both have name recognition within different parts of the district, which incorporates and leaves out parts of the old 22nd and 134th districts.
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Casa Guadalupe will get $311,000 to use towards developing a new technology, science and arts education center in the residential building next door, which the organization recently purchased.
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The new work by Bill George tackles a work close and impactful to him takes stage Wednesday at the Bethlehem theatre.
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Paired with the return of the borough's Fall Festival, a local councilman took the lead on bringing the vision of a new, bigger Halloween parade to life. The weekend will include food trucks, floats, festivities and, of course, candy.
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The candidates differed on inflation, public safety, fiscal strategies and more as the two joined each other on stage for the debate hosted by WFMZ's "Business Matters" Thursday.
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A report by the research and advocacy group PennEnvironment analyzed samples from 50 of Pennsylvania's cleanest waterways, only to find different kinds of microplastic residue in all of them.
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An event featured speakers from the Lehigh County Conservation District, Penn State Extension, and Lehigh County Water Authority to show homeowners how they can best mitigate excessive runoff on their property.
