Local Politics

Gracedale is central to Democrats' county executive primary race

Gracedale

The three Democratic candidates looking to be the next Northampton County Executive said the biggest issue may be the county's nursing home, Gracedale.

Pickleball, Paneras and part-time crossing guards win approval in Lower Macungie

Lower Macungie Commissioners Meeting

Paneras and pickleball got approvals Thursday night from Lower Macungie commissioners, who also began the process to hire crossing guards for Willow Lane Elementary School and briefly debated whether holding afternoon committee meetings stifles public participation.

Gracedale is central to Democrats' county executive primary race

Gracedale

The three Democratic candidates looking to be the next Northampton County Executive said the biggest issue may be the county's nursing home, Gracedale.

Councilwoman Mota released from Venezuela hospital

Allentown City Councilwoman Cynthia Mota has been released from a hospital in Venezuela, Mayor Ed Pawlowski said Friday.

Allentown's water/sewer lease debate should end with Thursday vote

The controversial 50-year-lease was the sole topic of a Monday night City Council committee-of-a-whole meeting that lasted four-and-a-half hours.

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Man to stand trial in deadly attack on Christmas Eve

Antonio Ortiz

The alleged attacker of an Easton man who died two weeks after being punched in the head last Christmas Eve is headed to trial.

Thief identified by gray hat

A man who stole a big-screen TV, as well as $7. 19 in change and various food items from a home, was identified by police by a gray hat he was trying to hide, officials said.

Developer warns council about proposed lease agreement for billboard

A contentious area businessman bluntly warned Easton officials that an outdoor sign company is bullying them into an agreement with tactics he himself regularly uses to get his way.

Easton council member announces he is stepping down and leaving city

Easton City Council member Michael Fleck announced Wednesday night that he will resign on July 9, and that he and his young family are moving to Allentown.

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