Newsweek Ranks Emmaus High School Among Nation's Best

Emmaus earned 280th place out of the 500 top high schools in America.

Bill Would Let Pa. School Employees Carry Guns At Work

The bill’s sponsor said recent school shootings prompted the legislation.

Could Mental Health Screenings Help Prevent Teen Tragedies?

Following the tragic massacre at Sandy Hook in 2012, high school students in Newtown, Conn., will now receive mental health screenings.

Eight Pennsylvania Schools Named Best-Value Colleges

The Princeton Review has selected the 150 colleges it says are the best value for students.

Notre Dame, Moravian Holding Mini-THON

The mission of the Four Diamonds Fund is to conquer pediatric cancer.

LCCC Hoopster Joins 1,000 Point Club

Only 10 other people have scored 1,000 points in the history of LCCC's basketball program.

School Director Asks East Penn Board to Change Vote on Costco TIF

East Penn School Director Lynn Donches wants a motion on the board's next agenda rescinding East Penn's approval of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan being put forth to help fund the Hamilton Crossings project.

Tax Hike Included in Proposed Preliminary East Penn Budget

East Penn School District will seek exceptions to raise taxes above the standard index in developing its 2014-2015 budget, but the budget process is only beginning.

Emmaus Residents Earn Degrees From NCC

Northampton Community College held its winter commencement Saturday, Jan. 25.

Catholic Schools Week Starts Sunday

Local Catholic schools have a number of events planned.

LCTI Awarded State Grant to Help Keep Students, Teachers Safe

The grant program provides funding for programs to address school violence and security, according to the state Department of Education.

How Does East Penn Decide When to Close School?

There's an established process that happens each time East Penn School District considers whether to call for a delayed opening or school closing.

Students from Emmaus Achieve Academic Honors

Students from our area are making the grade in higher education!

St. Ann's Marks Catholic Schools Week Through Pair of Open Houses

Catholic Schools Week runs from Sunday, Jan. 27 through Friday, Jan. 31, 2014.

East Penn to Make Up Most Recent Snow Days in June

Back-to-back snow days this week will mean that two additonal school days will be added to the calendar in June at the end of the 2013-2014 school year.

Local Students Gather Honors at Wilkes University

Some earned a sheepskin, others made the dean's list.

East Penn Schools Closed Wednesday

East Penn School District will be closed for the second day in a row as the community digs out from Tuesday's snow storm and prepares to bear dangerously cold temperatures.

East Penn Schools Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21

Another winter weather event is expected to hit the Lehigh Valley later this morning, dropping 6 to 10-plus inches of snow.

Northampton Community College Announces Deans’ List

Students from Emmaus and Zionsville are among those honored.

Kindergarten Registration Coming to East Penn Schools

Here's what you need to know to register your child for kindergarten in the East Penn School District.

Emmaus Area Students Make Dean's Lists

Students from our area are making the grade in higher education!

It’s Official: Seidenberger to Step Down July 1

East Penn School Board approves several resignations, appointments and status changes at Monday night’s board meeting.

Should Guns Be Allowed on College Campuses?

A measure being considered would allow firearms on Pennsylvania’s 14 state-run universities.

Emmaus Students Named to Dean's List at Millersville

Local students earn academic honors at Millersville University for fall 2013 semester.

East Penn Will Run on 2-Hour Delay Wednesday

East Penn School District has called for 2-hour delayed opening on Wednesday, Jan. 8.

East Penn Schools, Offices Closed Tuesday

Expected bitterly cold temperatures cause East Penn School District to call for another school closing on Tuesday.

East Penn Students Likely to be in Class on Valentine's Day

East Penn School District will probably use Friday, Feb. 14 as a make-up day for Friday's snow closing.

Lehigh University President Alice Gast Stepping Down

Lehigh University President Alice Gast has accepted an appointment as president of Imperial College London, according to a posting on the college website.

East Penn School District Closed Friday

Winter storm socking the Lehigh Valley causes East Penn School District to announce school closure for Friday, Jan. 3, 2014.

East Penn Schools to Dismiss Early Thursday

Approaching winter weather causes East Penn School District to call for an early dismissal on Jan. 2, 2014.

Which Local College President is Best Compensated?

The Chronicle of Higher Education released its annual study on compensations for presidents at private colleges.

Emmaus High School Academic Team Wins Championship

The Green Hornets' Academic Team won the conference championship with a 175-105 victory over Liberty High on Dec. 16.

Emmaus Resident Takes Part in Annual University Community Service Project

Students from our area are making the grade in higher education!

Emmaus Resident Inducted into Honor Society

Students from our area are making the grade in higher education!

Emmaus High Tops Academic Performance Index of Lehigh County High Schools

Emmaus High School topped the 2012-2013 overall academic performance rankings for Lehigh County high schools according to data released Wednesday by the PA Department of Education.

Two Hour Delay Wednesday For East Penn Schools

East Penn Schools Closed Tuesday

Yet another winter storm causes East Penn School District to remain closed on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Register Now: East Penn Spring 2014 Community Ed Classes

Residents can sign up for spring 2014 Community Education Classes online through East Penn School District website.

Eyer Students Send Holiday Greetings to Overseas Troops

The 7th grade social studies classes at Eyer Middle School composed letters for the holiday season that will be sent to troops serving overseas.

East Penn Schools on 2-Hour Delay Thursday

The effects of an unexpected "snow squall" cause East Penn School District to implement two-hour delayed opening for Thursday, Dec. 12.