National Letter of Intent Signing Held at EHS

Fifteen Emmaus High School athletes signed National Letters of Intent for a Division I or Division II college earlier this week.

Five Great Places to Propose

Valentine's Day is coming up, and Patch makes it ridiculously easy to find the best place to pop the question.

Cheap Trips: Beer, Trains and Bowling

Find three local attractions you can visit on one tank of gas.

Is Homeschooling Just the Latest Parenting Fad?

Education is always a hot button topic in parenting circles. In this week's Moms Talk, we're discussing home schooling.

Emmaus Resident and her Grammy win Trip to the Grammys

Granddaughter/grandmother pair wins Rachel Ray’s Grammies to Grammys Cookoff and a three-day trip to Los Angeles, along with tickets to Sunday’s Grammys show.

Emmaus Residents Earn Fall 2011 Dean's List Status

Local students achieve academic honors at colleges and universities for Fall 2011 semester.

Who has Emmaus' Best Takeout?

Vote for your favorite Emmaus Patch takeout spot in this week's Best of Emmaus Patch poll.

Newest Upper Milford Supervisor Strives for Transparency

George DeVault, who officially began his term as Upper Milford Township Supervisor on Jan. 3, asks Township Solicitor Marc Fisher for advice on balancing his job as assistant fire chief with his position as supervisor.

County Commissioners Override Reassessment Veto

Lehigh County will proceed with its new tax values for residential and business properties after commissioners override Don Cunningham veto.

Spring Signups Underway at Upper Milford Youth Association

Kids can register for baseball, softball, T-ball and spring soccer through the UMYA Web site.

New Emmaus Manager Plans to Reinstate Safety Committee

Shane Pepe, who took part in his first meeting as Emmaus Borough Manager Monday night, asked council for permission to get started on setting up a borough safety committee.

Eyer Shines in Mathcounts Competition

Eyer 8th-grader takes individual third, team places second.

Whooping Cough in Nearby School District

Harry S. Truman Elementary School officials report children may have been exposed to another case of whooping cough, the third case overall in the Salisbury Township School District's two elementary schools.

Meet Rick Zayaitz, Emmaus Main Street Partners President

Zayaitz incorporates his knowledge of business with dedicated community service.

Emmaus Council Agrees to pay $7,498 to Replace Police Car

Emmaus Borough Council votes to pay $7,498 toward the replacement of the police cruiser destroyed when it was intentionally rammed on Dec. 5.

Tailgate, Snow Blower Removed From Vehicle on 2nd Street

The following incidents have been reported by Emmaus police. They do not indicate conviction.

Got a Business in Emmaus Patch? You Need to Read This

Claim your business listing or write a review on Patch Places. We have all of the info on local restaurants, salons, shops and more— make it yours!

Pinterest Will Catch Your Interest

People of all ages are talking about the latest Internet rage where “pinning” has nothing to do with actual pins.

Assault and Harassment Reported at Lower Mac Middle School

The following arrest information was supplied by the Pennsylvania State Police at Fogelsville. It does not indicate a conviction.

This Week in East Penn: Feb. 6 through Feb. 10

It’s National School Counseling Week.

It was a Wonderful Night for a SnowBlast!

Hundreds gathered at Emmaus Triangle Park to enjoy the 6th Annual SnowBlast Winter Festival, sponsored by the Emmaus Arts Commission.

Eating Pizza Can Help Send Girl Scout Cookies to U.S. Troops

A percentage of Pizza Hut sales on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. will go to support Operation Cookies from Home.

East Penn Students to Compete in ‘Olympics of Math’ Today

Lehigh Valley MATHCOUNTS will be held at Trexler Middle School in Allentown on Feb. 4.

Ice Princess Will Help Kick off 6th Annual SnowBlast Tonight

Sixth Annual Emmaus Arts Commission Winter SnowBlast Festival runs Feb. 3 and Feb. 4.

This Week’s Mystery Photo is Still Mysterious

There were several guesses, but we’re still not quite sure what it is.

Fill in the blank: 'When I have kids, I'll never …'

Be honest. Every parent crosses that line. The first time it’s shocking. After that it gets much easier. What do you do now that you have kids that you swore you wouldn’t?

Un Die Grundsau Saagt...

…it’s six more weeks of winter.

Two Emmaus Patch Restaurants to Compete in Chili Superbowl

The Farmhouse and Trapp Door will compete in annual Easton chili cook-off on Sunday.

What in the World is This?

We're not sure. Do you know?

Allentown Hockey Arena Could Impact East Penn Budget

Neighborhood Improvement Zone will use all non-property taxes collected in the zone to finance construction of the Allentown hockey arena.

Meet Bob Martrich, Emmaus Fire Police Officer

Martrich has a heart for volunteering...in more ways than one.

Teen ‘Sexting’ can Lead to Jail Time

Pennsylvania State Police cyber crime investigator says teen “sexting” is a felony.

Emmaus Patch Students on LCCC Dean's List

Local students honored for their Fall 2011 semester achievements.

Your Chicken Pot Pie Ain’t Much if it Ain’t Dutch

Pennsylvania German traditions carry through from generation to generation.

This Week's East Penn Sports Schedule

East Penn Sports, Jan. 30 through Feb. 3

Police Respond to Robbery at Susquehanna Patriot Bank

A false alarm sent police to the scene of a bank robbery at Susquehanna Patriot Bank this morning, according to Lehigh County 911.

Chamber President Weighs in on Marcellus Shale

What does the Marcellus Shale industry mean to the Lehigh Valley and all of Pennsylvania?

This Week in East Penn: Jan. 30 Through Feb. 4

Here’s a Look at What’s Happening in East Penn School District This Week.

Old Zionsville Troop Founder Discusses 50 Years in Boy Scouts

Henry Beitler, 94, founded Boy Scout Troop 31 in Old Zionsville.

Giant Recalls Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes

Giant Food Stores has voluntarily recalled several varieties of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes because the product may have been contaminated with soy products.