Parkland to Cut 4 Teaching Positions in Budget Move

Parkland School District officials propose cutting four teaching positions, through attrition, to help balance next year's budget. School board questioned the potential impact.

Orefield Teacher Nominated For WLEV Award

Teacher Sandi Gackenbach was nominated by a student and her family for the award, which includes a contest with prizes including an Apple iPad and a Kia automobile lease.

Parkland to Dismiss Students Early Monday

Due to the forecast for inclement weather, Parkland School District will dismiss students early on Monday.

Parkland Sends Six Wrestlers To State Tourney

The PIAA wrestling tournament begins Thursday at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Power Out at LCCC, Day Classes Cancelled

Schnecksville power outage has caused Lehigh Carbon Community College to cancel classes until 5 p.m.

Parkland Chess Team To Compete in Championships

The Parkland High School Chess Team won the LVIAC Chess Championship and will compete at the PA Scholastic Chess Championships in March.

How Will Sequestration Cuts Affect North Whitehall?

The possible March 1 government spending cuts triggered by sequestration could affect Parkland School District

Parkland Snow Make-Up Day Set for March 28

The Parkland School District added another make-up day in June in case classes need to be canceled due to inclement weather.

Parkland Students Compete in 2013 Science Olympics

Parkland High School students test their science prowess Friday at Northampton Community College's main campus in Bethlehem.

Parkland School Board OKs 9 Hires, 3 Retirements

The Parkland School Board approved several personnel changes at its meeting Tuesday, including hires, retirements, resignations and status changes.

Student Sues Lehigh University for $1.3 Million Over C+ Grade

Lehigh grad student attending tuition-free alleges her stance on gay marriage made her a target of teachers who lowered her grade and stopped her from getting dream job.

Thursday Night: Dinner and a Show Starring Ghostbusters Actor Ernie Hudson

The one man play, "Ghost in the House," is proceeded by a dining event at Outback Steakhouse

Early Childhood Music Program Launched in Parkland District

The program, for children 12 months to five years old, is being launched by a Springhouse Middle School teacher.

LCCC Radio Station Hosts Live Song Debut by MindMaze

The band MindMaze recently performed their latest single on air at WXLV 90.3 in Schnecksville.

"Sugar Daddies" Wanted by Penn State, Temple Students

Temple University third, Penn State 12th on SeekingArrangement.com's list of 'Fastest Growing Sugar Baby Schools'

LCCC Holds Disney Co-op Information Sessions

Lehigh Carbon Community College will offer a cooperative work experience for students at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida or Disneyland, California during the Fall 2013 semester.

LANta and LCCC Partner to Extend Night Bus Schedule

Lehigh Carbon Community College students without transportation had to walk home if they missed the last bus of the night.

Parkland Community Library Still Slated to Move to Upper Macungie

Library Executive Director Debbie Jack said efforts are on-going to raise money to build the new library at Grange and Ruppsville roads.

Orefield Middle School Band Fundraiser at Applebees on Wednesday

Be sure to bring your flyer for credit.

Parkland School Board Approves Hires, Resignations and Retirements

The Parkland School Board approves several personnel changes at its Dec. 18 meeting.

Schnecksville Elementary Students Donate to Allentown Boys & Girls Club

Schnecksville Elementary School students are in the giving spirit.

Sands Casino Expansion Approved by Gaming Board

Approval means Sands Bethlehem Casino Resort can add 31 new table games, giving it more table games than any other casino in Pennsylvania. 107 new jobs anticipated.

Parkland Fitness Team Sponsors No Shave November Contest

Participating staff will be competing for the Mustache Trophy.

Parkland Schedules Make-Up Day for Tuesday, Nov. 6

Originally scheduled as a professional development day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, will now be a make-up day for students.

Parkland, St. Joseph the Worker Schools Closed Monday

Parkland School District and St. Joseph the Worker will be closed Monday because of Hurricane Sandy.

Parkland's Homecoming Garter Bowl Tonight

In 2011 the Seniors battled the Junior girls into overtime for the Garter Bowl victory at the Parkland football stadium.

Parkland Recognizes 16 Merit Scholars

A list of commended students.

LCCC and Phoebe to Offer Caregiving Conference

LCCC Alumni Association Holds a Free Workshop

LCCC Hosts Transfer Fair

LCCC Holds Luminary Ceremony

LCCC Hosts Social Media Marketing Workshop

LCCC Fall Open House

Open Houses Thursday at Ironton, Kernsville Schools

Open houses are scheduled Thursday, Sept. 20 for Ironton and Kernsville elementary schools.

Lehigh Valley Early Care & Education Professional Development Day

Reproductive Health Specialists Open House

Parkland Fifth Grader, Mom Win Baking Contests at Allentown Fair

Leah Toomey, of South Whitehall, recently placed first in a baking contest at the Great Allentown Fair, while her mom took seconds in other categories.

Parkland Football Kicks Off Friday

The Parkland High School football team is considered one of the favorites in the tough Lehigh Valley Conference.

Megan Chenworth Receives Lacrosse Award

Megan Chenworth is the first Lehigh Valley region female lacrosse player to be recognized as Academic All American.

Kernsville Elementary has Outdoor Classroom

As students head back to school, an outdoor classroom commemorated in June awaits.