Community Update

Shooting Heroin, School Official's Teen Dates Top LV News

Check out today's headlines from around the Lehigh Valley.

Firstrust Announces 2nd Annual “Philly’s Business First Awards”

'Enough Already' Rally to Reopen Government Set for Tuesday

A rally urging Congress to reopen the government and resolve the debt limit crisis will be held Tuesday in Allentown.

Ladders, Cash Stolen, Police Say

The following information was provided by the South Whitehall Township Police Department.

Map: What Section of Town Has the Largest Families?

Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the largest family size on average.

Developer of Luxury Apartment, Retail Complex on Cetronia Road Needs Land Rezoned

The New Jersey developer wants to build a 450-unit luxury and retail apartment complex on Cetronia Road in South Whitehall and Upper Macungie townships.

5 Reasons Why Democrats Won't Unseat Tom Corbett

Gov. Tom Corbett may not be as vulnerable as Democrats think he is.

Sexy Halloween: Boolesque Comes to Pennsylvania Playhouse

See burlesque performers in (and out of) costume for unique Halloween show.

Raise Pa. Speed Limit to 70 mph?

A top state lawmaker wants to raise the Pennsylvania speed limit to 70 mph

Kids Zumba

Sunday dinner menu at my house!

Fast Class Schedule for October 14-18, 2014

Commissioners Consider $566K in Budget Cuts, Fire Tax

South Whitehall Commissioners cautioned not to continue using capital reserve to close budget deficits.

Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell to Sign Book at Wegmans

Meet Food Network star chef Anne Burrell Saturday at Wegmans in Allentown.

Hobby Lobby to Open Monday

Hobby Lobby, a national chain of arts and crafts stores, will open in the Trexlertown Shopping Center.

Parkland Homecoming, Woodlawn Fire Company Open House This Week

Here's a look at the week ahead in South Whitehall Township.

Block-by-Block South Whitehall: Where are the Creative People, Carpoolers, Divorced Women and Home-Officers in Your Neighborhood?

Taking brush strokes of data to create a picture of South Whitehall.

6 Facts About Christopher Columbus & Columbus Day

There’s a whole day dedicated to Christopher Columbus, the man who sailed the ocean blue. in 1492.

Jaindl Eyes Building 55-Plus Community, Cops Catch Alleged Burglar in Chase Top Local News

South Whitehall Commissioners get first look at $18.6 million budget also made headlines last week.

Love to eat?

But I'm a swimmer, not a runner! Part 2

Who's Hiring?: UPS, Primo Hoagies, NestlePurina

Check out these local jobs posted recently in the Lehigh Valley.

Columbus Day: What's Open, What's Closed

Read what's open and closed in the South Whitehall area on this federal holiday.

Operation 'Breaking Bad,' Lottery Scam, Fatal Crash Top Eastern PA News

Also making headlines: Samuel Adams boss says government shutdown affecting craft brewing and former Abington Penn State professor charged with sex crimes.

Pa. Pill Tracker Could Breach Patient Privacy

Doctors say a proposed prescription tracker plan would violate patient confidentiality in Pennsylvania.

Pa. House Spends $15M for New Tourism Agency

Lawmakers want to promote Pennsylvania's 'brand" and tourism through a new state commission.

Don't Drink United Water

Speak Up Guest - EMT-I Lynn Briggs & Paramedic Carylyn McEntee Emergency Responders who were denied Due Process

Running a race? But I'm a SWIMMER, not a runner!

Kids Zumba!

11th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run, Competitive Walk and Fun Walk

Cops Catch Alleged Cigar Store Burglar in Foot Chase

Two other suspects at large in attempted burglary of Cigar Boss and Action Rental, South Whitehall police said.

Lehigh County Candidates Night

What's Going Around? - Don’t Fall for the Flu

Fall is here, and flu season is arriving with it. While fall may be a favorite time of year for many people, flu season is not.

What's Going Around? - Don’t Fall for the Flu

Fall is here, and flu season is arriving with it. While fall may be a favorite time of year for many people, flu season is not.

Odd Crime: Retail Theft Leads to AWOL Bust

Check out these stories of odd crimes from across eastern Pennsylvania.

Map: What Part of Town Has the Most Veterans?

Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below shows the percentage of the civilian population 18 years and older who are veterans of the U.S. Military by Census tract across your neighborhood.

Will You Need Your Umbrella This Weekend?

Is it going to be a wet weekend or will we see some sunshine?

Steelhawks Sign League's Top Rusher and an NFL Kicker

The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks signed two key players as they gear up for the 2014 season.