Parking Areas Planned At Nestle Project

Representatives from Nestle appeared before the Upper Macungie Planning Commission Wednesday proposing parking areas as part of a project in the Lehigh Valley West Industrial Park.

Route 100 Lehigh Hills Project Scaled Down

Lehigh Hills Route 100 Development, LP now proposes 22 low-rise apartments at Route 100 and Glenlivet Drive, instead of up to 98 townhomes.

Three Retail Stores Planned Near Fogelsville Weis

The development plan, at 7801 Glenlivet Drive West, includes a multi-unit retail building, a bank and a restaurant. Construction could start as early as this summer.

Trinity Wesleyan Church Wants to Expand

Upper Macungie Planning Commission gives its approval to the project Wednesday night.

Fogelsville Low-Rise Townhome Appeal Set For March 27

The T.H. Properties Company of Harleysville company wants a variance to maximize building height for new low rise apartments at 1230 Route 100 in Fogelsville

Nestle, Church, Developments on Planning Agenda

Representatives from Nestle Way, Hidden Meadows, Lehigh Hills and Trinity Wesleyan Church will come before the commission with development plans.

$450K Mobile Command Unit Eyed by Upper Macungie

Upper Macungie and South Whitehall officials agreed Wednesday to seek state and local grants to help pay for a new high-tech mobile emergency command unit.

PennDOT Plans Work on Routes 100 and 309 This Week

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Fire Truck Proceeds Go To Replacement Fund

Anytime the township buys a truck from one of the volunteer fire companies, the proceeds will go into a replacement fund.

Supervisors, South Whitehall Commissioners To Hold Joint Work Session

The joint work session between the two municipalities on Feb. 13 will explore possible ways to acquire an incident command vehicle.

Police Can Buy Their Guns, Supervisors Say

Upper Macungie Police officers will be given the opportunity to purchase their service weapons for $415.

Berks-Lehigh Police Commission Hopes For April Liquidation

Commissioners recently voted to hire an auctioneer to distribute its assets.

PennDOT to Seal Cracks, Cut Brush and Inspect Bridge

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Pa. Gets Good Grades in Sunshine Review

Pennsylvania is doing rather well in its effort to be more transparent, a recent ranking of states found.

Pa. Liquor Store Privatization OK with LV Lawmakers

Lawmakers appear to like Gov. Tom Corbett's proposal to eliminate and privatize the state's wine and liquor stores.

Upper Macungie Dog Park Now Boasts Area for Large Dogs

A dog park, located at Upper Macungie Park in Fogelsville, expands to include a second fenced-off area for large canines.

Dean Browning to Run for Lehigh County Executive

Former Lehigh County Commissioner Chair Dean Browning announced his bid Monday for Lehigh County's top job.

PennDOT to Fix Potholes, Seal Cracks on Routes 100 and 22

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Death Tax Reprieve Possible for Pa. Family Businesses

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would exempt business assets from the inheritance tax, a state levy that applies to estates passed down from one family member to another.

Pa. Turnpike Chairman Got $40k Car Just Before Toll Hike

The Pa. Turnpike Commission chairman was given a new car nine days before the turnpike increased tolls on motorists for the fifth consecutive year.

PennDOT to Fix Potholes and Guide Rails

PennDOT road work planned for week of Jan. 21. Plan your commutes.

SHARE: Photos from the 2013 Presidential Inauguration

Are you attending the inauguration on Jan. 21? Upload your photos or videos and share the experience with your neighbors.

Pa. Gets 2 Fs on Tobacco Report Card

The American Lung Association report gives Pennsylvania two failing grades.

Fogelsville Townhomes On Hold For Now

T.H. Properties of Harleysville intends to build 'stacked townhouses' along Route 100 in Fogelsville and requires height variances.

Sands Leads Pa. Casinos in Table Games Revenue

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem brought in $146 million in gross revenue from table games in 2012 -- the highest amount of any casino in Pennsylvania.

Edward Earley Likely to Seek Re-Election to Upper Macungie Board of Supervisors

Edward Earley, the current chairman of the Upper Macungie Board of Supervisors, says he'll likely seek another six-year term.

Martin Luther King Day: What's Open, What's Closed

Upper Macungie Township offices and the Parkland Community Library are open. The Parkland School District is closed.

Berks-Lehigh Police Commission Hires Auctioneer

An auctioneer will put a value on weapons, vehicles and other equipment that belonged to the now defunct Berks-Lehigh Regional Police force, as assets are divided up.

PennDOT Road Work: Week of Jan. 14

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Pa. Turnpike Scandal: Officials Got $28,000 Cars

Turnpike tolls and debt went up for five years while men running the major highway received new cars worth $28,000

Mom Who Shot Burglar is New Face of Gun Rights

Gun rights activists are embracing a young mother who shot a burglar in her home

When Can I File My 2012 Tax Return?

The IRS has announced a delayed start to the 2012 tax filing season

Tell Us: Should Government Crack Down on Junk Food?

Americans agree there's an obesity crisis but they are divided on how much the government should do about it

Turnpike Scheme Cost Pa. Taxpayers $108 Million, Auditor General Says

Interest rate swaps by Pa. Turnpike Commission cost taxpayers and motorists at least $108.9 million, according to Pa. Auditor General Jack Wagner

Stamp Prices Going Up Jan. 27

The price of postage to send a letter is increasing on Jan. 27.

Upper Macungie Residents Asked to Recycle Christmas Trees

Residents can bring their discarded trees to the township's yard waste site.

Flipping Off a Police Officer is Constitutional

A federal appeals court recently ruled on the constitutionality of giving a cop the finger.

PennDOT Road Work: Week of Jan. 7

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Upper Macungie Supervisors Board to Re-organize Tonight

Upper Macungie supervisors meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at the municipal building.

Let Teachers Carry Guns, Say 2 Pa. Lawmakers

Two GOP lawmakers want Pennsylvania teachers and school administrators to carry guns to make schools safer