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Mobile Command Unit, Stabber's Guilty Verdict Top Week's News

Upper Macungie Police Chief Edgardo Colon asking for more officers and a theft at the Best Western Hotel on Tilghman Street also made headlines this week.

Who's Hiring? Boston Beer, LCCC, Kraft Foods

Church custodian, home health aide and academic advisor are some of the jobs available in the South Whitehall, North Whitehall and Upper Macungie area.

Should U.S. Minimum Wage Be Raised?

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey wants Congress to pass the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013.

Carjackings, Lawsuit in Building Collapse Top Eastern PA News

Man shot but fights off robbers, protester pays $7,143 tax bill in singles and new train track also made headlines.

Sunday's Sermon May Be on U.S. Immigration Policy

Catholic leaders support an overhaul of U.S. immigration laws and may make their case from the pulpit.

Now’s the Time for Apple Picking

Local farms offer the opportunity to pick your own apples.

New Truck Inspection Station in Planning Stages

Upper Macungie Police Chief Edgardo Colon is working with township engineers to build a site off of Schantz Road and Route 100 where police can conduct inspections of tractor-trailers.

There’s A New Patch in Town: Swallow Falls from Sony Picture Animation’s 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2' (Sponsored)

Excited for the new movie "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the island where the sequel takes place: Swallow Falls. Pack a fork. Sponsored by Sony Pictures.

Who Paid His $7,143 Tax Bill With $1 Bills?

Also making headlines: Councilman who peed on neighbor's lawn resigns, arrest in fatal crash, and LCCC President Don Snyder says he'll retire as he battles cancer.

Police Investigating Catalytic Converter Thefts

Upper Macungie Police are investigating the theft of two catalytic converters from vans parked at Creative Closets at 7248 Penn Drive.

Upper Macungie Trick or Treat Night is Oct. 25

Upper Macungie will hold Trick or Treat Night on Friday, Oct. 25, keeping with the tradition of holding the event on the Friday prior to Halloween.

LCCC President Don Snyder to Retire, Battling Cancer

Don Snyder, who has led Lehigh Carbon Community College for 13 years, said Thursday he is battling cancer and will retire from the college.

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Upper Macungie Commits $200K to Mobile Command Unit

Upper Macungie Supervisors voted Thursday night to join South Whitehall Township officials to fund the purchase of a shared incident command vehicle.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Skydiving Olympics, Property Tax Protester Top Local News

Top stories from Patches across the Lehigh Valley.

Community Update

Your Weekend: Parkland Football and Grim's Greenhouse Fall Festival

Go to Grim's Greenhouse this weekend to kick off the fall season. The Parkland Community Library is packed with events Saturday. There's a free jazz concert at St. Paul's UCC Church Sunday. Parkland H.S. teams compete on the athletic fields Saturday.

Better Deals Than Back to School Sales

Find out how you can cloth your kids for less at area consignment sales.

Community Police Academy Will Give Adults Behind-the-Scenes Peek

The Upper Macungie Community Police Academy, starting Oct. 1, will give 30 participants a behind-the-scenes look at police work through the eyes of officers.

7 Things You Probably Don't Want to Know About Head Lice

Dried up lice and nits have been found on the hair of Egyptian mummies.

Parkland Open House Nights Set for Next Week

Upper Macungie parents can visit their child's schools on Open House nights, which are scheduled next week, in addition to PTO nights. Picture days are also scheduled for next week.

Small group training

Episode 2: Dementia and the Toxins that Destroy Memory and Learning

"Fight Cancer With Your Fork!" Free Lecture

"Fight Cancer With Your Fork!" Free Lecture

Thursday in Upper Mac: Book Talk and Johnny Drama

Teens will hold a ministry program at St. Joseph the Worker Parish and the Upper Macungie Supervisors hold their monthly meeting Thursday.

How I Paid Off My Mortgage In 4 Years

Ingrid Schwarz devised a strategy to pay off her mortgage faster than its term. Could you do the same?

Poll Numbers Low For Obama, Casey, Toomey

Voters aren’t happy with the president or Pennsylvania’s senators.

Councilman Who Peed on Neighbor's Lawn Resigns: Top Local News

Top stories from Patches across the Lehigh Valley.

Police Chief Asks Supervisors for 2 More Officers

Upper Macungie Police Chief Edgardo Colon tells township supervisors he'd like to hire two new police officers next year and that the $3.6 million police budget is significantly less than asked for originally.

Jury: Trexlertown Stabbing Suspect Guilty

Online court records say that Demar Campbell, 28, of Allentown was found guilty of multiple charges in connection with a Feb. 8 stabbing in Trexlertown.

Police Investigating Best Western Wallet Theft

Upper Macungie Police say they are investigating a recent wallet theft at the Best Western Hotel on Tilghman Street.

Five Things to Know About Rosh Hashanah

The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, begins today at sunset.

Wednesday in Upper Mac: Rosh Hashanah and PTO Meeting

High school sports matches and a special supervisors budget meeting also highlight Wednesday's activities.

What’s the Going Rate for a Child’s Haircut?

Haircuts are a rite of passage for many kids, but just how much will that trip to the salon or barber cost you?

First Day of School

2013/2014 Parkland Gray Wrestling Registrations NOW OPEN!!!!

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