This Week in Harrisburg

Gordon Ramsay Visit, Trayvon Martin Rally and Cow Mishap Top Lehigh Valley News

Best Hospital rankings, West Ward standoff, fires and bridge repairs also made headlines this week.

Man Caused Violent Scene at Restaurant, Police Say

Michael A. Delaney, 29, of Kent, Wash., is facing numerous charges related to an alleged incident at Melt restaurant in The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.

Community Outreach Benefit Will Help Local Families in Need

I-78 Stop in U. Saucon Leads to Drug Charges

A vehicle stop on I-78 in Upper Saucon Township led to charges for a New Jersey man.

Coopersburg Man a 'Summer Scholar' at St. Joe's

Samuel Schadt, a chemical biology major at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, is working with Rev. Peter Clark, SJ on the topic, "Health promoter model."

Volunteers Needed for KidsPeace Annual Soccer Invitational

Low Cost Vaccination Clinic for Cats and Dogs

Celebrate Recovery at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church

CSC Run for a Head Start 5k

Celebrate Recovery

Lehigh Valley Jewish Physicians Come to Aid of Young Ethiopian Boy

Afton Village to Host Neighborhood Sale on Saturday

The neighborhood yard sale in Upper Saucon Township is well-established, according to a Patch Facebook fan.

Car Seat Check Will Be Held Friday in Upper Saucon

A free car seat check sponsored by Safe Kids Allentown-Bethlehem will be held at the Capital Blue Store at the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Coopersburg Resident Named to Choir College Dean's List

Katianne Janney was named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Westminster Choir College of Rider University.

Taste Beers of the Past at Blueberry Festival

Burnside Plantation's annual Blueberry Festival in Bethlehem will include a Colonial brewing demonstration, along with delicious desserts, activities for kids and much more.

Heat Will Create 'Dangerous Conditions' Thursday

Limit your time outdoors Thursday as a heat wave intensifies.

Lehigh Valley Non Profit Awareness Expo 2013

When Neighbors Share Lawn Mowers

From lawn mowers to chainsaws, Patch neighbors are splitting the cost of big ticket items to save money. Believe it or not, it's also helping their friendships.

Blueberry Festival

Pints From the Past

4 Tips For Adult Students To Save Up To $10,000

SLMS Student Places Second in Dressage Festival

Madelyn Binder, a Southern Lehigh Middle School student, competed at The Lendon Gray Dressage Festival in Saugerties, N.Y., last weekend.

Celeb Chef Has Area Eatery in His Sights

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will try to revitalize Bella Luna in Forks Township this week. The filming is for an episode of Ramsay's popular TV show "Kitchen Nightmares."

Coopersburg Resident Named to Dean's List at Gettysburg

Vaughn Rennie of Coopersburg was recently named to the spring 2013 deans' commendation list at Gettysburg College.

Alleged Counterfeiter Targeted Snack Stand, Chief Says

Hellertown Police Chief Robert Shupp told Borough Council Monday that a man suspected of passing counterfeit currency was recently arrested in the borough.

Floodzone on Limeport road?

AT&T Wants to Build Cell Tower on Preston Lane

The proposed 150-foot cell tower would be located near Upper Saucon Township Community Park and the Southern Lehigh Public Library.

Where's the Cheapest Gas in So. Lehigh?

Gas prices are again on the rise.

4 Appointed to So. Lehigh Library Board

Four Southern Lehigh Public Library board members were appointed by Upper Saucon Township supervisors.

Center Valley Man Named to Thomas Jefferson Dean's List

Peter Lynch of Center Valley was named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

New App Makes Photos Smurfier (Sponsored)

Add the Smurfs to your family photographs and make your world a little Smurfier. Sponsored by “The Smurfs 2.”

Free Movie Screening of "Living for 32" in Center Valley

Huge Multi Family Barn sale July 12-13 8am-12pm

McKenzie Browne Skates to Win

Making Pennsylvania More Business Friendly

Community Update

Top 5 Spots for Ice Cream and Fro Yo in So. Lehigh

According to Yelp reviewers, the following local businesses are the best places to buy cold treats in the Southern Lehigh area.

Heat Wave Strikes So. Lehigh Area This Week

The heat index on Thursday and Friday could top 100 degrees.

Beat the Heat (Wave) at Soleco Pool