Pooping Puppies, Missing Mayor Top Local News

Mayors Against Illegal Guns Thank Pat Toomey
A new TV commercial thanks U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey for trying to expand gun background checks.

Tell Us: What’s the Biggest Challenge You’ve Faced?
Whether it's being the first in your family to graduate college or raising money for a local cause, tell us your stories. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.

Emmaus High School Lands 4 Freddy Award Nominations
Emmaus High School's "Legally Blonde" secures four Freddy Award nominations, including for Outstanding Featured Performance by an Actress and Outstanding Featured Performance by an Actress.

Share Your Emmaus High Senior Ball Photos
Emmaus High School's senior prom is Friday at The Palace in Allentown. Share your photos.

Alburtis is turning 100 and you're invited to a big birthday party this weekend.

Is Costco Still Coming to Lower Macungie?
What's happening with the proposed Hamilton Crossings shopping center that will feature the Lehigh Valley's first Costco store?

Emmaus Wins an Emmy Award
Three Emmaus High School seniors were awarded an Emmy for their video about the dangers of distracted driving.

Macungie business owner Tim Romig raised his concerns about a virus on the mayor's computer at Monday night's borough council meeting.

The Emmaus High School Junior Prom was held on Saturday at the Rodeway Inn and Conference Center.

32 Pounds of Unwanted Drugs Collected in Macungie
Saturday's National Drug Take-Back Day saw Macungie residents bring in 32 pounds of unwanted drugs. Overall, Lehigh County residents discarded a record 1,557.5 pounds of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications.

New Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Opens
The new Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse in Allentown features a gourmet salad bar and slow-grilled meats carved table side by 'gauchos.'

Pooping Puppy Problem Persists in Macungie
Borough resident Paul Smith addressed Macungie Borough Council during the public comment portion of Monday night's meeting to talk about his ongoing problem with a neighbor's dogs defecating on his property.

Macungie Borough Council voted 6-1 to authorize Borough Manager Chris Boehm to put two borough vehicles up for sale.

Shoemaker Elementary Visited by Phantoms
Students in a fourth-grade art class at Shoemaker were asked to create 3D computer designs of the new Phantoms hockey arena. They then presented their work to representatives of the hockey who came to visit their school.

Tuesday: Don't Miss Lower Macungie Community Day
Lower Macungie's third annual Community Day will be held Tuesday at the community center.

Lower Macungie Patch Gets a New Editor
Jennifer Marangos takes the helm of Lower Macungie Patch today.