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'500-Pound Gorilla,' Tweets by Julian Stolz Top Local News

An Emmaus firefighter and 'Macungie's Bonnie & Clyde' also make headlines

'It Hurt That We Couldn't Help Them:' Emmaus Firefighter

Firefighter Kasey Beck tells his story about the tragic March 17 fire in Emmaus.

Dad Demands School Board Director's Resignation

Lou Schuler addressed the East Penn Board of School Directors Monday with concerns about social media posts made by Director Julian Stolz.

The six member communities of the Southwestern Lehigh County Comprehensive Plan met Wednesday with concerns about rampant growth throughout the region. But mostly in Lower Macungie Township.

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East Penn Cuts 'Courtesy Busing' Limit in Half

It was a busy meeting for the East Penn School Board on Monday when it also voted to change the cut-off limit for student to be bused to .75 of a mile from 1.5 miles.

Wescosville Teacher Named B104 Teacher of the Month

Way to go, Mike Mauro!

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Municipalities Discuss Aggressive Development

The six member communities of the Southwestern Lehigh County Comprehensive Plan met Wednesday for the first time since the plan was signed in 2005. So much has changed since then.

Eyer Middle School Principal To Retire

David Silfies' resignation was accepted Monday by the East Penn Board of Supervisors. He will be missed.

Charles Ballard, president of the East Penn Board of School Directors wrote an editorial about demagogues and why they make it difficult for stong candidates to come forward.

Macungie's 'Bonnie & Clyde' Will Go to Trial

Blake Bills and Shayna Sykes of Macungie, who earlier in the month allegedly stole two police cars and led chases through Camden and Philadelpia, will go to trial.


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