Politics & Government
Pulitzer Winner to Talk Smart Growth in Macungie
Pulitzer Prize Winner Thomas Hylton in coming to the Macungie Institute Nov. 26 to speak about the importance of Smart Growth in development.
Thomas Hylton, who won a Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing for the Pottstown Mercury, will speak at the Macungie Institute at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26.
Hylton is coming at the invitation of the Friends for the Protection of Lower Macungie Township, a group that promotes Smart Growth to combat suburban sprawl.
What: Thomas Hylton talking about Smart Growth
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When: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26
Where: The Macungie Institute, 510 East Main Street, Macungie, PA 18062
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How much: Free. But there is limited seating so you might want to reserve a seat with the "Friends" or get there early.
Hylton is the author of "Save Our Land, Save Our Towns" which makes the case for comprehensive planning to help preserve the countryside, cities and towns. He won a Pulitzer for The Mercury of Pottstown in 1990 for his editorials advocating the preservation of farmland and open space.
He has won several statewide awards for his ongoing preservation efforts.
