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Northampton County

Mar 10, 2020

It’s time to end the high cost of low wages

Our economy is booming, at least that’s what the economists say, so why then do so many of my constituents tell me they’re struggling to make ends meet?

Feb 13, 2020

A Conversation with: Lamont McClure, Northampton County Executive

Northampton County has a population of just under 303,000 and is home to many major and nationally known employers including C. F. Martin & Co in Nazareth, the maker of Martin Guitars; candy maker Just Born Inc. in Bethlehem, and art products manufacturer, Crayola Inc., in Easton.

Dec 6, 2019

New LVHN hospital campus to be named Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hecktown Oaks

Lehigh Valley Health Network broke ground Dec. 6 on its new hospital campus along Hecktown Road in Lower Nazareth Township.

Nov 18, 2019

Updated utilities attract better businesses

Sewer lines aren’t a popular topic of conversation in most circles, but this year they’ve become a hot debate in Upper Mount Bethel Township. Wastewater systems are necessary to protect the environment, water quality and public health. Normally, a utility like this wouldn’t be controversial, but some residents are worried that an updated sewer system might open the door to rampant developmen[...]

Jun 27, 2019

Hellertown café blends ice cream, fantasy themes

People looking for a unique way to cool off this summer may want to head over to Hellertown for a scoop of Paradise Island or Mermaid Lagoon ice cream. Those and other flavors are being served up from medieval-style cauldrons at Mystical Treatsss Café, which opened earlier this year.

Jun 13, 2019

Young professional launches semi-pro soccer club

The Lehigh Valley has professional hockey and baseball teams but no soccer.