Bootprints offers hope to veterans, first responders facing PTSD

How do you prevent military servicemembers, veterans and emergency first responders - many of whom have witnessed things that most people will never see - from harming themselves? It's not...

From trolley cars to trails, county preserves transportation history

A trolley car that spent decades hidden inside a house in Hamilton Township is among two century-old railway...

Local artists bring a personal touch to holiday shopping

Holiday shoppers looking for something more personal than a mass-produced gift can find plenty of options close to...

Native plant movement takes root in area communities

It’s November. The air is cooler. Pumpkins and mums will soon give way to holiday decorations. You’ve raked...

Eden Autism expands residential program with new area home

Jordan Grey loves comic books and cartoons. When you walk into his room at his Eden Autism home,...

Workhorse Chase Pullen emerged as Redbirds ace this year

Strikeouts may be sexy, but Chase Pullen finds quick outs even more appealing. And that comes from constantly pitching to contact.  “My game plan mostly is...

Mark Guterl: A great year, a bright future for Allentown High graduates

As another remarkable school year comes to a close, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the incredible Allentown High School Class of...

Roadwork delayed on Hamilton, Pearl streets

Construction on the Hamilton and Pearl Street Improvement Project has been delayed until the end of this week or Monday, July 13. The borough’s Hamilton...

History takes the center stage for America’s 250th

Before there was a country, there was a a river crossing in the dark, a capital city waiting in fear, a battlefield outside Princeton...

D’Angel Carpet Service, built on quality and affordability

From carpet installation and repair to hardwood floor refinishing, Brian Hinton has spent three decades helping area homeowners improve their homes one floor at...

At the crossroads of war and independence

Part 1 of a 2 part retrospective of the Allentown area’s importance during the American Revolution. Trenton, Princeton and Mercer County have long commanded much...

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