John Best
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Loud booms expected Wednesday night in Slate Belt as part of July 4 fireworks demo
Celebration Fireworks will be giving a demonstration of the company’s newest products. → Read More
River Pointe plans to build waste water treatment plant in Slate Belt. How will it work?
Water and sewage from the complex would be treated at the newly built plant and then released as part of a massive drip irrigation system. → Read More
Residents in Slate Belt township are trashing a 116% hike in waste-hauling rates
The rate for trash and recycling collection went from $225 per household in 2022, to $485 in 2023. → Read More
River Pointe development’s plan for sewer system is focus of public meeting in Slate Belt
River Pointe officials have discussed building up to 6 million square feet of commercial and industrial buildings on the site in Upper Mount Bethel Township. → Read More
U. Mt. Bethel Twp. manager suspended without pay over road paving contract
In December, a township supervisor began questioning large paving bills that were coming into the township. → Read More
Warren County township looks to redevelop former A&P supermarket site
A&P was the anchor store in the White Township Plaza until the supermarket shut down eight years ago → Read More
Nazareth Area students use STEAM power at science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics event (PHOTOS)
The science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics event featured toy car track building and other engineering challenges, games and puzzles. → Read More
276-unit residential complex approved for construction on Slate Belt woodlands
Pen Argyl Borough Council granted preliminary/final land development approval to Huratiak Homes LLC Monday night. → Read More
College Hill’s Cattell Street poised to get safer for pedestrians thanks to $710K grant
The road’s sidewalks are frequented by Lafayette College students and Easton residents. → Read More
Lehigh University says no students housing, welcomes community input for 3 Bethlehem churches
The church congregations voted Feb. 5 to approve the sale of the churches to Lehigh University. → Read More
Bethlehem City Council denies Lehigh University a liquor license for new pub
The plan was to open a pub and restaurant as part of renovations that are underway at the university center. → Read More
Fast-food chain, oil-change center proposed off Rout 248 in Nazareth area
Easton Eastgate LLC representatives went before the Lower Nazareth Township Zoning Hearing Board with the plans on Tuesday. → Read More
Slate Belt township threatens to sue park foundation to get financial information
The foundation is a private entity created to raise funds and support for the township-owned Potomac Street Community Park. → Read More
Slate Belt township passes on buying river island, but hopes to preserve it remain
One plan to preserve the island isn’t moving forward, but there are hopes another plan will materialize. → Read More
$42M recycling facility planned in Slate Belt will feature new technology, new jobs
The materials recovery facility will be designed to facilitate tours and include a 4,000-square-foot Sustainability Education Center. → Read More
9-month road closure ends as rockfall mitigation work completed in the Slate Belt
Riverton Road is now open in Upper Mount Bethel Township. → Read More
Upper Mount Bethel wants public input on plans for a 171-acre preserve
The township has preserved the acreage at the former Eastern Industries quarry site on Million Dollar Highway purchased in 2008. → Read More
New deli and farm market in the Slate Belt to specialize in locally sourced meats and produce
Frank’s Deli and Farm Market is coming to North Delaware Drive in Upper Mount Bethel Township. → Read More
Slate Belt township faces 116% increase in garbage and recycling collection fees
A new Waste Management contract beginning in 2023 is up for approval in Upper Mount Bethel Township. → Read More
Rockfall mitigation work begins to open Slate Belt road along unstable cliff
The plan is to remove any loose materials to stabilize the cliff so the roadway below is safe for vehicles and people. → Read More