David Kostival
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Proposed Poconos resort: How its sewage could impact watershed, private wells
An engineer and geologist spoke about how the proposed sewage system will work and why it's among the few viable options for the Paradise Township resort. → Read More
Not enough Latino organizations receive COVID grants, community members say
One community leader claims there is disparity between the organizations which received the Lehigh County grants and the local Latino population. → Read More
RACC gets zoning relief for new Weitz Healthcare Pavilion
Reading Area Community College is planning to convert its existing Weitz Hall, which will allow the school to double its enrollment in its health care program. → Read More
Lehigh County looks to spend $517K on election equipment
The plan includes the purchase of mail ballot extracting equipment and the upgrade of existing mail ballot sorting equipment. → Read More
Developer explains request for $300K from Reading for Trexler Mansion
Developer Alan Shuman is requesting $300,000 from Reading, which would be matched by the county, to pay for roof repairs at the former Elks lodge. → Read More
Residents voice frustration with Allentown Parking Authority
Residents asked for Allentown City Council's help in addressing issues they have with the parking authority. → Read More
Paradise Twp. hears from engineer for proposed Poconos resort
An engineer for the major resort that's proposed near Route 611 spoke about plans for on-site sewage and LED lighting. → Read More
Warren County commissioners introduce 2023 budget
The county purpose tax must provide for $75.5 million of the budget, while $30.5 million is anticipated to come from other revenue sources. → Read More
Reading to show HUD how it will spend $3.58M to address homelessness
Reading City Council will submit an action plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to receive funds to help combat homelessness. → Read More
Multiple parties interested in Iron Works site, Catasauqua manager says
Glenn Eckhart said the borough is working with the Lehigh County Redevelopment Authority to manage at least six parties interested in developing the site. → Read More
2 neighboring boroughs to regionalize fire services
The future of fire services in Catasauqua Borough and North Catasauqua Borough will look a little different. → Read More
Catasauqua Borough Council votes to remove councilman
Council learned that one of its members moved out of the borough at the end of last year, without giving any notice of the change in his residency. → Read More
Allentown City Council authorizes $100K to research ‘credible messenger program’
Some residents say they are already working in their communities as unpaid credible messengers who prevent violence through mediation and mentoring. → Read More
White Twp. reviews proposal to realign intersection for Jaindl warehouse project
The planning commission discussed realignment of the intersection of Foul Rift Road and Route 519 for two warehouse proposals by Jaindl Land Co. → Read More
Reading City Council tables funding request for roof repairs to Trexler Mansion
Council members said they want Alan Shuman, president of Shuman Development, to appear before council to answer questions regarding the financial need. → Read More
Reading City Council to petition court to fill vacant council seat
The District 5 seat was vacated on Jan. 9 when Donna Reed was appointed council president, but council failed to fill the seat within the required 30-day time limit. → Read More
Berks County maintains top bond rating
Commissioner Christian credited Robert Patrizio, the county’s chief financial officer, with maintaining Berks' bond rating. → Read More
Pocono Twp. amends zoning ordinance to set rules for warehouses
Some of the changes will require conditional-use hearings and approval for newly proposed truck terminals, distribution centers and warehouses. → Read More
Berks County Commissioners fill top election positions with existing county employees
The director of elections position has been vacant since July when Paige Riegner suddenly resigned after about five months on the job. → Read More
Allentown City Council hears from residents frustrated by gun violence
At one point, police had to intervene and remove some members of the public from Wednesday's City Council meeting. → Read More