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Columns

The Katz Meow

By Arthur Joel Katz
The School Board Election: A Guide for the Perplexed
Trillions for Defense, But Not One Cent for Waste
Why Obama Personifies MLK's Dream for America
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Hellertown-Lower Saucon Welcome Video

By Josh Popichak
Watch Our Welcome Video
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Editor's Corner

By Josh Popichak
Not Signed Up for the Patch Newsletter? You're Missing Out!
Retro Recipe: Snowball Pudding with Sour Cherry Sauce
What's Your Family's Treasured Holiday Tradition?
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The Brunette Lucy

By Tamara Kells
Toiling in the Land of Twitter
Puzzled by Puzzles
The Trials and Tribulations of Hair Genes
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Molly's Woof

By Molly Katz
A Dictionary for Dogs
The Truth about Joel
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Charitable Thoughts

By Donald J. Gemmiti
Tips for Giving in the Season of Giving
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Letters to the Editor

PennDOT Has Imposed 'Havoc' on Hellertown [Letter]
School Board Election 'Guide' is Flawed [Letter]
PennDOT Needs to Rethink Rt. 412 Plan [Letter]
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Deal Me In

By Mark Pilarski
Spooks of the Green Felt
Glitches Happen
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Eye on Education

By Barbara Valladares
Eye on Education: Is College in Your Future?
Homework Tips for Saucon Valley Students
Tips for Talking to Your Children about 9/11
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Jenae's View

By Jenae Holtzhafer
A Tale of Potty Training Hubris
Music Makes a Difference
When Was the Last Time You Built a Fort?
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Susan's Seasons Greetings

By Susan Koomar
Rediscovering Pip the Mouse
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Keeping Them Honest

By Bernie O'Hare
Crash Diet Needed for All Government
What We Can Learn from the Allentown Explosion
How You Can Stop Election Fraud
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My Turn

By Bruce Frassinelli
The Day a Kindergartner Made a Break for It
Man, 82, Carded Buying Beer
Snookered by a Famous Commencement Speech
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The Girl Next Door

By Christina Georgiou
Grit Trumps Glitz in Camera Hunt
Did the Extreme Heat Melt Some People's Brains?
How to Get a 'Free' Computer
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Press Box

By Tom De Martini
Think Before Shouting at the Referees
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An Independent View

By Jon Geeting
How the Election Will Affect the Bi-County Health Department
Property Taxes: Something the Left and Right Can Agree On
What to Watch in PA's Electoral College Debate
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Life in the Slow Lane

By Margie Peterson
‘United 93’ Documents the End of Innocence
What’s Next? Frogs Falling From the Sky?
Charity Chief Tired of ‘Blame the Poor’ Mentality
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Moms Talk

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Should Kids be Allowed to Have Facebook Pages?
What’s a Good Age For Ear Piercing?
Should You Let Your Baby Cry It Out?
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Joanna Ireland, Renaissance Woman

By Jodi Ireland
Road Trip!
ISO Babysitters
Germaphobic Mom Relents
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What's On My Plate

By Eric Rappaport
The Corned Beef Conspiracy
A Community Rallies from the Pot
Food for Romance
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Whiz Kids

Meet Saucon Valley 'Whiz Kid' Katie Hoff
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Bites Nearby

By Patricia Ziegler-Boccadoro
Bites Nearby: Dragon Ball Restaurant
Get to Bonefish Grill. Period.
Bites Nearby: Fat Freddie's
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Savvy Saver

By Jenae Holtzhafer
Savvy Saver: Ways to Save on Fall Decorations
Savvy Saver: Six Ways to Prevent Mildew
Savvy Saver: Six Items to Shop for in September
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Great Escape

By Tara Zrinski
Great Escape: Haunted Hills Estate
Great Escape: Shocktoberfest
Great Escape: New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival
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Daily PatchCast

PatchCast: Gracedale; Solar Farm; Sewer Fees and CPR Rescue
PatchCast: Missing Man Found Dead; Animal Control; Kids' Day and March Madness
PatchCast: Sprinklers; Special Needs; Turnpike project and Donny's Retirement
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Get Out

By Tara Zrinski
Get Out: Grab Your Last Taste of Summer
Get Out: The Anti-Musikfest Weekend Planner
Get Out: 'The Wedding Singer' and Lisa Loeb
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Viewfinder

Photos: Sunday at the Saucon Valley Farmers' Market
Viewfinder: Eagles' Training Camp 2012
Viewfinder: Bechdolt's at Historic Bethlehem Farmers Market
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Patch Picks

Patch Picks: Five Patriotic Presidents Day Facts
Patch Picks: Five Lovey-Dovey Valentine’s Day Facts
Patch Picks: 6 Spooky Spots in the Saucon Valley
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Dining Dad

By Kristian Ball
Destination Dining Dad Reviews: Wegmans
Dining Dad Reviews: Vassi’s Drive-In
Dining Dad Reviews: Louie's Bakery and Eatery, Emmaus
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Saucon Secrets

By Lee Weidner
The Fun of Revealing Saucon Secrets
Recalling the Days of Bottled Milk
The Hess Family's Vast Impact on Pennsylvania History
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Saucon Real Estate Watch

By Lisa Wright
Low Down Payment Mortgages Mean Most First Time Buyers Can and Should Buy
Lehigh Valley Home Sales Increase 54 Percent
What's Going On in the Real Estate Markets?
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Why Is That?

Why is That? Creek Road vs. Saucon Rail Trail
Why is That? Applebutter Road Detour Sign
Why Is That? A Very Tall Road Sign
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Book Nook

By Cassandra Yorgey
Book Nook: 'Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick'
Book Nook: ‘The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer’
Book Nook: ‘After Obsession’ by Carrie Jones and Steven E. Wedel
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Balancing Act

By Mark Albright
What's All the Fuss About?
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At the Movies with Kelly-Anne

By Kelly-Anne Suarez
'Mr. Popper's Penguins' is Pleasant and Predictable
'Super 8' Relies on Nostalgia to Make It Work
'Water For Elephants' Lacks Romantic Spark
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Faith Matters

By Tim Zuck
Razing the Resurrection?
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Moxie Momma

By Tara Zrinski
Leashes Are for Dogs, Harnesses Are for Kids
Facebook Can Be a Powerful Tool for Parents
Supreme Court Ruling a Blow to Parents
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The Car Guy

By Joshua Gillem
The Car Guy: Local Man's '58 Fire Truck is a Treasure
The Car Guy: Some Insight Into the Dashboard Light
The Car Guy: How to Drive in the Rain (Part 2)
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Fashion Guru

By Amanda Muncy
Men's Swimwear: From Waterproof to Worry-Proof
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Local Business Spotlight

Local Business Spotlight: Pondelek's Florist and Gifts
Local Business Spotlight: Klassic Gold
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The Recipe Files

By Patricia Ziegler-Boccadoro
Recipe Files: Farfalle with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
Recipe Files: Pad Thai Coconut Chicken
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Photos of the Day

Photo of the Day: Covered Bridge in Winter
Photos of the Day: Moravian Sugar Cake
Photo of the Day: Cozy Cat
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Police Reports

Distracted Driver Causes 3-Car Accident, Police Say
Man Had Pot in Plastic Baggies, Police Say
Police Investigating Spruce Street Hit-and-Run
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Profiles in Volunteerism

By Megan Douress
Profiles in Volunteerism: Firefighter Frank Craig
Profiles in Volunteerism: Firefighter Matt Skibo
Profiles in Volunteerism: Junior Firefighter Joe Pryor
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Hurricane Irene

Post-Hurricane Assistance Available to Saucon Valley Residents
Township Issues Post-Storm Update
Compost Center Open for Residents with Storm Debris
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Pets in Need of Homes

Pets in Need of Homes: Jif and CaraMia
Pets in Need of Homes: Madaline and Polly
Pets in Need of Homes: Pennie and Elsy
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Remembering 9/11

September 11 Remembered at Solemn Ceremony
Remembering 9/11, In Your Words: Logan Tratnyek
Retired NYPD Officer Recounts 9/11 and Aftermath
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Cheap Trips

Cheap Trips: Linvilla Orchards and More
Cheap Trips: Conshohocken and More
Cheap Trips: Covered Bridge Tour and More
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Senior Spotlight

By Richard Hafner
Senior Spotlight on Jeremy Leidich
Senior Spotlight on Dana Linsky
Spotlight on Saucon Swimming: Peter Daniel
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PA Independent

Higher Ed Tuition Likely to Rise, With or Without PA Aid
Corbett Calls for New School District Block Grant Program
PA Delays Enforcement of Online Sales Tax Law
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Question of the Week

Question of the Week: What's a Food You 'Can't Stop' Eating?
Question of the Week: Do You Like Ice Cream Trucks?
Question of the Week: What's Your Favorite Type of Music?
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Breast Cancer Awareness Guide

PA Doctor Invents Shirt to Relieve Post-Mastectomy Pain
Easton Fountain Goes Pink For Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Expert to Speak at Lafayette
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Obituaries

Nancy A. Koch, 53, of Bethlehem Twp. [Obituary]
Rev. Fred P. Knieriem, 88, of Allentown [Obituary]
Arlene E. Wetzel, 84, of Hellertown [Obituary]
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Helping Hellertown

By Joshua Gillem
Parking Problems Plague the Hellertown Post Office
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THIS WEEK in Saucon Valley Schools

This Week in Saucon Valley Schools: Feb. 20-24
This Week in Saucon Valley Schools: Feb. 13-17
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Readers' Choice

Here Are Your 2012 Readers' Choice Winners!
Readers' Choice: Name the Best Place for Lunch with Friends
Readers' Choice: Name the Best Bar
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Election 2012

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Patch Election Guide
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Day Trip

Day Trip: Shady Brook Farm Fall Fest
Day Trip: Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival
Day Trip: Covered Bridges of the Lehigh Valley
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Politically Uncorrected

Tom Corbett and the Democrats' 'Nobody' Problem
7 Things That (Probably) Won't Happen in Pa. This Year
Who Will Oppose Corbett for Pa. Governor in 2014?
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This Week at Eagles Camp

By Dino Ciliberti
This Week at Eagles Camp: New Faces
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Philly Sports Chatter

By Dino Ciliberti
Roy Halladay's Philadelphia Phillies Days Dwindling
Philadelphia Eagles Score in NFL Draft
Draft Pick Huge Deal for Philadelphia Eagles
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Meet Lehigh Valley's 2012 GOP Delegates

Meet GOP Convention Delegate Pat Browne
Meet Lower Macungie's Chris Donatelli, Alternate GOP Delegate
Meet Alternate GOP Delegate Chris Donatelli
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Meet Lehigh Valley's 2012 Democrat Delegates

Your DNC Delegates to Hear Obama Tonight
Meet DNC Delegate Alexander Bryan Altieri
Meet DNC Delegate Julio Guridy
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Presidential Election

5 Things To Know About Pa. Election Day
The Man Who Wins Lehigh Valley Will Win Pa.
Pennsylvania Election Results 2012
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Hurricane Sandy

Superstorm Sandy Batters Bethlehem
Red Cross Tips for Sandy: What to Do
Halloween Parade and 5K Postponed for Sandy
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Visions for Vacancies

Former Beer Outlet: What Should Replace It?
Visions for Vacancies: 410 Main St., Hellertown
Visions for Vacancies: Olde Belmont Inne
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Lehigh Valley News Roundup

Fatal Shooting, Alleged $854K Embezzlement Top Lehigh Valley News
Dorney Fireworks, UFOs, Primary Top Lehigh Valley News
Stolen Picasso, New Steakhouse, Alleged Teacher Sex Assault Top Lehigh Valley News
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Lower Saucon Township Police Blotter

Man Backed Into Car in Giant Parking Lot, Police Say
Macarro Way Mailbox Vandalized, Police Say
Traffic Stop on Buttermilk Road Yields Pot, Police Say
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Who's Hiring

Who's Hiring: NVS Salon, The Original Tavern House
Who's Hiring: Saucon Valley Manor, Country Club
Who's Hiring: Landscape Company, Social Club
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Week in Review

Alleged Pot Find in Boy's Room, Rt. 412 'Havoc' Top Local News
Alleged Garbage Man Assault, School Board Race Top Local News
Rt. 412 Roadblocks, Dump Truck Accident Top Local News
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Lehigh Valley OMG PD

By Lehigh Valley Patch Staff
OMG PD: $2,500 Ransom Demanded from Woman, Police Say
OMG PD: House Painter Stole Picasso Drawing, Police Say
OMG PD: Girlfriend 'Held Hostage' After Internet Shut Off, Police Say
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You By Grape-Nuts

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Phillies Pitcher Cole Hamels Delivers Education to Communities in Need
Tell Us: What’s the Biggest Challenge You’ve Faced?
Student With Autism Shines On Stage
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