One of the first things travelers see when coming off I-78 in Hellertown is a sign for Vassi's Drive-In, advertising “Fresh, fast, delicious” eats. It’s an irresistible invitation for travelers, some of whom undoubtedly have been...
Author - Helen Behe
Then & Now: Hellertown’s Detwiller Plaza
Containing two of Hellertown's most beloved landmarks, the borough's Detwiller Plaza has become a time capsule. Helen Behe explains how in 'Then & Now.'
Then and Now with Klotz’s Bait & Tackle Shop
With trout season having recently begun, Helen Behe stopped into Klotz’s Bait and Tackle Shop in Hellertown to see how things are going.
Then and Now: Polk Valley Park is a Gift to the Community
Polk Valley Park was not always intended to be for recreation. Its 48 acres were once destined to be purchased and developed into a residential area consisting of 155 homes. But those plans never came to pass; instead, in 2002...
Yeager’s Pharmacy with Mykola Salata (Part 2): Then & Now
Devotion to the community is not a novel aspect of Yeager’s Pharmacy’s history, which dates back 70 years. Under the ownership of pharmacist Mykola ‘Myk’ Salata, the Hellertown drugstore continues to provide the kind of small...
Yeager’s Pharmacy with Mykola Salata (Part One): Then & Now
Devotion to the community is not a novel aspect of Yeager’s Pharmacy's history, which dates back 70 years. Under the ownership of pharmacist Mykola 'Myk' Salata, the Hellertown drugstore continues to provide the kind of small...
Hellertown’s Dimmick Park: Then & Now
Nearly a century ago, Hellertown's Morris Dimmick spearheaded the development of a public space for recreation and relaxation that is still enjoyed by countless local residents. Today, that space bears his name.