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Then and Now: History Through the Hellertown Streets
In Hellertown, hundreds of years' worth of history can be found in the borough's collection of street names.
Then & Now: Hellertown Post Office Delivers Small Town Charm
Just like the fictional town of Mayberry on 'The Andy Griffith Show,' Hellertown has a post office that contributes greatly to the health and happiness of its residents. Postmaster Joe DiRusso is proud to be part of his...
Then and Now: Hellertown’s Laubach Jail
Is the old Laubach jail haunted? As Halloween draws ever closer, you might consider stopping by for your own investigation.
Then & Now with Vassi’s Drive-In: Part Two
Situated at the Hellertown exit off I-78, Vassi's Drive-In serves both travelers and local customers. The pleasant mix of new and familiar faces often fosters interesting conversations.
Then & Now with Vassi’s Drive-In: Part One
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...
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...