In Hellertown, hundreds of years' worth of history can be found in the borough's collection of street names.
Author - Helen Behe
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...
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...