Though linseed oil and one-room schoolhouses are no longer a part of Hellertown life, the spirit of harmony still flourishes. It is due to the efforts of Christopher and Simon that Hellertown, with its diversity of opinion, background and people, is a community where all are welcome.
Lucy of Hellertown says that after Sunday's victory over Cincinnati, it looks like the Eagles are "finally waking up and becoming playoff-ready.” Saucon Source columnist and Eagles fan Helen Behe also has thoughts about the team's latest win.
The bell on the door chimes as I step inside Kindred Spirits, escaping a bizarrely warm 80-degree day in late October. When contrasted with the heat and traffic of Water Street, the herbal smells and soothing music inside Kindred Spirits is especially calming. I’m here to chat with store owner June Rose, who is all smiles when given the opportunity to discuss her beloved New Age shop.
Saucon Source columnist and Eagles fan Helen Behe shares her thoughts about the hometown team in this new biweekly series.
In Hellertown, hundreds of years' worth of history can be found in the borough's collection of street names.
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 community's postal legacy.
Is the old Laubach jail haunted? As Halloween draws ever closer, you might consider stopping by for your own investigation.
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.
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 subsisting on granola bars and peanut butter sandwich crackers.
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.'
