Along with the new era of social distancing ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic there is now even greater need for social services and public assistance, which is why state lawmakers and officials are working to ensure those needs are met.
Pennsylvania food banks will remain open and are delivering food to agencies, such as pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens, Senator Lisa Boscola (D-18) announced last week.
On Thursday, as part of an effort to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf made the decision to order all "non-life-sustaining businesses" to close by 8 p.m. or risk punishment starting Saturday. Wolf said Friday he would delay enforcement, as some in the business community struggled with the directive and its implications.
The Fountain Hill Borough Planning Commission met Monday night to consider a special exception which would allow Ashley Development Corporation to demolish the Hosey building as part of their plans to construct a senior living apartment complex in its place.
"I’m not against development. It just has to be smart development," says Creek Road resident Robert Ashford, who recently formed the group Save Creek Road to oppose the rezoning of a property near his home.
The Borough of Fountain Hill is holding a Planning Commission meeting this Monday, March 9, to discuss appeals regarding the planned development at the site of the Hosey building.
As part of their community outreach efforts, the Center for Animal Health and Welfare has created a novel way for animal lovers to read and spend time with some of their furry guests.
Tom Wargo, zoning officer for the Borough of Fountain Hill, recently discovered more than 700 unaccounted for rental properties in the borough. As it turns out, Wargo and Fountain Hill Borough Council may have found a solution to help prevent similar oversights in the future.
Anyone serious about real estate marketing in the digital age might want to get to know HomeSpot Media. The Bethlehem-based company was founded in the summer of 2014 and has since used cutting-edge technology and marketing approaches to excel in its niche.
Maintaining security is of utmost importance when it comes to government buildings, which is why the Borough of Fountain Hill hopes to beef up theirs, with the help of a $400,000 grant for security improvements to Borough Hall.
