Karen Ambrose of Upper Saucon Township is now back to making beautiful music with her violin thanks to extraordinary care from Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s. Continue Reading →
Josh Popichak
Josh Popichak is a journalist and publisher who is passionate about providing an open online platform and advocating for independent, local news. He has covered news--first in print, later online--in the Saucon Valley area of eastern Pennsylvania since 2005. In addition to writing extensively about local issues, he uses Facebook, Instagram and other social media to help personalize and broaden awareness of topics affecting the communities he covers. He also manages the Facebook pages for several local businesses as part of his business, Saucon Source LLC. He is a 1999 graduate of Bates College, where he was a history major and arts editor for the student newspaper.
Recent Posts
Truck vs. Pole Accident Closes Seidersville Road
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A hit-and-run accident in which the driver of a truck reportedly struck and damaged a utility pole at the intersection of Seidersville Road and Fire Lane in Lower Saucon Township resulted in the closure of Seidersville between Old Philadelphia Pike and Emaus Avenue late Friday afternoon. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Community, Family, Police, Traffic, Accident, Detour, Hit-and-Run, Lower Saucon Township
Richland Relatives Held for Trial in Fatal Elder Neglect Case
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Four Upper Bucks residents were ordered held for trial Thursday on neglect charges stemming from the death of an 84-year-old man who authorities say died 12 days after being hospitalized in a state of starvation and septic shock from bedsores. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police, Albert Weaver Jr., Albert Weaver Sr., Bedsores, Bucks County, Elder Abuse, Elderly, Family
Pets in Need of Homes: Betsy (Brought to You by A Furry Tail Come True)
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Betsy is a three-year-old Dachshund mix whose time was up at another shelter. She is happy to now be at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, where she is doing well. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Community, Family, Pets in Need of Homes, Sponsored, A Furry Tail Come True, Adopt, Adoption, Betsy
St. Luke’s Announces List of 2018 Graduating Residents and Fellows
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St. Luke’s University Health Network recently announced its 2018 Intern, Resident and Fellow graduates–physicians and providers who have completed specialty training through residencies and fellowships at St. Luke’s. The 26th annual graduation ceremony was held June 15 at Moravian College Foy Hall. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Community, Family, Health, Schools, Class of 2018, Fellow, Graduates, Graduation
‘Dental Tourism’ Savings Can Come at High Price: Word of Mouth With Dr. Clarke Woodruff (Sponsored)
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Having a dental procedure performed in another country at a significant savings may seem appealing, but if something goes wrong the financial implications can be staggering, and obtaining legal recourse is nearly impossible, says Dr. Clarke Woodruff, DMD, of Hellertown. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Community, Opinion, Sponsored, Costa Rica, Dental, Dental Tourism, Dentist, Dr. Clarke Woodruff
Lower Saucon Township Hires New Zoning Officer
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Lower Saucon Township Council Wednesday unanimously approved the hiring of a new township zoning officer. Township manager Leslie Huhn said James Young has 13 years of experience as a zoning officer and building code official. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Community, Family, Government, Codes, Employee, Hired, James Young
UGI Announces Price Cut, Average Customer Will Save $1.81 a Month
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Residential heating customers of UGI Utilities Inc.’s Gas Division will see their monthly gas bills decrease by an average of $1.81 beginning July 1 due to a tax relief credit, the company said Thursday. The price cut came after the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission directed utility companies to provide a credit to customers based on the decrease in federal corporate tax rates and other tax changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Community, Family, Government, Bill, Energy, Gas, Natural Gas
3 Miles of Limeport Pike to Be Closed for Bridge Replacement
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Thursday that a nearly three-mile section of Limeport Pike in Upper Saucon and Lower Milford townships will be closed from Saturday, June 23 through mid-August for the replacement of a 1928 bridge over a tributary to the Saucon Creek. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Community, Family, Government, Traffic, Bridge, Closed, Detour
L. Saucon Councilwoman Wants Hillclimb to Pay for Police Overtime
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It’s one of the biggest events held annually in Lower Saucon Township, but Steel City only has an added police presence during the Freemansburg Motorcycle Hillclimb & Bike Show because township taxpayers are paying for it. Continue Reading →
