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Josh Popichak

Josh Popichak

Josh Popichak is a veteran local journalist with an extensive background in print and digital news. A Bethlehem native, he has a Bachelor’s degree in history and has maintained a lifelong affinity for the subject. He founded Saucon Source to fill a need for independent local journalism, which has thrived with the support of an engaged, enthusiastic readership. He thanks the community, whose continued support makes this site possible.

Josh's Latest Articles

Bartek-Patient Spine
St. Luke’s Spine Program Allows Man to Go on Hunting Trip (Sponsored)

David Bartek is looking forward to a hunting trip in Texas this month with his stepsons and nephew. Back in September, that hardly seemed possible, but thanks to the new Comprehensive Spine program at St. Luke’s, he’s back on track to bag a Texas whitetail deer.

Teen Entrepreneur Challenge
Penn State Lehigh Valley Announces 2019 Teen Entrepreneur Challenge

Penn State Lehigh Valley, Lehigh Valley LaunchBox and Perkiomen School offer a 10-day summer camp for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in developing the foundation for a successful business or product idea.

Island Park
Learn About Easton’s Long-Lost Island Park at Jan. 9 Talk, Dinner

Local history buffs will want to attend a 7 p.m. talk by Robert Pasquini about Easton's ā€œIsland Parkā€ on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at Seidersville Hall, 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem.

Felony Lane Gang
Police Department Warns Residents About ‘Felony Lane Gang’

An area police department is warning residents about a loosely-knit group of criminals known as the "Felony Lane Gang," who law enforcement officials believe have been active recently in parts of the Lehigh Valley, southeastern Pennsylvania and central New Jersey.

Donovan
George J. Donovan, 72, of Williams (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

George J. Donovan, 72, of Williams Township, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

Breast Cancer Check
St. Luke’s Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Raises $10,500 for Breast Cancer Patients

St. Luke’s Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery raised $10,500 for the St. Luke’s Cancer Compassion Fund for breast cancer during a fun-filled evening at the Event Center at Blue in Bethlehem Oct. 25. A check for that amount was presented Wednesday.

Man Allegedly Threatened Couple at Lower Saucon Business

An Allentown man is charged with two misdemeanor counts of Terroristic Threats with the Intent to Terrorize Another after police say he allegedly threatened an ex-girlfriend and the man she was with inside a Lower Saucon Township bowling alley and fun center Dec. 2.

springfield township springtown police burglary
Woman Dies in Springfield Township Fire

A 67-year-old woman died in a fire in the 900 block of State Road in Springfield Township, Bucks County, Thursday morning.

John Murphy
John ‘Jack’ Francis Murphy, 82, Formerly of Lower Saucon (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

John "Jack" Francis Murphy, 82, formerly of Lower Saucon Township, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 at his residence. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

Beer & Wine Eatery
Beer & Wine Eatery Opens at Hellertown Giant

After months of development and just in time for the holidays, a beer and wine store known as a Beer & Wine Eatery opened inside the Giant supermarket in the Creekside Marketplace shopping center on Leithsville Road in Lower Saucon Township Wednesday.