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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

Stuck Trucks
2 Trucks Get Stuck Near I-78 Within Hours of Each Other

Incidents involving tractor-trailers exiting I-78 at Rt. 412 and proceeding down narrow borough side streets only to become stuck when they cannot turn around is continuing unabated.

Katherine E. Stanton, 82, of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Katherine E. Stanton, 82, of Hellertown, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 at Moravian Village, Bethlehem. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

gail priestas
Gail A. Priestas, 63, Formerly of Lower Saucon (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Gail A. Priestas, 63, of Voorhees, N.J., formerly of Lower Saucon Township, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 at Cooper University Hospital, Camden, N.J. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

Black River Road
Resident Says Aggressive Drivers a Problem on Black River Road

A Lower Saucon Township resident implored township council to ask Police Chief Tom Barndt to beef up the police presence along a section of Black River Road where he said aggressive drivers could cause an accident.

Pets in Need of Homes: Bob Marley (Brought to You by A Furry Tail Come True)

Sweet Bob Marley is a nine-year-old Shih Tzu mix who should be adopted out with his brother Gizmo, since they have been together since they were puppies and rely on each other. Meet them at the Center for Animal Health and Welfare.

Elizabeth Jani
Elizabeth R. Jani, 83, of Bingen (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Elizabeth R. Jani, 83, of Bingen, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

John McConaghy
John McConaghy, 72, of Bethlehem (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

John McConaghy, 72, of 737 Main Street, Bethlehem, Pa., entered into eternal life on Nov. 2, 2018. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

Players of the Stage Oliver Twist
Watch ‘Oliver Twist’ Presented by Players of the Stage

This Christmas season the Players of the Stage present the Charles Dickens classic 'Oliver Twist' (adapted by Joellen Bland) to benefit the Allentown Rescue Mission.

house fire cedar
Breaking News: Crews Battle House Fire on Cedar Road in Hellertown
Racism Lawsuit SVSD Taxes Bullying
Saucon Valley SD Settles Lawsuit That Alleged Racism in Schools

A year-and-a-half after it was filed by a district family the Saucon Valley School District has agreed to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit that alleged a failure by district officials to deal with racial harassment and threats against two black students.