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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

Judith ‘Judy’ A. Hanner, 67, of Upper Saucon (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Judith 'Judy' A. Hanner, 67, of Upper Saucon Township, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at St. Luke's University Hospital, Fountain Hill. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

Edward J. Cheddar, 68, Formerly of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Edward J. Cheddar, 68, of Midlothian, Va., and formerly of Hellertown, Pa., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.

Celebrate the Season at Neighbors’ Christmas Open House Dec. 1-2

Visit Neighbors Home & Garden Center this weekend for savings and fun as the store kicks off the holiday season during their annual Christmas Open House Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2.

Health Records on iPhone Now Available to St. Luke’s Patients (Sponsored)

St. Luke’s University Health Network now supports Health Records on iPhone, which brings together hospitals, clinics and the existing Apple Health app to make it easier for patients to see their available medical data from multiple providers whenever they choose.

Joan A. Jones, 86, of Hanover Twp. (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Joan A. Jones, 86, of Hanover Township, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 at St. Luke's University Hospital, Fountain Hill. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

Sheepdog Cigar Club Donates Silver K-9
Hellertown Nonprofit Donates Food, Supplies to Bethlehem K-9 Cop

What does smoking cigars have to do with raising money to help local police K-9 units? It turns out that here in the Lehigh Valley, they have a whole lot to do with one another.

Joseph Arnold Knife Robbery
Hellertown Man Brandished Knife in Robbery Attempt, Police Say

A Hellertown man is facing attempted robbery and other charges after police say he used a knife to try and rob the Walgreens drugstore at 2535 William Penn Highway in Palmer Township at around 4:20 a.m. Saturday.

Photos: Hellertown Light Up Night Draws Thousands to Park

The first Hellertown Light Up Night event held in the borough's Dimmick Park was a hit, attracting a crowd of thousands Friday night, in spite of unseasonably cold weather.

Tom Snyder Obituary
Thomas A. ‘Uncle Tom’ Snyder, 87, Formerly of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Thomas A. 'Uncle Tom' Snyder, 87, formerly of Hellertown, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 at Phoebe Richland Health Care, Richlandtown. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

Pennsylvania Dutch PA Christmas
Enjoy an Old-Fashioned PA Dutch Christmas at Kutztown University

Would you like to experience Christmas the way Pennsylvania Germans did a century or more ago? You can do that at Christmas on the Farm, a celebration of the season and Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas and folk traditions that will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University.