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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

Saucon Valley Spirit Parade
The SV Spirit Parade is Sunday, Oct. 21: Here’s What You Need to Know

One of the biggest events of the year in Saucon Valley is this Sunday, Oct. 21, rain or shine. The annual Saucon Valley Spirit Parade will be held in Hellertown at 2 p.m.

Little Panther Rundown: Saucon Valley vs. N. Lehigh Bulldogs

Week 6 of the Saucon Valley Youth Sports Association's youth football season was played on a beautiful day for football right here in Dimmick Park. The visiting Northern Lehigh Bulldogs played well and provided some tough competition for the various divisions.

If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes: Spiritual Corner With Amy

One day recently spirit wanted me to put this on my affirmation board: 'If nothing changes, nothing changes!' I believe for those who feel stuck, this is for YOU! You are never stuck. It's just an illusion.

St. Luke's Center Valley
St. Luke’s Care Now-Center Valley Moving to New Location

St. Luke’s University Health Network’s Care Now–Center Valley is moving to a new location. It will open at 5445 Lanark Road on Oct. 22. The current Center Valley Care Now location at 4801 Saucon Creek Road closes as of Oct. 16.

Time Running Out to Easily Install Truck Prohibition Signs, Chief Says

The days of easily and cheaply installing 'No Trucks Allowed' signs on locally-owned roads are soon coming to an end, Hellertown Police Chief Robert Shupp told borough council Monday.

DA: Unexploded Bombs Could Still Be Live Throughout Upper Bucks

Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub said Tuesday that some explosive devices allegedly deployed earlier this year by suspected Upper Bucks bomber David W. Surman Jr. and his alleged co-conspirator and girlfriend Tina May Smith could still be live and a danger to members of the public. Devices have been linked to explosions in Milford Township, as well as Ottsville and Upper Black Eddy.

Tree Removal Isn’t for Temporary Bridge, Borough Manager Confirms

The removal of trees along West Water Street in Hellertown borough near the Water Street Bridge has nothing to do with a rumored plan to install a temporary bridge there, Borough Manager Cathy Hartranft confirmed Monday.

CSS Group Fitness and Nutrition Brings Fitness to You (Sponsored)

At CSS Group Fitness and Nutrition, we bring fitness to you! CSS Group Fitness is not a gym. We don’t have a location. But we are everywhere in the Saucon Valley and Southern Lehigh areas, and beyond!

Buy Tickets for ‘Dressed to the K-9’s,’ Animal Shelter Benefit (Brought to You by A Furry Tail Come True)

An upcoming event in Hellertown will benefit the largest animal shelter in Northampton County. 'Dressed to the K-9's,' a fundraiser for the Center for Animal Health & Welfare, will be held at Steel Club Nov. 30.

Police Car Hellertown Firearm
Bethlehem Man Fled Police, Crashed in Hellertown, Police Say

A 38-year-old Bethlehem man is facing charges including Fleeing or Attempting to Elude an Officer after Hellertown police say he allegedly fled an attempted traffic stop and crashed his vehicle.