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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.

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PA 7th Congressional District Candidates Face Off in WFMZ Debate

The three candidates vying for the U.S. Congressional seat last held by Charlie Dent faced off in an hour-long debate videotaped for later airing before a live studio audience at Coordinated Health in South Whitehall Township Tuesday.

Concern Over Vaping, ‘Juuling’ Closes Bathrooms at High School

Concerns about students using smokeless tobacco products in order to vape or 'juul' in Saucon Valley High School bathrooms led school officials to close them off on Tuesday.

St. Luke’s Reconstructive Surgeons’ Event Will Help Cancer Patients

Tickets are now available for the second annual "The Girlsā€ Night Out" event on Thursday, Oct. 25. Sponsored byĀ St. Luke’s Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, the eventĀ will raiseĀ funds for cancer survivors, as well as raise awareness of the role breast reconstruction plays in the healing process for many women.

Upper Bucks Explosions
Woman Charged as Co-Conspirator in Upper Bucks Bomb Case

The girlfriend of a Milford Township man accused of setting off bombs and causing a series of explosions that terrified many residents of rural Upper Bucks County in the spring has been charged as a co-conspirator as part of the ongoing investigation, the Bucks County Office of the District Attorney announced Friday.

Saucon Girls Soccer: Seniors Recognized During Palisades Game (Brought to You by Andrew & Sonya Hughes)
Community Pep Rally Revs Up Panther Fans for Homecoming Game

Saucon Valley football fans are ready to cheer for the undefeated Panther varsity football team in their Homecoming game against the Northwestern Lehigh Tigers Friday night.

Motorcyclist Fled Police, Crashed on Meadows Road, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say a Green Lane man is facing charges after he allegedly led police on a brief pursuit through part of the township before crashing his motorcycle on Meadows Road last month.

Fountain Hill Wawa to Close for 1 Month for Major Renovations

A popular area convenience store will soon close for a month for a major renovation project, but the store's manager said the results will be well worth it.

Little Panther Rundown: Panthers vs. Catasauqua Rough Riders

The SVYSA's week 5 matchups featuring the Little Panthers' Rookie Flags, Competitive Flags, 100-Pound Division and 120-Pound Division teams versus the Catasauqua Rough Riders took place on Sept. 22.

Leonard D. Hackman, 68, of Salisbury Twp. (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Leonard D. Hackman, 68, of Salisbury Township died Wednesday. He was the husband of Sandra L. (Hawk) Hackman. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown.