It’s been less than a month since the Weis supermarket at 7001 Rt. 309 in Upper Saucon Township’s Fairmont Village Shopping Center closed its doors. What do you think should replace it?
Government
Op-Ed: Redistricting Reform Failure Reinforces Need for Change
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‘Pennsylvania voters need to be able to enact constitutional amendments and other legislation avoiding the legislature when there is a log jam in Harrisburg, which recently is often the case,’ says State Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18).
Business
Mixed Use Property on Front, Main Streets: What Should Go There?
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An unusal opportunity exists for an entrepeneur or developer to purchase nearly an entire block of real estate with frontage on both Main and Front streets in Hellertown borough. How do you think it should be redeveloped?
Opinion
Letter: SV School District Should Hire School Resource Officer
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Lower Saucon Township resident David A. Repyneck says in this letter that the advantages of Saucon Valley School District acquiring a School Resource Officer outweigh potential disadvantages. He says ‘it is the responsibility of the school district and school board to keep our students, administrators, faculty and family members safe and secure in the school setting.’
Business
Former Hellertown Psychic Reading Store: What Should Go There?
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What type of business do you think would be a good fit for this commercial space in the 600 block of Main Street in Hellertown? Tell us by posting a comment.
Business
Complete Our Newsletter Survey for a Chance to Win a Gift Card
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Current and former subscribers are invited to participate in this anonymous survey, which is being conducted in order to better understand what readers like or dislike about the Saucon Source e-newsletter.
Community
Brickhouse Strength Builds Girl-Power! (photos)
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This past week the Saucon Valley School District campus was buzzing with a lively array of girls drenched with sweat and neon who ranged in the age from 7 to 13. Dozens of young ladies spent their mornings under the watchful eye of Brickhouse Strength owner and operator Chris Fluck. For the second consecutive summer, Chris and his staff once again introduced and taught some essential skills and techniques that are designed to enhance athleticism and, more importantly, attempt to help reduce the likelihood of injury. More and more studies support the unfortunate idea that female athletes are more prone to sports-related injuries than males. Chris realizes this problem and is again trying to do something about it.
Community
Easy Tips for Sneezy Types: 5 Quick Tips to Soothe Your Sinuses
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Although it is mid-summer overall pollen counts remain at moderate levels in east central Pennsylvania, including in the Hellertown area. These helpful tips from Cleanhaus of Saucon Valley may help you breathe easier if pollen is affecting you or your loved ones.
Family
Michael Andres Serves Tennis for Fun to SV Students with Special Needs
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Michael Andres, no doubt, has a passion for tennis. He has been playing since the age of four and is a key member of Joann Ochse’s Saucon Valley High School tennis team. When Michael is not training or playing tennis, his thoughts never seem to be too far away from the court and what the sport has to offer.
Business
Soon-to-be-Vacant Hellertown Bank Building: What Should Go There?
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In a few short weeks the Bank of America branch at 5 Main Street in Hellertown borough will close, and a building that has housed a succession of bank branches for nearly 50 years will likely sit empty. Would you prefer that another bank open in its place, or would you like to see a different type of business rent the building?
Opinion
Find Your Animal Spirit Guide (Spiritual Corner With Amy)
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Most people know they are guided throughout life by angels, guardian angels and their ancestors, but not as many realize they are being guided by animal spirits as well.
