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New Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Opens at St. Luke’s in Bethlehem

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) which will improve the availability of care to local families was held at St. Luke's University Hospital-Bethlehem Thursday.

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St. Luke’s to Open New Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (Sponsored)

St. Luke’s University Health Network is opening a new eight-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem in early 2020.

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Police Bike Ride for Kids to Be Held on Rail Trail

The Bike Ride With The Police--which both borough council and township council approved this week--will be held rain or shine on Tuesday, July 17 at 6 p.m. Registration will be at 5:30 p.m.

Smoking With Kids in Car Isn’t Illegal in PA, Despite Viral Story (Editorial)

A fake news story being circulated via social media has led many well-meaning people to believe smoking with kids present in a vehicle was banned on Jan. 30, 2018. The story, however, is just another unfortunate example of fake news for profit.

‘Just Talk About It’ Discussion about Child Mental Health & Behavioral Issues Planned

St. Luke’s University Health Network–Behavioral Health Services is hosting 'Just Talk About It,' a free 90-minute presentation by Sheila Gillin, LCSW, on Oct. 17.

Make Scarecrows, Paint Pumpkins & More at Neighbors Fall Festival (Sponsored)

Fall fun for the whole family is what's on tap at Neighbors Home & Garden Center's Fall Festival in Hellertown on Saturday, Oct. 14.

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NJ Woman Was High When She Crashed on I-78 in Wreck That Killed Grandkids, Police Say

Police say Nadine Walton, 55, was high on marijuana when she crashed her 2011 Nissan Versa on I-78 East in Lower Saucon Township last Sept. 16, allegedly causing the deaths of her two young grandchildren who were passengers in the vehicle

Kids Can Create Special Gift for Mom at Neighbors Home & Garden Center

Neighbors Home & Garden Center in Hellertown will host a DIY planting and flower pot-decorating event for kids this Saturday, May 13. On Mother's Day their handmade gifts will let mom know how thankful they are for helping them grow!

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Hellertown Easter Egg Hunt in Dimmick Park (PHOTOS)

On Saturday, April 15, Dimmick Park in Hellertown was once again home to the annual children's Community Easter Egg Hunt.

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E. Depot Street Man Sentenced to 6 Months in Jail for Possessing Child Porn

A man who lives on E. Depot Street in Hellertown was sentenced by Northampton County Judge Paula Roscioli Thursday to six months in jail followed by six months of house arrest and four years of probation--as well as 15 years on the registered sex offender list--after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography earlier this year.