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Owner Posocco Equities successfully petitioned the South Whitehall Planning Commission Thursday to rezone 11 of the 40-acre development to allow higher density housing.

Dorney Park Nightly Fireworks Plan Fizzles Three times a summer, a South Whitehall woman knows she will have to sedate her dog, her windows will shake, her dishes will rattle and parking will be impossible in her neighborhood, but she and her family will get to see a spectacular nighttime show when nearby Dorney Park shoots its fireworks display.

Dorney Park Nightly Fireworks Plan Fizzles Three times a summer, a South Whitehall woman knows she will have to sedate her dog, her windows will shake, her dishes will rattle and parking will be impossible in her neighborhood, but she and her family will get to see a spectacular nighttime show when nearby Dorney Park shoots its fireworks display.

Incumbent Lehigh County Commissioner Percy Dougherty faces a challenge from Scott Aquila for the Republican nomination for the board's District 2 seat.

On a picture-perfect day, Univest Corporation officials, South Whitehall and Lehigh County officials broke ground Tuesday afternoon for a new two-story office building at Tilghman Square Shopping Center.

The former manager of an Allentown mortgage company pleaded guilty to fraud conspiracy charges, the U.S. Attorney's office in Philadelphia said Tuesday.

Two political foes- Scott Ott and Dean Browning -are seeking the Republican Party nomination for Lehigh County Executive in the May 21 primary.

The Allegheny County Health Department is offering the shingles vaccine free of charge to Baldwin and Whitehall residents aged 50 and older with no health insurance or insurance that doesn't cover the vaccine.

South Whitehall commissioners will hold a public hearing at its meeting Wednesday on the transfer of a restaurant liquor license to P.J. Whelihan's, which hopes to tear down its existing restaurant and build a new, bigger eatery.

If you're driving past Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom on Monday and see police cars, fire trucks and ambulances amassed, don't be alarmed.

Mayors Against Illegal Guns Thank Pat Toomey A new TV commercial thanks U.S. Sen.

Long shuffle board: Bill of Andreas is looking for a 20-foot, 8-inch regulation shuffle board in good condition.

Sensory break items: Kathy of Northampton is looking for sensory-break items, such as a ball pit, swing or any other item that will help with home therapy for an autistic grandson.

A tentative late fall groundbreaking date has been set for construction of the new Parkland Community Library at Grange and Ruppsville roads in Upper Macungie Township.

The following information was provided by the South Whitehall Police Department .

A 25-year-old Philadelphia man pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a 2011 home invasion and shooting on South Drive in South Whitehall that, according to earlier court testimony, stemmed from a failed hip-hop concert promotion.

If you're driving past Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Monday, May 13, and see police cars, fire trucks and ambulances amassed, don't be alarmed.

The deadline for Baldwin-Whitehall residents who need an absentee ballot for the upcoming May 21 primary election is Tuesday, May 14.

Orange Bird collectibles: John of Bethlehem is looking for a Orange Bird collectibles.