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Columns

Mountain View

By Jenae Holtzhafer
Parents, We Need to Wake Up in 2013!
We’re All Crying Together
Has Christmas Lost Its Meaning?
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Editor's Notebook

Just Another Monday Morning...
Make Christmas Brighter for Those Without Work
One Month Later: Too Much Good News?
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Emmaus? Exceptional!

This Patch is Your Patch
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Emmaus Patch Welcome Video

A New Voice for Our Community
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Emmaus Police Reports

$1K in Jewelry Stolen from Emmaus Home, Police Say
Emmaus Bank, Church Damanged by Vandals, Police Say
Copper Piping Stolen from Emmaus Homes, Police Say
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EHS Class of 2005

Enjoy Pix of Former Classmates, Students
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The Colors of Christmas

This is the Moment to Savor
Don't Miss the Lights at Fifth and Seem Streets
Lights in the Darkness in Upper Milford
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Under the Butternut Tree

Birth of Christ Celebrated Tonight
Are we in for a Blizzard?
Aah…Those Wonderful Smells
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Pennsylvania State Police Reports

Driver Hurt When Car Hits Utility Pole in Upper Milford, Police Say
Man, Woman Exchange Shoves and Kicks, Police Say
Business Reports Unauthorized Use of Credit Card, Police Say
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Press Box

By Tom De Martini
Think Before Shouting at the Referees
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Life in the Slow Lane

By Margie Peterson
Thanks Delivered for Long Ago Kindness
Is There a War Against Youth?
Are Kids Suffering from Backpack Back?
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Listening Post

St. Peter’s Serves up Memorial Day Breakfast to Veterans
Emmaus Patch Residents Walk for Cookies
What are you Most Looking Forward to This School Year?
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Everyone has a Story

Henry Beitler: Old Zionsville Postmaster for 30 Years
Characters Wanted
Connie Moyer: Four-time National Clucking Champion
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Country View

By George DeVault
Work Never Ends on the Farm
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Frugal Family

By Jenae Holtzhafer
Deals for Back-to-School or any Time of Year
Get Ready: Here Comes National Coupon Month
Enjoy These Tips From our Frugal Shoe Shopper
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CrowdSourced

What to do on Valentine's Day if You Are Single?
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Whiz Kid

Emmaus High Student Finalist in Penn State Writing Contest
Emmaus High Sophomore Helps Terminally Ill Children
Meet Emmaus Patch's Whiz Kid: Chrissy Cilento
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Moms Talk

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Should Kids be Allowed to Have Facebook Pages?
What’s a Good Age For Ear Piercing?
Should You Let Your Baby Cry It Out?
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Get Out

Get Out: Five Things to Do This Weekend
Get Out: Five Things to Do This Weekend
Five Family Events for the Weekend
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Viewfinder

Emmaus Christmas Tree Lighting Draws a Crowd
Emmaus Halloween 5K and Parade Bigger and Better Than Ever
Animals Blessed in Honor of St. Francis of Assisi
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Daily PatchCast

PatchCast: Gracedale; Solar Farm; Sewer Fees and CPR Rescue
PatchCast: Missing Man Found Dead; Animal Control; Kids' Day and March Madness
PatchCast: Sprinklers; Special Needs; Turnpike project and Donny's Retirement
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The Great Escape

Take a Joy Ride Over a Covered Bridge
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House Hunt

For Sale in the Lehigh Valley
For Sale in the Lehigh Valley
For Sale in the Lehigh Valley
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Patch Picks

Five Freedom-Loving Facts About Passover
Five Places to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Emmaus Patch
Five Patriotic Presidents Day Facts
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Bites Nearby

Spicy or Not Spicy, Thai Avenue Restaurant a Hit
Chicken Lounge & Grill Offers Much More than Chicken
Bites Nearby: LongHorn Steakhouse
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Dining Dad

By Kristian Ball
The Dining Dad Reviews: The Buckeye Tavern, Macungie
Dining Dad Reviews: Vassi’s Drive In, Hellertown
Louie's Bakery and Eatery
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Lehigh County Primary Election

Brad Osborne Formally Announces Run For County Commissioner
Candidate for County Commissioner: Republican Norma Cusick
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East Penn Primary Elections

Local Magistrate Election Draws 2000 Voters
Crowded Primary Ballot for East Penn School Board is Thinned
Upper Milford Board of Supervisors Field Narrowed to Two
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Lehigh County Commissioners 2011 Primary Race

Lehigh County Commissioner Candidates Talk About Open Space Funding
Browning Leads Money Race Among County Commissioner Candidates
Meet the GOP Candidates for Lehigh County Commissioner
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People in Our Neighborhood

Meet Upper Milford's World Skydiving Champ, Curt Bartholomew
Meet Rubik's Cube Phenomenon, Mike Kotch
Have you met the Traveling Cupcake Gal?
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What is it? Wednesday

Here's the Scoop on our Mystery Photo
What in the World is This?
Where in Emmaus/Upper Milford Have You Seen This Image?
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Letter to the Editor

East Penn Resident Praises School Board for Budget Vote
Witness to Fatal Crash Says Many Rushed to Help
Patch Reader Praises Mountains of Hope Founder Sue Brown
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Photo of the Day

Vera Cruz Cafe Closed for Renovation
Woman With Raft: I Never got IN Triangle Park Fountain
Rain Barrel Auction Will end Saturday
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Music to Your Ears

Cheryl Wheeler to Bring Folk and Fun to Listen Live Music
Hollywood Nights Brings Music of Bob Seger to Sellersville
Enjoy "Countrifunked Jazzabilly" in Bethlehem
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Seven at Seven

By Alyssa Warner
Seven 'Healthier' Fast Food Options
Seven Myths About Your Brain
Seven Ways to Conserve Water
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Community Heroes

Meet Jeff Potts, Emmaus Auxiliary Police Officer
Meet Patrick O'Leary, Emmaus Ambulance Corps EMT
Meet Don O'Leary, Emmaus EMT
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Hurricane Irene

Fire Co. Gives Report in Wake of Hurricane
Emmaus Pool is Ready for Labor Day Weekend
Tree Branch Causes 86 Hours Without Power
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September 11

Emmaus Patch Remembers 9/11
Post 9/11: What Will the Next Decade Bring?
Upper Milford Church Remembers Sept. 11
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Breast Cancer Awareness Guide

PA Doctor Invents Shirt to Relieve Post-Mastectomy Pain
Easton Fountain Goes Pink For Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Expert to Speak at Lafayette
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Cheap Trips

Cheap Trips: Jazz, Homesteads and Big Bird
Cheap Trips: Nature and Monster Mini Golf
Cheap Trips: State Park, Pottery and Art
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VOTE: November 8, 2011

Reichley Wins Lehigh County Judge Job
Newcomer top Vote-Getter in East Penn School Board Race
Emmaus Patch Election Results
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From the Editor's Desk

Whose House Should we Enter?
Raw Sewage Spills Into Leibert Creek
What are you Grateful For?
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Five Things

Five Things to Know: September 27
Five Things to Know: September 20
Five Things to Know: September 18
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In Case You Missed It

In Case you Missed It
In Case you Missed It
In Case you Missed It
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Week in Review

No East Penn Tax Hike, Stolz' Election Bids, Top Local News
Stolen Rings, Money for Fire Victims' Funerals Top Local News
Prostitution Bust, Emmaus High Gun Rumors Top Local News
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This Week in East Penn

5 Things to Know About East Penn This Week
Five Things to Know About East Penn This Week
Five Things to Know About East Penn This Week
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C is For Christmas and Cookie

Take Our Poll: What's Your Favorite Christmas Cookie?
Emmaus Bakeries Share Their Favorite Holiday Cookies
Upper Milford Manager Likes Super-Thin Santa Cookies
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Greatest Person of the Day

Emmaus High Prepares for Denmead's Final Performance
Teacher Takes Kids Into Space
Pastor Launches Food Pantry to Help Poor 'in the Country'
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East Penn Sports Schedule

This Week's East Penn Sports Schedule
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East Penn School District

Emmaus High to Present 'Beauty and the Beast' in 2014
Costco Could Net East Penn $1.5 Million Annually
No Tax Hike in Approved East Penn Budget
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Readers' Choice

Readers Choice Winners 2012
Nominate the Best Businesses for a Readers’ Choice Award
Readers' Choice: Vote for the Best Pet Supply Store
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Patch 101

Patch 101: Upload Pics & Videos to Patch
Here's How to Submit a News Tip to Emmaus Patch
Get the Word Out for Free on Emmaus Patch
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Emmaus Patch Asks

What Happened to Jose's Tailor Shop?
Patch Readers help Knauss Relative Learn Family History
What do you Know About the Knauss Family?
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Road Work

Lane Restrictions on Vera Cruz Road Begin Thursday
PennDOT Work on Route 29 on Tuesday Could Cause Delays
Lehigh County Road Work: Week of Dec. 10
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Election 2012

Emmaus Patch Favors Romney-Ryan
Crowley Talks About Her Fact Check During Debate
Emmaus Patch Election Guide
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A Taste of Summer

Summer Recipes: Sweet Pumpkin Dip
Summer Recipes: Cold Cherry Soup
Summer Recipes: Zucchini Oven Chips
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Those Summer Nights

Summer Dates: Very Amusing
Summer Dates: Drive-In Movie
Summer Dates: An Afternoon in a Winery
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Summer Cocktails

Summer Cocktails: Cherry Beer Margarita
Summer Cocktails: Tokyo Tea
Reach new Heights with the 'Flying Squirrel'
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Summer Flick Pick

Summer Movie: Dirty Dancing
Summer Movie: National Lampoon's Vacation
Summer Movies: 10 Olympic Movies
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Kid Kraft Korner

Glow Water + Imagination = Extreme Fun
Perler Beads are a Great Diversion from too Much TV
Tie One on With the Kids
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Day Trip

Day Trip: Shady Brook Farm Fall Fest
Day Trip: Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival
Day Trip: Covered Bridges of the Lehigh Valley
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Nature Nook

Pesty Possums Play at Night
Wistful About Wisteria
In Search of Wooly Mint
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Politically Uncorrected

Tom Corbett and the Democrats' 'Nobody' Problem
7 Things That (Probably) Won't Happen in Pa. This Year
Who Will Oppose Corbett for Pa. Governor in 2014?
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Biz Bites

Oprah is Emmaus Dog Treat Maker's Role Model
Warmth of Small Town Community Drew Book Seller to Emmaus
Stonewood Interiors: Gifts & 30 Years of Home Design Savvy
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This Week at Eagles Camp

By Dino Ciliberti
This Week at Eagles Camp: New Faces
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Philly Sports Chatter

By Dino Ciliberti
Roy Halladay's Philadelphia Phillies Days Dwindling
Philadelphia Eagles Score in NFL Draft
Draft Pick Huge Deal for Philadelphia Eagles
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Meet Lehigh Valley's 2012 GOP Delegates

Meet GOP Convention Delegate Pat Browne
Meet Lower Macungie's Chris Donatelli, Alternate GOP Delegate
Meet Alternate GOP Delegate Chris Donatelli
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Meet Lehigh Valley's 2012 Democrat Delegates

Your DNC Delegates to Hear Obama Tonight
Meet DNC Delegate Alexander Bryan Altieri
Meet DNC Delegate Julio Guridy
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The Way We Work

Labor Day Celebrates Workers
Jobs That Are Gone
Veterinarian Always "had a Thing for Animals"
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Fill-in-the-Blank Friday

I Love Autumn in Emmaus Patch...
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Presidential Election

5 Things To Know About Pa. Election Day
The Man Who Wins Lehigh Valley Will Win Pa.
Pennsylvania Election Results 2012
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Health Inspection Roundup

1 Violation in Emmaus Restaurant Inspections
October-November Health Inspections in Emmaus Patch
August-September Health Inspections in Emmaus Patch
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Halloween 2012

Trick or Treat Schedule for Macungie, Alburtis and Lower Macungie
Macungie Halloween Parade Offers Tricks and Treats
How to Carve a Pumpkin from a Lower Macungie Patch for Halloween
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Hurricane Sandy

PennDOT Lists County Roads Still Closed By Hurricane Sandy
Upper Milford Township is Doing OK After Sandy
Emmaus Patch Reflects on Sandy’s Teachings
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Hurricane Sandy

Superstorm Sandy Batters Bethlehem
Red Cross Tips for Sandy: What to Do
Halloween Parade and 5K Postponed for Sandy
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Election 2013

Lower Mac BOC Candidates Explain Views on Issues
6 Seek Seats on Lower Macungie Board of Commissioners
4 Republicans Running for Macungie Council
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Priciest Homes

For Sale: $425K Tudor-Style Home on Secluded Cul-De-Sac
For Sale: Historic Upper Milford Home Plus Potential Rental
For Sale: $468,500 Home With 'Views in Every Direction'
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Girl Scout Cookie Guide

Emmaus Patch Girl Scout Cookie Guide
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Lehigh Valley News Roundup

Dorney Fireworks, UFOs, Primary Top Lehigh Valley News
Stolen Picasso, New Steakhouse, Alleged Teacher Sex Assault Top Lehigh Valley News
Lost Pig, Alleged Child Molester, Prostitution Sting Top Lehigh Valley News
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Lehigh Valley OMG PD

By Lehigh Valley Patch Staff
OMG PD: $2,500 Ransom Demanded from Woman, Police Say
OMG PD: House Painter Stole Picasso Drawing, Police Say
OMG PD: Girlfriend 'Held Hostage' After Internet Shut Off, Police Say
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Election 2013

Emmaus Voter's Guide: 2013 Primary
Which Seat Does Julian Stolz Really Want?
6 Democrats Run for Bethlehem City Council
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A Word From Our East Penn Students

Let's Make Our Own Non-Toxic Paint, Seven Gen Student Says
Is Teen Stress Too Much To Handle, Emmaus High Student Asks
We Can Throw Away Paint Safely, Seven Gen Student Says
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You By Grape-Nuts

Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts
Phillies Pitcher Cole Hamels Delivers Education to Communities in Need
Tell Us: What’s the Biggest Challenge You’ve Faced?
Student With Autism Shines On Stage
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Coming Soon in Emmaus

Find Out What's 'Coming Soon in Emmaus'
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