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No East Penn Tax Hike, Stolz' Election Bids, Top Local News

An approval on the Costco TIF plan from East Penn School Board also makes Emmaus Patch news this week.

Which Seat Does Julian Stolz Really Want?
East Penn School Board member Julian Stolz is also running for Emmaus mayor and Emmaus Borough Council, but he won't be allowed to serve on all three bodies if he wins.

Meet the East Penn School Board Candidates
Eight candidates are vying for four East Penn School Board seats in Tuesday’s primary election.

Who’s Running for Emmaus Council?
Five candidates -- including two incumbents -- are running for Emmaus Borough Council in the May 21 primary.

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Retiring at 50: Could You Follow This Woman's Extreme Savings Plan?
Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.

6 Seek Lehigh County Commissioner Seat in District 5
In the most contested of Lehigh County commissioner races, four Republicans are seeking their party's nomination in District 5, and two Democrats are seeking their party's nod in the May 21 primary.

Find out what's happening in Emmauswith free, real-time updates from Patch.


Copper piping was taken from two unoccupied homes for sale in Emmaus, according to Emmaus Police.

Mayor Candidates Do Not Respond to Patch Questions
Two candidates—one incumbent and one challenger—are vying for the Democratic nomination in the May 21 primary election. Neither answered a Patch election questionnaire emailed last week.

Who's Running for Upper Milford Supervisor?
Two candidates—one incumbent and one challenger—are vying for the Republican nomination in the May 21 primary election.

What’s the Going Rate For Lawn Service in Emmaus?
As part of our new Smart Spending series, Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for various goods and services in Emmaus and Upper Milford, so you'll know exactly how much you should pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments.

New Homes For Sale in Emmaus Area This Week
Find homes for sale in Emmaus area on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

Upper Milford Youth Assocation Needs You
The Upper Milford Youth Association is looking for volunteers to fill several coordinator positions.

Costco Could Net East Penn $1.5 Million Annually
The East Penn Board of School Directors Monday night approved a tax increment financing plan that could bring the Lehigh Valley its first Costco in 2014 and eventually bring East Penn $1.5 million a year in tax revenue.

Joe Sestak May Challenge Pat Toomey for Senate Seat
Former U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak, a Democrat, announced Tuesday that he's exploring another run for the Senate; Sestak narrowly lost to Pat Toomey in 2010.


Political foes Scott Ott and Dean Browning seek the Republican Party nomination for Lehigh County Executive in the May 21 primary.

No Tax Hike in Approved East Penn Budget
The East Penn School Board at its Monday night meeting unanimously approved a proposed final school district budget for the 2013-14 school year with no property tax increase.


St. John's Lutheran Church in Emmaus recently was damaged by spray paint, according to Emmaus Police.

Not Too Late: Share Emmaus Senior Prom Photos
Photos are still rolling in from the Emmaus High School senior prom at The Palace in Allentown.

Emmaus High: Let's 'Give Back' to Boston Marathon Victims
The Emmaus High School Student Government Association plans running festival on May 19 to benefit victims of Boston Marathon bombing.


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