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Awareness

Verizon Wireless 'It Waited' Safe Driving Campaign

You may have already heard the news: the country’s four largest wireless carriers have teamed up to launch a campaign against texting while driving. Verizon Wireless, Sprint and T-Mobile have united in support of AT&T’s It Can Wait campaign.   Last week’s announcement is the latest effort Verizon …

Thank You

Giving Thanks to Our Child Care Providers

Last week was teacher's appreciation week, and boy, do they deserve it! My 8 year old came home from elementary school last week with a letter informing parents of the celebratory week, and an email was also sent home from the superintendent. Parents were asked to send in thank you cards, notes or …

Summer

Emmaus Pool Passes on Sale Wednesday

Pool-goers can buy passes for the Emmaus Community Park swimming pool at the pool office on Wednesday.

Patch Reads

PASSIVE HOUSE-SAVE ENERGY

Ken Lord, Lord Contractors, Inc., successfully achieved accreditation recently as a PASSIVE HOUSE CERTIFIED BUILDER.  A Passive House is one of the world’s most energy-efficient homes, built to rigorous standards set by the Passive House Institute for air tightness and insulation.  It can consume …

Fraud In The Workplace: Who Does It and Why?

Why—and how—does fraud can occur in the workplace? Here's what to look for, how to prevent it, and how to report it.

Schools

Seven Gen Student: It's Time for a Hazardous Waste Collection

  • May 22, 2013

Seven Generations Charter School 4th-grader says that it's crazy that the Lehigh Valley hasn't had a hazardous waste collection in eight years.

News

Memorial Day Weekend Traffic in Real Time

From Memorial Day parades to holiday fender benders, this live map shows delays and diversions on Emmaus area roads right now.

News

New Homes For Sale in Emmaus Area This Week

  • May 22, 2013

Find homes for sale in Emmaus area on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

Government

Casey, Toomey Comment on IRS Hearing

Wednesday's Senate hearing on the IRS 'Tea Party' scandal included Pennsylvania's Sen. Pat Toomey and Sen. Bob Casey, who both released statements after the event.

Patch's House & Home

Memorial Day BBQ? 8 Money-Saving Tricks (Sponsored)

Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here are new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.

 
 
 

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