Molly Bilinski

3 weeks ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Molly Bilinski

PALMER TWP., Pa. — The township’s first comprehensive master plan for green spaces around the Bushkill Creek is underway. Officials last month held the first public meeting on the Bushkill Creek Greenway Master Plan, a comprehensive, community-driven effort aimed at mitigating flooding, updating facilities and increasing accessibility, among other goals. As part of the effort, local leaders are seeking input from residents and nature enthusiasts. A survey is available through June 15.

3 weeks ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Molly Bilinski

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Agriculture Department after the agency canceled $13 million in funding to connect local farms and food banks. “Pennsylvania farmers do the noble work of putting food on our tables," Shapiro said in a Wednesday news release. "And for the last three years, they’ve been paid to provide fresh, local food to food banks across our commonwealth as part of a successful federal initiative.

3 weeks ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Molly Bilinski

EASTON, Pa. — The city has earned an A- for sustainability and climate action planning from a global nonprofit focused on environmental disclosures and transparency. CDP, formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project, announced the scores Thursday. It’s the highest grade the city has received from CDP since officials started reporting in 2018.

3 weeks ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Molly Bilinski

EASTON, Pa. — The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor has a new executive director. Antone “Tony” Pierucci was selected to fill the position, succeeding Claire Sadler, a Monday news release from the corridor's board of directors said.

4 weeks ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Molly Bilinski

ALBANY TWP., Pa. — Hawk Mountain's official spring migration count has ended, with nearly 1,300 trekking birds recorded. Officials and volunteers recorded 1,271 birds, Count Coordinator David Barber said in a Tuesday newsletter from the Berks County sanctuary. It was 30% above the 10-year average, and the fourth highest spring count recorded.