Carl Street Potholes, 400 LCCC Graduates Top Local News

Here's a round-up of North Whitehall stories from last week.

Carl Street Residents Fed Up with Potholes

But North Whitehall officials say residents must form a homeowners association before township can help repair the private alley.

400 Graduate from LCCC in 46th Commencement

Lehigh Carbon Community College held its 46th spring commencement Wednesday on its main campus in Schnecksville.

200 Volunteers Needed for Tough Mudder Challenge

Some 22,000 people are expected to flock to the Raven Valley Farm near North Whitehall for the grueling Tough Mudder competition.

Rigorous' Language Arts Program a Success at Parkland

The LEAD 21 language arts program was rolled out across the Parkland School District this year and has been a great success, according to Diane Neikam, Curriculum Supervisor of Elementary Education.

Proposed Parkland Tax Hike will Decrease Slightly

Parkland School District officials say the proposed final 2013-14 school budget will carry a tax increase of less than 2.5%. The proposed final budget will be introduced to the school board on May 21.

Spring Success for Parkland Sports Teams

Parkland's baseball, boys track and field, boys tennis team, boys and girls lacrosse teams and boys volleyball teams have tasted victory on the fields of play this spring and are poised for more in the postseason.

Former Mr. Parkland on 'Today' Show Wednesday

Parkland graduate Ben Mays is scheduled to be on NBC's 'Today' show on Wednesday as part of the Penn State a capella group, The Statesmen.