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E-mail: Josh.Popichak@patch.com
Phone: 610-216-6043
Unlike many younger (and older) editors, I never went to J-school (that's "journalism school" for those of you who don't use the new media lingo). Most journalism schools are part of medium or large universities, and as a graduate of a large high school I wanted to downsize my education when I went away to college. That was one of the reasons I chose to attend Bates, a liberal arts college in Maine rooted in the traditions of egalitarianism. As a "Batesie" I majored in history and became the features editor for our school newspaper, The Student, before graduating and leaving the beautiful state of Maine behind in 1999. I returned to Pennsylvania and spent several eye-opening years exploring other fields and potential career paths, before feeling called to write and edit again. That was in 2005, when I joined the team at the Saucon News and began to cover Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township as full-time reporter.
On a personal level, I have always been a bit of a newshound and I think that's because I'm constantly trying to understand how the events of today are shaped and influenced by our shared history. I like to think that I have a curious mind, which is a trait I believe every journalist should have.
Right now I'm looking forward to learning a lot more about the Saucon Valley, including more about its history, its present, and its future, and I sincerely hope you'll join me on this journey!
Have you encountered bad behavior by out-of-state motorists on Route 412 in Hellertown or Bethlehem? Tell us about your observations in the comments section.
The Sands Bethlehem Event Center will host concerts by famed jazz trumpeter Chris Botti and R&B singer John Legend this fall.
These pets from the Center for Animal Health and Welfare in Williams Township need new homes.
Class Day Exercises for the Class of '57 were held June 3, 1957 at 8pm in the Hellertown High School auditorium.
Dr. H.D. Thatcher was a druggist from Potsdam, N.Y. who helped sanitize the delivery of milk from dairies to homes in the late 19th century.
Lower Saucon Township's current stray animal policy is spelled out for residents in the township's summer newsletter, which is published online.
As the days are getting longer, so are gorgeous sunsets like this one.
An organizer recently pitched a proposal to bring the family-friendly New Year's Eve event to the borough.
What better way to spend your V-Day could there be than watching a film (or two) from the 'Golden Age' of romantic comedy?
What better way to spend your V-Day could there be than watching a film (or two) from the 'Golden Age' of romantic comedy?
What better way to spend Valentine's Day than watching a film (or two) tonight from the 'Golden Age' (1980s) of romantic comedy?
The two brothers are members of a successful Irish folk quartet, the Four Leaf Clovers.
On the east side of Main Street the street's name is Clark, but on the west side of Main Street it's Clarke. Why is that?
What better way to spend your V-Day could there be than watching a film (or two) from the 'Golden Age' of romantic comedy?
The fountain at Detwiller Plaza in Hellertown is capable of producing some remarkable ice sculptures in winter.
The Hellertown Borough Business Revitalization Committee talked about organizing a community-wide yard sale on Aug. 21 at its monthly meeting Thursday.
What better way to spend your V-Day could there be than watching a film (or two) from the 'Golden Age' of romantic comedy?
Police say Jeffrey Holzheimer was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and a switchblade.
Dewey Fire Chief Rick Delmore delivered an important message to Hellertown residents at Monday night's Borough Council meeting.
Township manager reports that Lower Saucon is keeping costs under control in the midst of a remarkably challenging winter for public works crews.
