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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!
Chestnut Hill Church in Lower Milford Township has enlisted the help of famed author and local resident John Grogan and artist Diane Hutchinson as it fundraises for a steeple repair project.
The recently-poured Harris Street bridge in Hellertown is exhibiting a "bowl effect," and must be rebuilt, Hellertown Borough Council decreed Monday.
Coopersburg Borough Council is in the process of evaluating applications from individuals who want to be the borough's next police chief.
Ground was recently broken for the construction of a nature trail that will be part of an environmental education center on the Saucon Valley School District campus in Lower Saucon Township.
The Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for Sept. 23 has been canceled.
Hellertown Police are investigating the theft of fishing poles from the 100 block of Front Street.
Find your destination for a fun fall activity.
Find your destination for a fun fall activity.
Yianni's Taverna is located at 3760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem.
Lower Saucon Township Police say Kyle William Silver, 20, of Cherry Hill, N.J., used a debit card to purchase more than $1,450 in event tickets and is facing multiple charges of access device fraud, theft and receiving stolen property.
The gas line strike, which occurred at midday in the first block of Main Street, occurred when a UGI backhoe operator scratched the protective coating on a pipe.
James H. Daniel died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013.
![James H. Daniel, 60, Formerly of Leithsville [Obituary]](https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/86761/2013/09/raw/b795a4c22aabbfc6ca3184193466d4df.jpg)
A 41-year-old Pennsylvania man worth more than $2 billion is on Forbes' list of richest Americans.
A 41-year-old Pennsylvania man worth more than $2 billion is on Forbes' list of richest Americans.
William Joseph Zaccario, of E. Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, was taken into custody on Detweiler Avenue for an alleged parole violation for burglary, Hellertown Police said.
Celebrity chefs Jessica Lewis and Randy Zerfass will appear at Boscov's at Palmer Park Mall.
Celebrity chefs Jessica Lewis and Randy Zerfass will appear at Boscov's at Palmer Park Mall.
The FBI is asking for the public’s help identifying victims.
The FBI is asking for the public’s help identifying victims.
