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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!

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SV School Board Meeting Rescheduled

The Saucon Valley School Board's Aug. 27 meeting has been rescheduled for Aug. 20.

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Avoid Rt. 412 If You're Going to Musikfest

PennDOT officials and Musikfest organizers are hoping to limit congestion along the Route 412 corridor between I-78 and Bethlehem's south side.

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Ground Broken for New Leithsville Fire Station

Construction has begun on the construction of a new Leithsville Fire Station, which will serve the residents of the Saucon Valley area.

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Township Resident Worried About BRE Oversight

Lower Saucon Township resident Donna Louder, who is a candidate for township council, told council recently that she is concerned about a lack of monitoring of Bethlehem Renewable Energy.

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Patch's Guide to Musikfest 2013

Here's what you need to know about the 30th annual Musikfest in Bethlehem.

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L. Saucon Township Seeks Cleaning Person

Lower Saucon Township is seeking someone to spend about 12 hours per week cleaning the township buildings. The job will pay $10 to $11 per hour.

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Lehigh Valley is One of '100 Smartest Cities'

The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area ranks among the top 100 smartest in the country, according to a new study by Lumosity.

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