Sharon Fehlinger-Ricker, South Whitehall Township Commissioner

09/26/2026

09/24/2026

09/23/2026

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. When facing an emergency, having a thought-out plan helps. Helping kids be ready allows them to be part of your family's plan and response. PA Emergency Management Agency offers this graphic to help families know what to do in an emergency, but it also offers a more in-depth family emergency plan that you can print from here: https://tinyurl.com/3knzxd83

09/23/2026

FLU Shots will be available!

💉 LEHIGH COUNTY CORONER’S OFFICE TO HOST 4TH ANNUAL FLU SHOT CLINIC

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center will host its 4th Annual Flu Shot Clinic on Thursday, October 22, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The event will be held at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center, located at 4350 Broadway in Allentown.

Flu vaccines will be available for anyone 6 months of age and older. The event will also include tours of the Forensic Center, giveaways, hot dogs and light refreshments.

The clinic is being held in partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
📍 4350 Broadway, Allentown, PA 18104
☎️ 610-782-3426

09/23/2026

‼️ PROJECT ATLAS SPECIAL MEETING OF PLANNING COMMISSION

In recognition of the substantial public interest in Project Atlas, the project is next expected to appear on the agenda of a special meeting of the South Whitehall Township Planning Commission to be held:

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Parkland High School, 2700 Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18104

The current deadline to act on the Project Atlas plan is October 31, 2026. Additional information regarding the special meeting, including the meeting agenda and public participation details, is forthcoming and will be made available by the Township.

Pertinent Project Atlas information and documentation can be found here: https://www.southwhitehall.com/departments/community-development/project-test-page

The accompanying 241 page agenda packet is listed in the comments.

09/22/2026

🌟 Calling all Lehigh Valley planners, leaders, and community visionaries! 🌟

The planning community's ultimate homecoming is officially back! Join us for the 2026 Lehigh Valley Awards Gala on December 2 / 4pm-7pm at the stunning, award-winning Historic Hotel Bethlehem.

This isn't just an event—it’s a celebration of the momentum driving our region forward. Come reconnect with peers, celebrate regional excellence, and get inspired by the incredible work shaping our future.

Get Involved:
🏆 Nominate a Project: Highlight outstanding work in land development, transportation, revitalization, open space, environment, or community development.
⭐ Nominate a Leader: Put forward a champion for the prestigious Dr. Percy H. Dougherty Award, honoring top-tier planning and collaboration in the Lehigh Valley.
⚠️ Nomination deadline for projects and leaders is 11:59 PM on Monday, October 5!
🤝 Become a Sponsor: Showcase your organization with visible sponsorship levels ranging from $1,000 to $7,000.

🎟️ Save the Date: Tickets will be available soon, and a sell-out is expected!
🔗 Dive in, grab nomination forms, and explore sponsorship details at: https://lvpc.org/2026-annual-awards-gala

Have questions? Reach out to Hannah Milagio at [email protected] or 610-264-4544.

09/22/2026

A good reminder!

09/21/2026

Wishing our Jewish residents and friends an easy and meaningful fast.