Catasauqua Press

01/16/2026

North Catasauqua council members and the mayor are sworn in. See photos in the Jan. 15 edition of Catasauqua Press.

Oath of office Tweet Published January 14. 2026 11:21AM Magisterial District Judge Robert Hawke swears in North Catasauqua Borough Mayor William J. Molchany Jr. during the reorganization meeting at the municipal building, 1066 Fourth St. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOSReelected and new North Catasauqua Borough C...

01/15/2026

Catasauqua High School students worked hard during the first quarter. See the honor roll in the Jan. 15 edition of Catasauqua Press.

Catasauqua High School has announced the students named to the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2025-26 academic year. DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Grade 9: Kaylynn Altreche, Jaxon Beaton, Maxwell ...

01/14/2026

A North Catasauqua officer is recognized for his efforts to deescalate an emergency situation. See the Jan. 15 edition of Catasauqua Press.

A North Catasauqua Police Department officer was given a meritorious service award during the borough council meeting Jan. 5. Officer Samuel Safadi received the award for “exceptional judgment, profes...

01/09/2026

Catasauqua Borough Council reorganizes with new leaders. See details in the Jan. 8 edition of Catasauqua Press.

Catasauqua Borough Council met Jan. 5 to swear in new members and reorganize. Judge Melissa Pavlack, of the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas, brought up the recently elected borough leaders for the...

01/08/2026

Catasauqua Borough fills the empty council seat. For more information, see the Jan. 8 edition of Catasauqua Press.

During the Jan. 5 Catasauqua Borough Council reorganization meeting, the final vacant council seat was filled, with assistance from the vacancy board chair. The term lasts until January 2028. Borough ...

01/07/2026

Catasauqua’s new mayor looks to bring a fresh perspective and listening ear. See the Jan. 8 edition of Catasauqua Press.

Anthony Alcalde hopes to bring a new, outside perspective and an involved, hands-on leadership style to the table when he takes on the role as Catasauqua Borough’s new mayor. Alcalde said he has been ...

01/02/2026

The Catasauqua YMCA building is set to close in early January. See details in the Jan. 2 edition of Catasauqua Press.

Suburban North Family YMCA, a longtime presence in Catasauqua, will permanently close the first week in January. “This decision was not made lightly or without exploring all possible alternatives,” sa...

01/01/2026

Catasauqua council members hear an update on the Iron Works project in the borough. See the Jan. 2 edition of Catasauqua Press.

At the Dec. 15, 2025, Catasauqua Borough Council meeting, members heard an update on the Iron Works project. Council President Howard Cunningham reported the Lehigh County Redevelopment Authority and ...

01/01/2026

Park pavilion rental concerns are discussed by Hanover council members. See the Jan. 2 edition of Catasauqua Press.

At the Dec. 17, 2025, Hanover Township, Lehigh County, Council meeting, council members discussed a park rental issue at Sherwood Park pavilion and ball field. It was reported conflicts have occurred ...

01/01/2026

Cheers to a new year filled with your local news.

Happy New Year from everyone at the Catasauqua Press!

12/31/2025

The annual Wreaths Across America event honored fallen veterans with a solemn ceremony. See photos in the Jan. 2 edition of Catasauqua Press.

Wreaths Across America Tweet Published December 30. 2025 10:40AM Volunteers stand by with American flags during the Wreaths Across America program Dec. 13, 2025, at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, 1700 Airport Road, Allentown. A veteran salutes during the ceremony. PRESS PHOTOS BY SCOTT M. NAGYA U.S. Navy...

12/26/2025

See the festive holiday lights across North Catasauqua with the lights self-tour. See route details in the Dec. 25 edition of Catasauqua Press.

The 2025 holiday lights tour travels throughout North Catasauqua and showcases displays of the residences as well as the borough holiday displays. Enjoy the lights and displays from the comfort of you...