Free Earth Day Fun at Lindberg Park Saturday

Learn some new ways to go green in Salisbury Township at an Earth Day celebration on Saturday morning.

The Salisbury Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) will hold its first Earth Day Event at Lindberg Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Topics for demonstrations, displays and activities will include: Waste Management's recycling robot, Cycler, will make a special guest appearance. For more information, please contact Salisbury Township at 610-797-4000.

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What’s the Going Rate For a Lawn Service in Salisbury?

As part of our new Smart Spending series, Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for various goods and services in town, so you'll know exactly how much you should pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments.

This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting?  Please share in the comments below -- we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too.    This is the first of an ongoing series, "What's the Going Rate for..." where Patch seeks to uncover how much things cost so you never have to ask again. 

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Burglary Arrests, New Steakhouse Top Local News

Crime and business stories made headlines in Salisbury Township this week.

Here are the week's top stories from Salisbury Patch: 3 Arrested After Rash of Burglaries, Police Say: Two men and a juvenile were arrested late Monday following more than a dozen daytime burglaries in the township. Police say residents provided tips that led to the arrests. But there was another burglary and an attempted burglary before the week was out. 11 Women Charged in Strip Club Prostitution Ring: A 21-year-old alleged "madam" from the Emmaus area was among 11 women arrested in a prostitution sting at an Allentown strip club, according to the state Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement. Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Opens on Lehigh Street: The owners of the Melting Pot have added a new restaurant to the Lehigh Valley dining …

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Salisbury Township Gearing Up for May 18 Earth Day Event

Meet 'Cycler' the recycling robot and much more at Salisbury Township's first-ever Earth Day event.

The Salisbury Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) will hold its first Earth Day Event at Lindberg Park on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. Topics for demonstrations, displays and activities will include: Waste Management's recycling robot, Cycler, will make a special guest appearance. Please contact Salisbury Township at 610-797-4000.

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Meet Simmons' Rep at Township Office Tuesday

Residents can meet an outreach specialist from the staff of state Rep. Justin Simmons at the Salisbury Township building on Tuesday.

A satellite office of state Rep. Justin J. Simmons, 131st Legislative District, is currently located at the Salisbury Township Municipal Building, 2900 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103. An outreach specialist will be available the first Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. until noon. For further information or to make an appointment, please call 610-861-5201.

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New South Mall Store, Top 5 Bathrooms Make Headlines

School board hires/resignations and opening of Dorney Park also lead Salisbury news.

Salisbury Patch's most popular stories for the week of April 29 include the following: Pay/half Discount Clothing Store Open at South Mall: An off-price clothing store offering apparel for men, women and children has opened near Bon-Ton in South Mall. Top 5 Bathrooms in Lehigh Valley: Check these posh potties at local restaurants and venues. Salisbury School Board OKs 2 Hires, 3 Resignations: Salisbury schools have four new coaches among several recent personnel changes. Dorney Park Opens for 2013 Season: Get a discount if you visit the park on opening weekend. Dining plans are available. A new Chickie's & Pete's Sports Bar is coming. 55 Pounds of Unused Drugs Collected: Salisbury residents got rid of a lot of outdated and unused …

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Torture, Burglars, Meth Ring Top Local News in April

Alleged theft from local charity 'Ride for Adam' also among the month's top stories.

Here are April's most popular stories from Salisbury Patch:

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South Mall Liquor Store Reopens After Renovation

The Wine and Spirits shop at South Mall underwent a renovation and is now brighter and airier.

A brighter, airier Wine and Spirits store at South Mall has reopened after undergoing an extensive renovation. The store's update includes blue and orange walls, modern ceiling lights and wider aisles with new signs, said Annette Lopez, manager. "Oh, this looks great," exclaimed a customer from Emmaus as she stepped inside for the first time since the renovation began two months ago. A third cash register was added, the office was moved to the center of the floor and the refrigerators were moved to the back.

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$4.4M Rehab Center Opens in Salisbury

Residents can now get drug and alcohol treatment closer to home with the opening of the Lehigh Valley Center for Recovery.