Published August 14. 2025 10:55PM
The Upper Macungie Township Police Department held its National Night Out celebration Aug. 5 at Grange Park.
The annual community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
Activities included rides and amusements, live music, a car show by Rockguard Film, food trucks galore, petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals and a photo booth,
There were also police, fire and emergency management services displays, K-9 demonstrations and giveaways.
PRESS PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HIRSCHLesavoy Pediatric Dentistry crew Bret Lesavoy, DMD, Laurie Lesavoy and Buddy Lesavoy attend the Upper Macungie Township Police Department’s National Night Out celebration Aug. 5. Story and additional photos appear on Page A5.
Cetronia Ambulance Corps crew Lauren Blichar, Krista Benner and Emma Crossman have a table at Upper Macungie Township Police Department’s National Night Out celebration.
PRESS PHOTO BY MICHAEL HIRSCHParkland School District staff Renee Mosser, director of Visual and Performing Arts, Jeff Bartman, principal, Jaindl Elementary School, Michelle Minotti and Tim Chorones, assistant superintendents stand at their booth to greet attendees.
Upper Macungie Township Police Officer William Rohrbach, Lt. Peter Nickischer and Officer Julia Poapst gather for a group photo in front of a patrol cruiser.PHOTOS COURTESYof VLAD IMAGE
ABOVE: Upper Macungie Police Sgt. Matthew Gardner, K-9 Nyala and “helper” take down the “bad guy” at Upper Macungie National Night Out.
LEFT: Sgt. David Malischewski and K-9 Yara prepare to perform a demonstration for a large crowd at Upper Macungie National Night Out.
An estimated crowd of several thousand people attend this year’s event.
