This is a bummer.

No more traffic!

OMG....now what will I do.....??? Oh that's right I'm a Steelers Fan !!! Never cared for the Eagles...but when MICK VICK became the quarterback....I HATE the Eagles !!!! Enough said.

good riddance, time for the dog killer organization to hit the bricks

@Ron Bennigton the only place Eagles Fans spent money was in bars and at the casino. Maybe they stopped at a fast food in Hellertown for something to eat in the car. I doubt that they cruised the streets checking out shops in Hellertown or Bethlehem.

Bummer, Guess there will be no influx of seasonal heroin dealers this year

its' a shame this had to happen...i feel sorry for the people in that region that depended on the extra income the fans brought into that area...

I've been coming there for 4 years with my husband & nephew from King of Prussia, pa. This is not right. New coach everything goes crazy. We shall see what happens with them this year.

JOJO

Change is a part of life. Our region should wish the team "all the best" and thank them for their 17 years in the valley.

I agree with Andrew K

Makes sense - why should the Eagles pay for a practice site when they have their own complex? Just wish VICK was gone this year!!!!!

Glad thet are at home pacticeing go eagle fly

the Eagles should go back to West Chester. That was awesome for the fans.

I think this decision is a slap in the face to us devoted fans. The players will not be as accesible to the fans. This is an immediate disconnect before Kelly even coaches his first game. Somebody better tell him he ain't in Oregon anymore and if he does not produce he better learn how to duck real quick.

To those of you who think I am a coplaining old woman try living across the street. As for the lady who is dissapointed because she comes from King of Prussia, turn your car arouond and go the other way. It can't be any farther. And yes, starters was always packed since that is where the players went to hang out. The brew works in Bethlehem, gee, what was it I said, bars and casino. I really don't care one way or the other except when it inconviences those of us who live here. There were plenty of times when the Eagles would not pay for extra police presence to control traffic so no one did and it was a major cluster F...! Fine and dandy for those of you who come and visit, but we live here, amoung your discarded water, beer and soda cotainers. There are alot of slobs who come to the Eagles camp and leave their trash behind. I am not talking about the parents who come on kids day, I've invited people who are looking for a parking space in my cul de sac to park on my driveway and I have shown them how to cut across my property to get to the practice field. I am all for the kids getting an up close look at pro ball players, I am no for the slobs that arrive drinking beer and throw the bottles and cans out their windows. Like I said, too bad you people ddn't live here the last 17 years.

I am always amazed at how many of you people get all excited when something sports related like this happens. At the end of the day, does any of it really matter? Why aren't you concerned about the fact that the country is going down the tubes because the magnates of the military/industrial/banking establishment have Congress in their pockets? Which do you suppose is more important? If Americans were as concerned with what their government is doing to them as they are with sports, the much needed Second American Revolution would have happened already.

To all who are complaining about the Eagles, Michael Vick , this is a new beginning for the Eagles and get over Michael Vick he payed his dews, get over it. Are you guys going to spend every day of your lives being upset over all this. I loved Andy, but now it is coach Kelly's time to rule. So all of you people that are so full of anger live for today, because you never what tomorrow brings you. Be happy.

GJ, we all make typo's or misspell when in the heat of a conversation. Your remark is rude.

Vick never completely paid his dues. He got special consideration and violated his probation and got away with it. He should rot in jail for what he did to those dogs. Furthermore, when did the NFL allow felons to play pro ball. That too is against NFL rules. It's because he attracts the crowd and that translates into money. He is not allowed to profit from his crime but now is selling a book. He's disgusting and so is Jeffrey Laurie for hiring a felon. I won't watch or root for the eagles as long as Vick is on the team.

It's interesting to watch the reaction to Vick for his crimes against dogs then watch the national sports media going gaga over Ray Lewis, who was probably at the very least an accomplice in the deaths of two humans.

Philly has always had an irrational reaction to the behavior of its athletes.

To all the self-righteous Yahoo's who has a boring Ass life and sit @ your computer and complain and bitch about Mike Vick, here's my two cent take it and buy a damn life. Vick was convicted by the government that is the most corrupt in the world, the same government that allowed a segment of it citizens to be mauled by the Policy Enforcers (police) while only trying to obtain equal protection and civil rights. They were good people Black & White Jew & other the the State Police Dogs Attacked innocent people, and they stripped a man of his rights on the testamonies of criminals and Judas Iscariot clones just to prove they're the big dogs. This Government is the biggist criminals. So My two cents use it to buy something to add to your boring ass life!!! He or She who is without SINs or FAULTs cast the first stone or STFU and continue to drink your BEERS and read what dumb mo fo's think about.

To all the Grammar police on the Patch that complains about misspelled words, I'm sure if you had a brain you'll realize you don't have to read what's on your screen, move on to something you understand because you're so fricking perfect and can't possibly make any mistake. Move on and SITFU

You people are no better than the crazy Philly fans. You take a thread about the Eagles camp moving away from Lehigh and turn it into a rant about sleezy ball players like Vick. I don't give a hoot who plays where, who coaches where, or who wins what trophy! What I care about is maintaining some semblance of peace and quiet and cleanliness for the area in which I live. Loosing the the Eagles summer camp is a step in the direction that I am happy to go. If and when Starters closes, please do not blame it on the loss of the Eagles, They have already closed one restaurant, it is quite possible that they will be closing another. Competion from the Copperhead Grill, Revolution and the Scottish place in Hellertown has bitten into their business. This area can only support so many "sports bars". Not everyone wants to be bombarded with noisy TV's showing sports events, why do you think the good old diners still exist? People can eat in peace, without paying $12.95 for a burger and fries.

The only real Eagles I care about nest at there homes in Core Creek Park. They clean up the nieghborhood of vermits that the good thing to do FLY EAGLES FLY.Bye Bye FILTHADELPHIA eagles.

@Carol, it is not bitterness. It is fact. Why don't you call the public works dept of LST and Hellertown and ask them about the trash increase during Eagles camp. I don't live in a McMansion, and I would not know a BMW from Toyota, so get off your high horse and shut your mouth since, apparently you only know how to personally attack someone, who started this whole thread by say "yeah, no more traffic".

Giants fan here....

I am sorry to see them go only because it created a lot of enjoyment for my friends who are big fans. I know they are very disappointed.

Someone made a comment here that asked why would someone who hates the Eagles open an article about them. I'm not quite sure I understand the logic in that type of question.

Just in case that person wants to know...I opened the article beause a) its local news, b) curiosity as to why they were leaving and c) because I wanted to lol
:P
Cheers!

@Ron Beitler, your remark re NIMBY is Bull. I've had no problem with the Eagles being in MBY. I have tons of friends who are big Eagles fans, not to mention my own familly. What I don't want in MBY are people who have no reguard for litter laws. Throwing trash out your car windows because you are too lazy to take it back to Philadelphia or NJ is just plain disgusting. I am sure you would have a problem with that in YOUR BACK YARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let's look at it this way, I am sad for the local kids whose one bright spot in a long boring summer was riding their bikes to watch their sports hero's in action. Many who would not otherwise ever be able to see them in person. I am sad for the MANY local kids (14 and up) who looked forward to employment at the camp, earning a few dollars, and bragging rights. The families that visited camp spent their dollars at Rita's, Waffle house,, the diner, etc. and (rightfully) did not patronize bars with their children. If any of you commentators have ever actually attended camp, you would see the majority of visitors were families.

My son was the original Rita's water ice person. Everyday for two or three years (can't remember) he set up the stand at the camp, sat on my beach chair and sold Italian Ice. I am well aware of the benefits of the camp. While I did not ever attend the camp (zero interest) I often drove through Goodman on my way over the mountain to Bethlehem. There were lots of families, but there were also carloads of guys out for a fun day which includes, by their standards, consuming alchol (beer).

A person who was employed by the eagles died here last year. Maybe it is that simple. They have bad memories and don't want to relive it. New coach fresh start

Actually a lot of NFL Teams are staying at their facilities for training camp now. The Eagles were thinking about doing this two years ago. And really it's a bad memory, but the guy had a known drug habit that he could not unfortunately over come. There's a new coaching staff in place and most of the roster is changed so that would have not have had anything to do with it. What's sad is the folks will only get to see about 4 or 5 work outs open to the public at the Linc now, were at Lehigh and West Chester it was open to the public.

I AM SO TIRED OF THIS....@ INTERESTED BYSTANDER, PAY ATTENTION......I DID NOT DRIVE TO THE CAMP TO GET STUCK IN TRAFIC. I LIVE ACCROSS THE STREET FROM GOODMAN CAMPUS..WHEN IT SUITS MY PURPOSE i DRIVE THROUGH THE CAMPUS. I NEVER SAID I WAS STUCK IN TRAFFIC I SAID THERE WAS TRAFFIC AND WHEN IT GOT BACKED UP PEOPLE GOT UPSET SO THEY DRANK THEIR BEERS WHILE THEY WAITED ON BINGEN AND TOSSED THE EMPTIES OUT THE WINDOW. DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT NOW???? BY THE WAY, IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO HAVE OPEN CONTAINERS OF BREWS IN YOUR CAR. MY GRIPE WAS WITH THE TRAFFIC WHICH ANNOYED THE ATTENDEES AND THE DISREGARD FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE AREA. JUST BECAUSE LITTER HAPPENS AT LITTLE LEAGUE GAMES DOES NOT MAKE IT RIGHT. YOU AND YOUR TYPE OF PEOPLE WHO SEE ALL THESE THINGS AS NOTHING MAJOR IS WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE WORLD. EVERYTHING IS NO BIG DEAL TO YOU. WAIT TILL YOUR LIVING IN GARGBAGE FILLED STREETS, MAYBE THEN YOU WILL CHANGE YOUR MIND AND PICK UP SOME TRASH.

Go Giants

Mary Ann,
Now that you came out of your hole. Did you see your shadow?

@inerested by stander, I have zero problem with living across from Lehigh's Goodman campus. They take beautiful care of their properties. It is the lowlifes who take advantage of the free space, visits to camp, attendance at soccer matches that ruin it. I am not saying everyone, I am saying lowlifes, you know who you are. @ Carol unfortunatly you don't know what you are talking about. We have had visitors to Eagles camp park in our cul de sac every year of camp. Maybe they don't want to be stuck in the traffic leaving camp, maybe they don't want to pay to park, I don't know why they do it. I do know that one year when they had a special day for kids I had nine people park on my driveway at my invitaition. They all were coming into the cul de sac because traffic was so backed up they were already missing some of what was happening for their kids. There was no where left to park in our cul de sac. Please don't tell me you know about these things. I am here every day, I am sure you are not. Sorry to dissapiont you, but our neighborhood is not a gated community. We are normal people with normal homes. I was born and raised in a city and would go back in a heart beat if I could convince my husband, I like living in a concrete jungle, so no, I have no problem with "city" people. I do have a problem with lowlifes who don't care about the carbon footprint they leave behind. Hate to break your heart, but I have never gone to musikfest so why don't you shut up about it.

I AM SO GLAD THEY ARE HOLDING TRAINING CAMP IN SOUTH PHILADELPHIA, WHERE THEY BELONG ! No more driving to hicksville!