City Council discusses rezoning, housing developments
The Bethlehem City Council convened on Oct. 15 to discuss rezoning requests for a tentative apartment building located at 119…
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Bethlehem schools discuss installation of vape detectors
The Bethlehem Area School District hopes to mitigate the vaping epidemic among adolescents by pursuing a $377,604 state grant to…
Oktoberfest gives Bethlehem a taste of German culture
For two weekends a year, visitors walking around the SteelStacks are met with traditional German outfits, food and drink vendors,…
Where to get your flu shot in the Lehigh Valley
As temperatures drop and the flu season approaches, students are wondering where to get their flu shots. Here’s a comprehensive…
Bethlehem partners with sixth sister city in Puerto Rico
Bethlehem welcomed its sixth sister city, Patillas, Puerto Rico last month. The partnership’s establishment was commemorated with a flag-raising ceremony…
Moravian Church Settlements become UNESCO World Heritage Site
On July 26, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated Bethlehem’s Moravian Church Settlements a World Heritage…
City council discusses crime, lead in water lines, demolition projects
The Bethlehem City Council convened on Oct. 1 to discuss a recent homicide in East Hills, the city’s water supply…
New sizzling halal restaurant opens on Southside
When Abdul Wali moved to New York City nearly four years ago, he found a job at a local restaurant…
International nonprofit uses holistic methods to combat substance use
Jeffry Zamora traveled over 3,000 miles from Costa Rica to Orlando, Florida, in 2017. This move saved his life. Zamora,…
Fast food accessibility contributes to health disparities in Bethlehem
With 45 fast-food restaurants — about 2 per square mile — there’s no shortage of greasy french fries, crispy chicken…