13 years, no change: Reflecting on Pennsylvania’s minimum wage
The minimum wage in Pennsylvania has been $7.25 an hour since 2008 — for the past 13 years. This means…
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We Build Bethlehem initiative plans city’s 2023 investment strategy
We Build Bethlehem hosted an event to share the results of the 2022 pandemic priority survey and discuss how the…
Column: Why can’t we be friends?
Do you talk about politics with your friends? I certainly do. But as a self-described political science nerd, I’m pretty…
Take a look at who might win in the 2022 midterm elections
Midterm elections will take place on Nov. 8. Positions for governor and lieutenant governor, U.S. House of Representatives seats, and…
Lehigh students discuss the importance of voting
Lehigh will not hold classes on Nov. 8 for Election Day. The university observes this day as Civic Engagement Day,…
Bethlehem proposes the city’s first year-round homeless shelter
A finalized strategic plan to address local homelessness was presented by Bethlehem’s Department of Community and Economic Development at the…
Column: Can you campaign without money?
Running for office can take a lot out of somebody. It goes without saying that being politically engaged in the…
Update from City Council: use permit agreements, Skyline West Project
Bethlehem City Council convened earlier this month to discuss items on their agenda, including appointments to several positions, use permit…
The harsh realities for women with unplanned pregnancies
A brief history of abortion: In Ancient Egypt, a woman might try weightlifting, climbing, diving or another physically demanding activity.…
Adopting, expanding free expression principles at Lehigh
Lehigh President Joseph Helble made a guest appearance at the first Faculty Senate meeting last month to propose the adoption…