Pay Your Water and Sewer Bills Online

City of Bethlehem now offers online bill pay for water and sewer customers.

Should Judy Maloney Get Her Job Back?

Bethlehem Health Bureau Director has been on administrative leave since she was charged with domestic simple assault in March.

City Deputy Economic Development Director Resigns

Kathy Vossough, who has been Bethlehem's deputy deputy director of community and economic development since late 2005, resigns to work with her brother.

Callahan Signs 'Tax Return Letter' to Romney

Bethlehem mayor one of 22 to sign letter to Mitt Romney urging Republican presidential contender to release more of his tax returns.

Zoning Law Approved Despite Objections

City Council approves first new zoning law in 40 years, while Central Historic District neighbors object to proposed conversion of Bethlehem Inn to financial offices.

Township Commissioners Vote to Drop Arena Lawsuit

Legal objections to arena and Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone are disappearing with local earned income taxes no longer part of the funding stream.

Planners OK Medical Offices at Jack Jones Site

Developers plan to knock down old auto dealership and build a three-story medical office building.

City Looks for New Purpose for Bethlehem Armory

Bethlehem will lease historic armory from state while a study is conducted to determine the best way to reuse the property at Prospect and Second avenues.

6 Percent of Lehigh County Voters Lack PA Photo ID

A Pennsylvania Department of State comparison of PennDOT and voter registration databases showed 13,025 Lehigh County voters do not have a PennDOT ID number.

Bethlehem Helps Hellertown Avert Garbage Crisis

City Parks Department sends garbage truck to neighboring borough for a day when its two garbage trucks break down.

Are You Exhausted or Excited by Presidential Campaign?

Do you think presidential campaigns drag on too long, leaving voters "exhausted"?

Starting Tonight: Pay for Parking by Cell Phone

Bethlehem Parking Authority unveils new service that will allow for parking payments through dial in or by using a smart phone app.

Bed & Breakfast Conversion to Get Second Hearing

The proposed conversion of The Bethlehem Inn to offices to be heard again in August after City Council's anticipated adoption of new zoning law.

Main Street Reconstruction Schedule Revised

Reconstruction of sidewalks at Main and Market will continue through July 26 and be suspended until after Musikfest concludes.

City Council Meets Tonight, Zoning on Agenda

Council meets on special night because of holiday, will hold public hearing on new comprehensive zoning law and consider buffers for residential treatment centers.

What Does Obamacare Ruling Mean for Pa.?

Keystone state lawmakers say Supreme Court ruling on health care is "unfortunate"

Zoning Hearing on Jack Jones Building Delayed

With Bethlehem on the verge of adopting new zoning law and pending decisions facing legal uncertainty, developer decides to continue hearing until a later date.

Jack Jones Buick Building on Zoning Board Agenda

Bethlehem Zoning Hearing Board will meet tonight and discuss developer's proposal to tear down 91-year-old car dealership and replace it with medical offices.

Tell Us: How Will Court Rule on Obamacare?

Take our poll and tell us how you think the Supreme Court will rule on ObamaCare

SouthSide Man Wanted for Fifth St. Burglary

Bethlehem police have an arrest warrant for Angel Lopez, 33.

St. Luke's Needs More Time for Road Project

St. Luke's University Hospital says it needs more time to reach an agreement with Norfolk Southern Railroad before it relocates Riverside Drive.

Fees Drove Wedge Between Animal Shelter and City

Until recently, Bethlehem paid only $40 to bring stray dogs to Williams Township shelter, but shelter officials say that doesn't nearly cover the expense of caring for the animals.

Bethlehem Wrestles with Stray Dog Problem

City hires lost pet caretaker while it negotiates for animal shelter space. Councilwoman wants to form committee to find solution for growing numbers of strays.

New Bar and Restaurant Coming to SouthSide

City Council approves liquor license transfer, clearing the way for The Steel Pub to open at The Steel Ice Center in time for Musikfest.

Zoners Approve Ticket Booths for Moravian College

Concrete booths on Elizabeth Avenue will be used to sell tickets to football games at Steel Field; two other residential dimensional variances also approved.

Married, Same-Sex Couples Recognized by BASD

Bethlehem Area School District providing benefits to same-sex couples with marriage licenses from other states.

School Real Estate Tax Increases by 4.84 Percent

Bethlehem Area School Board approves new 2012-13 budget with a tax increase of 2.17 mills.

Tear Down Old Jack Jones Buick?

Developers have plans to demolish the old Jack Jones Buick building and replace it with offices

Ignore a Flood Roadblock, Get Fined?

Do you think drivers who ignore flood roadblocks and need to be rescued should be fined?

Mitt Romney Coming to Eastern Pa. Saturday

GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney will make a campaign stop near Quakertown on Saturday.

Pa. Liquor Store Battle: Unions Vs. Consumers

Unions are wielding their influence in the battle over whether to privatize Pennsylvania liquor stores

Obama "Gotta Vote" Project Comes to Area Saturday

Obama volunteers will conduct a voter registration drive in Lehigh Valley on Saturday

Pa. House Gives Police More Wiretap Authority

Pennsylvania's updated Wiretap Act is controversial among lawmakers on both the left and right

Businessman Blasts Lower Saucon for Funding NIZ Lawsuit

On June 6, Jeff Fegley, the owner of the Allentown and Bethlehem Brew Works restaurants, told Lower Saucon Township Council he is unhappy they have committed money to fight Allentown's Neighborhood Improvement Zone in court.

Corbett's Approval Drops to 36 Percent

Fewer Pennsylvanians think Gov. Tom Corbett is doing a good job

Boscola Aide Named One of State's Smartest Staffers

Boscola Chief of Staff Steve DeFrank recognized by PoliticsPa as one of the top staffers in Harrisburg

Bethlehem Patch Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Bethlehem and Northampton County in November's election.

Superintendent Gives Plan to Replace Nitschmann Middle School

Bethlehem School District Suerintendent Joseph Roy introduced a plan Monday to ask voters if they want to see Nitschmann Middle School replaced.

Ed Rendell to Visit Moravian Book Shop Saturday

Former Pennsylvania governor will come to downtown Bethlehem Saturday to sign copies of his new book: "A Nation of Wusses: How America's Leaders Lost the Guts to Make Us Great."

Main Street Reconstruction Starts Today

Sidewalks along Main at W. Market Street will be busted up and rebuilt over the next three weeks.