March 26 is Last Day to Register to Vote in Primary

Voter registration for Pennsylvania's 2012 primary election closes March 26

City Council Lets Hot Dog Vendor Stay Open Late

New law would force street vendors to close by 6 p.m. four days a week, but Fourth Street's Easy Weenies can stay open past midnight.

Bethlehem Township to Join Arena Lawsuit

Commissioners vote Monday to join their neighbors in Hanover, Northampton County, to try to stop earned income taxes from going to Allentown.

Are Photo IDs Necessary at the Polls?

Republicans say the new law will prevent voter fraud; Democrats say the new law could disenfranchise thousands of registered voters. What do you think?

Questions on Arena Funding Still Need Answers

Taxing bodies still waiting for answers from Allentown on its Neighborhood Improvement Zone, which threatens flow of earned income taxes.

Robert Pfenning is New City Controller

Retired accountant is picked by panel of Northampton County judges, which interviewed candidates this week.

14 Condo Units Approved for West Bethlehem

City Planning Commission approves condominium development on Kelchner Road.

6 Initiatives Announced at State of the City

Mayor Callahan's plans include expansion at LVIP VII, the residential re-use of the Steel General Office building, a SouthSide supermarket and park improvements.

Mayor John Callahan's State of the City Address

The full text of the mayor's annual speech to the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Comfort Suites Hotel, South Bethlehem.

Closet Design Service to Build on W. Broad St.

Custom designer of closet space will build new showroom with apartments upstairs.

Manufacturer Could Bring 40 New Jobs by July

Gardner Cryogenics gets approval from City Planners to build new plant on Avenue C.

Road Work Could Create Delays on Township Roads

Route 33 sinkhole gets some attention from highway crews, but that could make for tricky travel in Bethlehem Township.

Pre-School Planned at Linden and Johnston

Developers show pre-K sketch to Planning Commission, had initially intended nursing home at corner in Northeast Bethlehem.

Bednarik to be Inducted in Lehigh County Hall

Eagles legend one of three Bethlehem natives to be honored at county bicentennial today, with financial services executive Mason and college basketball broadcaster Billy Packer.

Not a Fan of Daylight Saving? Blame Ben Franklin

Spring ahead and set your clock ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday.

City Health Director Charged with Assault, Suspended From Job

Maloney accused of hitting boyfriend in the head with glass candle holder, city suspends her pending internal investigation of incident.

Sunshine Week: Who’s Watching Your Government?

March 11 to 17 marks Sunshine Week, when communities celebrate their right to know what government is doing.

HARB Troubled by Mysterious Box on Main Street

Purpose of parking kiosk in front of Moravian Book Shop eludes board.

9 Historic District Shops to get Visit from City Building Inspector

All 9 offending businesses have neon or lit "Open" signs that have not gotten proper approvals.

New Law Would Force Hot Dog Cart to Cut Hours

City Council moves to update its street vendor licensing law, including a provision to limit hours of operation. Easy Weenies owners say they would lose business.

Zoners Reject Drug Rehabilitation Clinic

Board unanimously turns down Abraham Atiyeh's plan to turn vacant church into treatment center for drug and alcohol abusers.

Slots Revenues up at Sands and Across State

Slots machine play at Sands brought $25.3 million in revenue in February

This Week in Road Maintenance Projects

Lane restrictions on Route 22, Route 512 and Center Street.

Zoners Approve Home Psychotherapy, Barber Shop

Therapist to have office in Historic District home. Barber shop to open in old SouthSide grocery store,

City Controller Decision Will Go to Court

City Council tries again, but fails to agree on a new controller; will petition Northampton County Court to make the choice.

Dolan: Distrust Between Council, Observers

Controller deadlock is the result of lack of trust between council and "shadow council," Dolan says.

City, Police Union Agree on 4-Year Contract

Agreement between city and cops means reductions in health and pension benefits for new hires.

Is Green Initiative Too Ugly for Bethlehem?

Building owners aimed to create carbon-neutral neighborhood, but residents say solar collector is a South Bethlehem eyesore.

Decision on Atiyeh Treatment Center Due in March

Attorneys for developer and opponents make final arguments before Zoning Hearing Board.

Arbitrator Upholds Firing of Police Officer

John Nye was fired by City Council in December 2010 for lying and disobeying orders during internal investigation.

Council Again Fails to Pick New Controller

Council deadlocked at 2 votes each for 3 candidates. Decision may have to go to court.

Mayor to Announce New Festival Set for October

New running festival and half marathon planned for Bethlehem this fall

Council to Take Second Shot at Picking Controller

Last week, council deadlocked on picking Meg Holland's replacement; tonight it tries again.

Presidents Day: What's Open, What's Closed.

Consult our handy list to find out which government offices and agencies are open today.

Reassessment Will be a Mixed Bag for West Side

Taxes will go up for half and down for half of Bethlehem's Lehigh County homeowners.

Arena Tax Deal Brings Frustration, Skepticism

Neighborhood Improvement Zone will divert $550,000 in earned income tax to arena, other Allentown development; away from other Lehigh Valley school districts and municipalities.

'Sky is Falling' Routine is Getting Old

America has plenty of problems worthy of serious debate, but we should resist the urge to demonize large swaths of people.

Corbett Tours Bethlehem Township Plastics Plant

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett toured a Bethlehem Township business on Friday

DiGiacinto Takes Name Out of Running for Controller

City Councilman writes memo saying he is one of the "more qualified" candidates, but doesn't think he has support of other council members.

New Nursing Home Approved by City Planners

Bethlehem Moravians will build a new "memory care" unit for Alzheimer's patients.