312-Unit Apartment Complex Clears Early Hurdle

Bethlehem Township Commissioners give preliminary, non-binding approval to development.

Musikfest 2012 Will Return to Flood Plain

Jeff Parks tells City Council that "crafters begged us not to move them," so Handwerkplatz and Volksplatz will stay put.

Grand Jury: Partners Bilked Bethlehem Township

Township wanted to buy street lights to cut energy costs, instead it had $832,000 stolen, according to grand jury investigation.

City Issued 122 Building Permits in January

Ten of 122 building permits issued by city include Sands Casino work

Tea Party to Host Prof Known for "Water Buffalo" Case

University of Pennsylvania Professor will speak at Lehigh Valley Tea Party meeting Friday

6 Toss Their Hat in Ring for City Controller

City Councilman David DiGiacinto is one of six who want to replace Meg Holland.

New Session of Citizens' Academy Scheduled

Academy teaches city residents inner workings of Bethlehem government.

Former Phillie Pitches for Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center

Dickie Noles, one of the heroes of 1980 World Champs, said he “can’t think of a place where a rehabilitation facility doesn’t belong.”

Congressman Dent's Statement on State of the Union

Dent hopes to hear about domestic energy, manufacturing jobs and tax reform.

Freedom Gym to Be Named for First Principal

Freedom High School Gym will be officially named the “Joseph J. McIntyre Gymnasium.”

School Board Passes Preliminary 2012-13 Budget

School directors stressed the document is preliminary and will go through further changes before it's final passage in June.

Callahan Supports Marriage Equality Effort

Bethlehem mayor joins bipartisan coalition supporting marriage rights for gay, lesbian couples.

Congressmen Speak Out Against SOPA

Congressmen Charlie Dent and Tim Holden say they do not support the Stop Online Piracy Act.

Sands Ends Year with Record-Setting Month

Casino sets new state record for table games revenue in December.

Audit Report Yields Good News for District

Auditor says school district's management and accounting have improved greatly.

Trademarking School Logos Off the Table for Now

Superintendent: Stores "making money off the pride, loyalty people have to our high school teams."

Council Ratifies Appointments to Boards, Authorities

A dozen people appointed to Zoning Hearing Board and other city agencies.

Council Seeks Replacement for Controller

Council will accept applications for Meg Holland's replacement until January 31.

Martin Luther King Day: What's Open, What's Closed

Most, but not all, government offices are closed to honor the civil rights leader.

Bethlehem's Controller Resigns

Citing increasing demands on her business, Meg Holland will step down at the end of the month.

BASD Faces $5 Million Shortfall for 2012-13

In addition to 4-percent tax increase, preliminary budget would cut 11 teaching positions.

City Set Curbside Recycling Record in 2011

Bethlehem collected more tons of recyclables than ever; Theis/Cornfeld expands hours.

School Board Starts Budget Talks Tonight

Administration to present $210 million budget with proposed 4-percent tax increase.

BeCaHi Principal: Rehab Center Would Hurt School

Opponents of Atiyeh drug & alcohol treatment center present case to Zoning Hearing Board.

Slots Revenue Up 13% at Sands Casino in 2011

Sands and other Pa. casinos made more money in 2011

Bethlehem Township Commissioners Narrowly Elect President

Commissioner Paul Weiss will serve as the board's president, it was decided by a split vote.

Bob Freeman Named a 'Legislative Hero'

Keystone Progress honors Freeman and 19 other state lawmakers

5 Things to Know About Bethlehem Parking Rate Changes

The City of Bethlehem's parking rates officially changed this week. Here's what you need to know.

Bethlehem City Council Reorganizes, Elects Evans as President

It took three rounds of voting, but in the end, Eric Evans was elected president of Bethlehem City Council for the next two years.

146 Properties Listed for Jan. 6 Sheriff's Sale

Northampton County will hold monthly sheriff's sale on Jan. 6

Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Beautiful as it is, it will come down soon, and the best thing you can do is to return it to the Earth. Here's where to take it.

Rebate Offered for LED Light Strands

Electric utility offers a $3.33 rebate for each string of LED Energy Star-rated decorative lights purchased.

Free Home Weatherization Available for LV Residents

Available to both renters and homeowners in Northampton and Lehigh counties, this free program can help keep you and your family warmer in winter and cooler in summer while saving money on energy costs.

City Will Charge for Police Funeral Escorts

It will now cost $150 to have police escort funeral processions through city streets.

Curbside Parking Restored to SouthSide Street

Small business buoyed by decision to bring parking to Wyandotte Street, but McDonald's is unhappy about losing its left-turn lane.

Report Street Light Outages in Township

Bethlehem Township pays $10 per street light per month, whether they work or not.

Bethlehem's 2012 Budget Plan at a Glance

Taxes stay flat, but water and sewer rates will go up. City Council expected to adopt budget at its last meeting of the year tonight.

Testimony Supporting Drug Treatment Center Ends

City Zoning Hearing Board sit through fourth night of hearing on former Calvary Church site; plan opponents will present testimony on January 4.

Bethlehem Township Adopts No Tax Increase Budget

Commissioners vote unanimously to keep tax rate at 5.99 mills.

School Board Fills Vacancy

Shannon Patrick chosen from among three candidates who applied for Region 2 seat.