Massive Warehouse Approved on Former Steel Land

1.75-million-square-foot warehouse planned for a lot on former Bethlehem Steel property might be largest in the Lehigh Valley when it's complete.

Reynolds Will Emphasize Neighborhoods in Campaign

Bethlehem Councilman J. William Reynolds kicks off mayoral campaign on steps of his home, says making city neighborhoods appealing to middle-class families is most important.

School Board Ponders Nitschmann's Future

The Bethlehem Area School Board is expected to decide in February whether it wants to build a new Nitschmann Middle School or renovate the 90-year-old building a third time.

Bethlehem Councilman Reynolds to Run for Mayor

J. William Reynolds says on Facebook that he will announce run for mayor on Tuesday. Campaign website already up and running.

State Revenue from Slot Machines Grew in 2012

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem saw a 7.6 percent increase in slots revenue for the year, while casinos across the state increased revenue by 2.7 percent.

$60 Billion In Sandy Recovery Aid Shelved by Congress

Frank Lautenberg, Chris Smith and other New Jersey-area congressman rip Congressional leadership for failing to pass the bill

'Les Miserables' Makes Case for Complexity

Our polarized country could learn from 'Les Miserables.'

Boscola Reappointed Chair of Consumer Protection Committee

State Sen. Lisa Boscola will remain Democratic chairwoman of Consumer Protection Committee.

2013 Big Year for Hockey Arena Construction

After a lawsuit over suburban taxes slowed the Phantoms Hockey Arena project in 2012, the construction is back on for a 2014 opening.

Assault Weapons Ban? Here’s Where Lehigh Valley Lawmakers Stand

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey has change of heart, backs ban, as does Representative-Elect Cartwright.

Photos: Bethlehem Police Officers Promoted

Four Bethlehem Police officers were promoted during ceremony at Town Hall last week.

Save Money for College and Cut Your Tax Bill

Pennsylvania 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan allows families to put away money tax free for a child's college tuition.

Higher Pa. Turnpike Tolls Start Jan. 6

Drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will have to pay higher tolls in 2013

City Council Adopts 2013 Budget, 7% Tax Increase

In final meeting of 2012, Bethlehem City Council votes 6-1 in favor of a $71 million budget and a 7 percent real estate tax hike.

Bethlehem's 2013 Budget at a Glance

After 20 hours of budget hearings and weeks of deliberations, City Council is expected to cast its final budget vote at tonight's meeting at 7.

Callahan Signs Letter to Obama Urging Action on Guns

Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan signs letter from more than 750 mayors urging president to take immediate steps to stop gun violence in wake of Connecticut shootings.

In Newtown Debate, Put Everything on the Table

All rights – including the Second Amendment – come with caveats.

NRA Pledges 'Meaningful Contributions' in Wake of Newtown School Shooting

The National Rifle Association will hold a "major" news conference Friday as it promises to offer "meaningful contributions" to make sure a tragedy like the Sandy Hook school mass shooting doesn't happen again

PennDOT Replacing Walnut Drive Bridge in Lehigh Township

A one-year bridge replacement project in Lehigh Township will begin Dec. 26.

Lehigh County Ranked a Top Community for Investment

An economic consulting group has ranked Lehigh County number seven on a top 10 list of communities recommended for investment.

Council Rejects Single Trash Hauler Proposal

With garbage collection issue settled, Bethlehem City Council votes to increase real estate taxes by 7 percent; rejects mayor's proposal to cut their health benefits.

Teen Pleads Guilty to Bethlehem Armed Robbery

Cameron C. Blake, 18, of Bethlehem admitted that he robbed a man at gunpoint then forced him to withdraw $200 more from an ATM.

Who's Hiring in Bethlehem Area?

Looking for a job? These businesses in the Bethlehem area are hiring.

Police Crack Down on Rt. 378 Speeders

Bethlehem Police issue 20 tickets on Route 378 on the afternoon of Dec. 11 with the top speeder going 86.2 mph.

Bethlehem Amusement Tax Would be Capped at $1.50 a Ticket

Sands Bethlehem Event Center 'happy' with changes to Mayor Callahan's amusement tax proposal.

U.S. Population Will Be Older, More Diverse By 2060

The Census Bureau predicts that the U.S. will become a plurality nation, where the non-Hispanic white population remains the largest single group, but no group is in the majority

Man Shot at Comfort Inn in Bethlehem Township, Police Say

A Bethlehem man was shot and seriously injured at the Comfort Inn in Bethlehem Township, police say.

Man Choked Girlfriend When She Told Him to Get a Job, Police Say

Unemployed Bethlehem construction worker allegedly choked his pregnant girlfriend when she told him he needed a job.

Man Accused of Biting Off Ex-Girlfriend's Earlobe Waives Hearings

David Bermudez, who faces charges for allegedly bitting off his ex-girlfriend's earlobe and assaulting her son, will head to trial after waiving preliminary hearings.

Bethlehem Police Warn of Meth Gas Generators

A Bethlehem resident found methamphetamine gas generators on the West Side. Police caution the public not to touch such finds.

Start U.S. Death Star Construction by 2016, Petitioners Say

More than 20,000 petitioners want the United States to start building a "Death Star" space superiority platform and weapons system

Bethlehem Man Accused in Beating Death of Mom to Face Trial

Charges against Michael Lindgren in the death of his 77-year-old mother are bound over for court at a preliminary hearing.

Bail Denied for One Southside Shooting Suspect; $2.5 Million for Other

Bail is denied for Allentown man charged with homicide in death of Yolanda Morales.

Alarm System Registrations Due for Renewal

Bethlehem Police say residential and commercial alarm system registrations should be renewed by Dec. 31; later renewals are subject to $25 penalty.

This Week's Leaf Collection Schedule: Dec. 10-14

This is scheduled to be last week of curbside leaf collection in Bethlehem. North and SouthSide neighborhoods targeted.

School District Sued in Death of Liberty Sophomore

Mother of Juanya Spady alleges that school officials failed to act quickly enough to save the life of her 16-year-old son in December 2010.

Are We Ready for the Silver Tsunami?

An aging population plus young people who aren’t buying single-family homes in suburbs could change the face of the Lehigh Valley.

Christmas Decorating Delayed by Superstorm Sandy

City employees ordinarily tasked with decorating city streets for the holidays had to be diverted for weeks after the storm. Decorations should be fully deployed by the end of the week.

This Week's Leaf Collection Schedule: Dec. 3-7

Bethlehem leaf collection continues in the Northeast, North and West sides this week.

Should Mom Have to Pay Dead Son's Student Loans?

A Michigan mom wants to be let off the hook for her dead son's student loans and a nationwide petition drive is under way to support her