Diocese: Bethlehem Catholic School Will Close

'Declining enrollment and financial challenges' will force Seton Academy to close at the end of this school year, Allentown Diocese officials say.

Lehigh Rolls Over Holy Cross in League Opener

With their best player on the sidelines, Mountain Hawks open Patriot League season with easy 79-47 win over Holy Cross Crusaders.

Lehigh Star to Miss 8-10 Weeks with Broken Foot

Mountain Hawks' star guard C.J. McCollum has a broken foot and may not return to action this season.

Lehigh Star McCollum Injured in Loss to VCU

Lehigh University's star senior guard C.J. McCollum, the nation's leading scorer, may have broken foot in 59-55 loss. More testing needed for diagnosis, coach says.

Lehigh Mountain Hawks on National TV Tonight

Led by C.J. McCollum, the Lehigh men's basketball team plays at Virginia Commonwealth on the NBC Sports Network at 5 p.m.

NCC Offers Ice Fishing Class for Children

Children in grades 6 through 10 are eligible to participate in Northampton Community College ice fishing class.

NCC Class Registration Open Friday

Northampton Community College will have its only open office hours of winter break from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday to accommodate students who want to register for class in person.

Mountain Hawks Dominate Fairleigh Dickinson

Lehigh jumps out to fast 32-3 lead en route to Coach Brett Reed's 100th victory.

Renowned Astrophysicist to Speak at Lehigh Graduation

Neil deGrasse Tyson, author and advocate for space exploration, to deliver commencement address to Lehigh University graduates at May commencement.

Northampton Community College Team Ranked No. 1

Spartans womens basketball team claims top ranking from National Junior College Athletic Association.

McCollum Scores Last 14 in Mountain Hawks Win

Down by a point with 5 minutes left, McCollum took charge, leading Lehigh to 77-66 win at Quinnipiac.

Sands Casino Expansion Approved by Gaming Board

Approval means Sands Bethlehem Casino Resort can add 31 new table games, giving it more table games than any other casino in Pennsylvania. 107 new jobs anticipated.

Governor Wolf Guidance Counselor Feted

Jean Donegan Vrabel presented with Cedar Crest College's Howard L. Klopp Exemplary Teacher Award.

Lehigh Men's Basketball on National TV Tonight

Mountain Hawks will play Pittsburgh in regional final of NIT Season Tip-Off after defeating Robert Morris 89-60 Monday.

Lehigh Loses Patriot League Title to Colgate

35-24 loss at Goodman Stadium ends 18-game winning streak, but playoffs may still be within reach for Mountain Hawks.

Yale Online Sex Survey Needs Volunteers

Yale University is seeking Lehigh Valley volunteers for a survey on sexuality

In the Wake of Sandy, The Game Goes On

As Freedom Patriots and Liberty Hurricanes compete on the gridiron this afternoon, students from both schools will cooperate to collect donations for the Red Cross.

Bethlehem Schools Closed Monday

Bethlehem Area School District and BAVTS will be closed Monday because of Hurricane Sandy.

Online Courses Stalling Pa. Professors' Union Contract

Online education is playing a role in PASSHE’s contract negotiation with the professors’ union. Right now, professors are compensated at $800 per credit when developing a new online course.

SADD Chapter at Freedom High Wins $100,000 Grant

Students plan to use theatrical techniques, humor, peer coaching and other methods to get others to "buy into" their own safety.

Kristin Chenoweth to Appear at Zoellner Gala

TV, film and Broadway star Chenoweth to appear at Zoellner Arts Center fundraiser. She replaces former American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee, who canceled for medical reasons.

BeCaHi Wins Contest of Winless Crosstown Rivals

Missed extra point in fourth quarter preserves 14-13 win for Golden Hawks over Liberty Hurricanes. Freedom Patriots lose in Nazareth. Notre Dame beats Northwestern Lehigh.

Learn About NCC's Casino Training Program

NCC is holding an information session for its Casino Training Program from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem.

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NCC Offers New Medical Coding Course

Northampton Community College is starting a course "Medical Coding Made Easy" in October at the Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem.

Sandusky to be Sentenced Oct. 9

A judge has set October 9 as the sentencing date for Jerry Sandusky, who will probably spend the rest of his life in jail

Bethlehem Fails as College Town, Says Princeton Review

According to Princeton Review's annual college ratings, Bethlehem gets a poor grade as a college town and town-gown relations are strained, the Express Times reports.

Tribute to the Big Bands at Zoellner Sept. 22

The New York Jazz Repertory Orchestra will perform a Tribute to the Big Bands on Sept. 22 at Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem.

David Mamet's "Oleanna" Starts Sept. 28 at Lehigh

Lehigh University's Theatre Department presents "OLEANNA" by David Mamet at Zoellner Arts Center Sept. 28-Oct. 5.

Nazareth Spoils Liberty's Home Opener in Shootout

49-42 final score leaves Hurricanes winless in three games. Freedom, BeCaHi and Notre Dame also all lose Friday night.

Grant to Pay for After-School Programs at Lincoln

Women's Leadership Initiative of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley announces a $105,000 grant for Lincoln Elementary School in Northeast Bethlehem.

Bodies Will Be on Display at Da Vinci Science Center

The "Bodies Revealed" exhibit will bring carefully preserved whole-body specimens to the Da Vinci Science Center in October

Job Training Information Session at NCC Tonight

Learn about accelerated training programs in four high-demand fields.

Emmaus Blanks Bethlehem Catholic, 35-0 [Pictures]

Green Hornets return two interceptions and a blocked punt for touchdowns; Golden Hawks fall to 0-2.

Brainstorm Forum: Local Effects of Global Climate Change

BW NICE Monthly Networking Meeting

Anger Management

Pa. Teacher Suspended for Blogging About Students

A cautionary tale about mixing work and social media

Viewfinder: Patriot Pride Cheerleading Competition

Bethlehem Catholic walks away with two trophies at regional event

BeCaHi Cheerleaders Earn Bid to Nationals

Hawks will join So. Lehigh, Easton, Whitehall and Wilson in tourney