FREE FUN: Earth Day Festival on Southside Greenway This Weekend

Family-friendly fun will abound at the free Earth Days on the Greenway festival in South Bethlehem on Saturday and Sunday.

Lehigh Valley Grand Prix Wants Drivers for 'Shootout' Race

Sign up to drive a go-cart in the Lehigh Valley Grand Prix 'All-Star Shootout' coming up in May.

Sign Up for Lehigh Valley Phantoms E-Newsletter

As construction of Allentown's hockey arena continues, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms are offering an electronic newsletter to keep fans informed.

City Man Set 30 Pizza Boxes on Fire, Police Say

New Street man charged with risking a catastrophe for allegedly starting blaze that also included a dried-out Christmas tree and melted a nearby garbage can.

Reynolds: I Won't Preside at Weddings Until All Can Marry

Democratic mayoral candidate promises to be advocate for gay, lesbian marriage equality.

Gabriel Iglesias, Jeff Foxworthy Coming to Sands

Tickets go on sale Friday for stand-up comic superstars and country singer Dwight Yoakam.

Monday is Last Day to Register to Vote in Primary

If you want to vote in the 2013 primary election, Monday is the last day to register.

Walk Over History: $10M Bethlehem Steel Promenade Planned

Historic Hoover-Mason Trestle carried iron ore to the blast furnaces. $10 million plan revives it as an elevated walkway and passive park.

Mexico-to-Lehigh Valley Meth Ring Led by Bethlehem Man, AG says

Pa. attorney general says narcotics agents have busted an international meth ring that distributed $7 million worth of drugs in the Lehigh Valley in the last five years.

Woman Had Crack in Bra, Cash in Panties, Police Say

Wilson borough woman faces drug charges after making alleged drug sale at Bethlehem Township shopping center, according to arrest affidavit.

Freemansburg Avenue Bridge Reopens

PennDOT has reopened the Freemansburg Avenue bridge after emergency repair work.

New Homes For Sale in Bethlehem This Week

Find homes for sale in Bethlehem on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

Man Threatened Girlfriend with Boiling Water, Police Say

Charged Fairview Street man also threw girlfriend to the ground and slammed a video game drum set on her back during domestic fight, police say.

Walmart Teen Workers Stole $57,000 in Electronics, Police Say

Two Bethlehem 19-year-olds charged with taking part in theft of electronics and other merchandise from the Linden Street Walmart.

Freemansburg Ave. Might Reopen in 1-2 Days

PennDOT says 'significant progress' has been made to shore up Nancy Run bridge abutment.

Boston Attack Halts Bethlehem Campaign for a Day

Mayoral candidate J. William Reynolds suspends campaign activities for one day 'out of respect' for families affected by marathon bombing.

Accused 'Serial Rapist' Must Face Trial, District Judge Rules

David Martinez of Bethlehem is accused of raping five teenage girls.

Boston Marathon Blasts: Close Call for Some Local Runners

Runners from across the Lehigh Valley competed in the Boston Marathon, scene of deadly explosions Monday.

Southside Woman Forged ADD Prescription: Police

Woman faces a felony charge after she allegedly altered a doctor's prescription form to obtain a bottle of Adderall one month early, according to an arrest record.

Who's Hiring: Unclaimed Freight, Keystone Pub

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

Teen Hindered Arrest of His Wife-To-Be, Police Say

19-year-old didn't turn in the mother of his child in the weeks after he filed a protection from abuse order against her, police say. He married her. Now he faces felony charges.

Sex Offender Did Not Register New Address: Police

Convicted sex offender Henry F. Worthington Jr. moved from Bucks County to South Bethlehem in 2012, but never registered new address, police say. He's now in prison.

City Man Threatened to Kill Woman, Her Son: Police

Northeast Bethlehem man held knife over woman as she lay in bed early Thursday morning; he threatened to kill her and her son, court papers say.

Alleged Walmart Employee Thefts, Freemansburg Ave. Shutdown Top Bethlehem News

A dramatic hailstorm and a big donation to the Bethlehem Police Mounted Unit also made headlines.

Blood-Covered Man with Meat Cleaver Creates SouthSide Drama, Police Say

Screaming, blood-covered Alaska Street man breaks into two neighborhood homes before police take him to jail, court records say.

Bridge Damage Forces Freemansburg Ave. Closure

PennDOT orders immediate closure of bridge over Nancy Run because of a void under the bridge's western abutment. Time frame for repair is uncertain.

Free Musikfest Performers Roster Released

Buckwheat Zydeco, Southern Culture on the Skids and Gangstagrass to be among those who play at festival's 13 free stages, along with local and returning favorites.

Mayoral Hopefuls Differ on Changing City Council

Reynolds says seats from neighborhood districts will help South and West sides. Donchez says district seats will lead to parochial budget bickering.

SouthSide Man Was Wanted in N.Y. Burglary: Police

Suspect in upstate New York burglary was at Bethlehem police headquarters when out-of-state warrant came to light.

PBS39 On-Air Host, Station Manager Leaving

Amy Burkett, a Lehigh Valley television fixture since 1999, is named new station manager at Charlotte, N.C., PBS station.

Stabler to Host Youth Robotics Competition

Which group of high schoolers can build the best robot? 50 teams from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are coming to Lehigh University this weekend to find out.

Legendary Singer Paul Anka Returning to Sands

1950s teen-idol, pop star, singer-songwriter Paul Anka scheduled to come to Bethlehem as new record and autobiography have hit store shelves.

Pea-Sized Hail Pelts Bethlehem

Dramatic thunderstorm Wednesday night brought rain, wind, ice pellets and a sudden drop in temperature. What did you see or take pictures of?

Personal Gas Bought with Company Credit Card, Police Say

Bethlehem man charged with fraud and theft for allegedly buying more than $3,500 in gas for his car with a company credit card.

Private Garbage Collection Favored by Mayoral Candidates

J. William Reynolds comes out in support of private haulers with zoned collection days for city neighborhoods. Bob Donchez agrees.

Tire Blowout Caused Dump Truck to Overturn: Police

Accident that hampered afternoon rush hour traffic on Route 33 Tuesday started when dump truck's tire failed, causing driver to lose control, police say.

Man Stole $200 with 'Sleight of Hand,' Police Say

Bethlehem man fooled Walmart cashier with bill exchange scheme, according to criminal complaint.

Take 'Plunge' to Help Habitat for Humanity

First annual 'Polar Plunge for a Purpose' at Dutch Springs will help Habitat for Humanity raise money to build its 100th home in the Lehigh Valley.

Overturned Dump Truck Causes Havoc on Route 33

Driver hurt, one lane in each direction of Route 33 was shut down for cleanup.

Horses the Stars of Donor 'Thank You' Event

New truck for Bethlehem Police Mounted Unit was financed entirely through donations.