Utility Work Near Rt. 412 Could Cause Delays

The work by Verizon will cause 'short-term stoppages' on Shimersville Road and Commerce Center Boulevard in Bethlehem on Friday and Saturday, according to a travel advisory.

Bob Dylan Coming to Stabler Arena

April stop will be the seventh time the iconic singer-songwriter will visit the Bethlehem venue.

Sen Toomey: Let Obama Make Sequester Cuts

Lehigh Valley Sen. Pat Toomey proposes letting the White House make targeted spending cuts to avoid across-the-board reductions if sequester kicks in Friday.

2 Hurt in Police Car Crash in Bethlehem

Squad car and a small Honda collided at the intersection of E. Market and High streets on Wednesday

C+ Lehigh Student Asks Judge to Reverse Verdict

Attorney for Megan Thode, who lost her $1.3 million lawsuit to Lehigh University, claims judge did not interpret the law properly.

Man Punches Sands Slot Machine, Police Say

Brooklyn man charged with criminal mischief after he allegedly caused $1,625 in damage to slot machine screen, court papers say.

Stripper's Death from Booze, Heroin Accidental, Coroner Says

26-year-old Amy Soule, who worked at Platinum Plus Gentleman's Club in Allentown, was found dead in Bethlehem Township home in December.

Patient Assaulted Nurse with Blood, Police Say

Hepatitis C positive patient at St. Luke's Anderson emergency room threw her intravenous lines at a nurse, who was hit in the face with blood and other fluids, police say.

New Nitschmann School Project Approved by Board

Bethlehem Area School Board votes unanimously to authorize beginning phases of $53.7 million project to raze and replace Nitschmann Middle School.

Renowned German Orchestra to Visit Bethlehem

The Beethoven Orchestra Bonn to perform Beethoven's 5th Symphony and the Emperor Piano Concerto No. 5 on March 8 at Zoellner Arts Center.

Bethlehem Mayor Apologizes for Yelling at Wrestling Ref

'I should have handled this incident better,' John Callahan says in prepared statement.

Alleged Gunman, Back From Fla., Charged in Shooting

Kenneth Ortega, who had fled from Bethlehem following Jan. 31 Marvine-Pembroke shooting, arraigned for criminal attempted homicide.

How Will Sequestration Cuts Affect Bethlehem?

Friday's possible government spending cuts triggered by sequestration could affect residents of Bethlehem.

Armed Robbers Hit 2 Gas Stations, Police Say

Petro Plus on W. Broad Street targeted Saturday night, while robbery attempt at E. Fourth Street store Sunday night was unsuccessful, police say.

Alleged Killer Caught After 18 Years on the Run

Francisco Miranda—one of Pennsylvania's most wanted—has been arrested for a fatal stabbing that happened in 1994.

Man Shot in Legs in Bethlehem

City police say two men armed with handguns shot another man early Sunday.

Bethlehem Mayor Ejected from Wrestling Tournament

Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan was ejected from the District 11 wrestling tournament Saturday, according to a report on lehighvalleylive.com.

Craigslist Con Cost Home Seekers Thousands: Police

Allentown man placed fake Craigslist ads for South Bethlehem rental units he did not control, scamming five people out of hundreds of dollars each, criminal complaint says.

Who's Hiring: Good Shepherd, Coordinated Health

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

Godmother Choice Argument Boils Over, Police Say

Father of child is accused of choking his baby's mother and hitting his stepfather, according to court papers.

Cocaine Found in Wrecked Car Leads to Charges

Wallet found in car that hit house on Linden Street contained cocaine, Bethlehem police say.

'Serial Rapist' Allegedly Attacked Pregnant Teens, Linny Fowler Scammed out of $1M Top Bethlehem News

Alleged killer in melee outside Puerto Rican club ordered to stand trial and police search through garbage to nail suspected pot dealer are also among top headlines.

Starters Riverport Closes in South Bethlehem

23,000-square-foot restaurant anchor of Riverport Complex on Second Street shut its doors on Friday.

Former Steel Workers Local President Dies

Peter De Pietro devoted his life to helping workers and volunteering for other local causes.

Sen. Casey Touts Anti-Bullying Bill in Bethlehem

Legislation would require school districts to crack down on bullying. Senator visited Northeast Middle School Thursday.

Heiress Linny Fowler Scammed Out of $1 Million, DA Says

Allentown man and woman told philanthropist Linny Fowler they needed money for a sick child, but spent her money instead on clothing, travel and gambling, DA John Morganelli says.

Watch Out for Icy Spots Tonight Into Saturday

Bethlehem is under a freezing rain advisory through 10 a.m. Saturday.

U.S. Luge Team Sleds Found, Police Say

Sleds lost by the U.S. Luge Team turned up in someone's garage and will be returned, according to state police

'Serial Rapist' Charged With 5th Attack on Teen, Police Say

Latest alleged victim of David Martinez told police she was attacked in January near her home in Freemansburg.

Oops, U.S. Luge Team Sleds Fell Off Truck

Sleds used by the U.S. Luge Team fell off a truck and were picked up by someone, according to state police.

SouthSide Woman Was Wanted for Philly Larceny

Angela Gara was picked up Monday by Easton police after a suspected carjacking; charged as a 'fugitive from justice' in Philadelphia auto theft.

Country Star Sara Evans Coming to Sands

Sands Bethlehem Event Center books comedian Anjelah Johnson along with country hit maker. Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday.

Alleged Serial Rapist Charged in 2 More Attacks

David Martinez of Bethlehem is accused of raping two pregnant 17-year-old girls, bringing the number of alleged sexual assaults to four.

Man with Machete Wanted to 'Teach Neighbors Respect,' Police Say

E. Fourth Street man at first ignored orders to drop the 18-inch blade as he walked toward police, court papers say.

PA Superior Court to Convene in Bethlehem

Pennsylvania appeals court will hold a special session at Northampton Community College on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Broughal School Nominated for National Award

SouthSide Middle School nominated by state for Department of Education Green Ribbon Award for increasing environmental and sustainability literacy.

'Main Street Mayor' Gordon Mowrer Feted by City

City erects Main Street monument to Gordon Mowrer, who was mayor from 1974 to 1978 and credited with halting urban renewal that would have changed historic downtown's character.

Counterfeit $50 Bills Passed at Sands, Police Say

New Jersey man charged with passing three counterfeit bills at casino over the weekend. Two other men charged with defiant trespass.

Drunken Driver Fell into Monocacy Creek, Police Say

55-year-old Bethlehem man got out of his car near the Hill-to-Hill Bridge to urinate, staggered and fell into the creek, city police say.

Puerto Rican Club Alleged Killer to Stand Trial

Allentown man accused of killing Bethlehem woman outside of SouthSide club ordered to stand trial. Charges also upheld against other shooter in bloody E. Third St. melee.