Watch 12-12-12 Concert Live on Patch

The concert will benefit Hurricane Sandy victims, via the Robin Hood Foundation.

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.

Dying Boy Has a Christmas Wish

Six-year-old Nathan Norman has terminal cancer and is reaching out to policemen, firemen and all emergency service workers to fulfill his final Christmas wish.

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

Are Doomsday Preppers a Cult? A Lehigh Valley Professor Says Yes

The doomsday prepping phenomenon is just beginning to be studied, but so far this Penn State-Lehigh Valley professor says it has all the markings of a cult.

Phillip Phillips to Join Matchbox 20 in Bethlehem

Phillip Phillips, who won the 11th season of American Idol, joins Matchbox Twenty at Feb. 27 concert in Bethlehem.

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.

Jewel Brings Greatest Hits to Bethlehem

Singer-songwriter Jewel will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center March 15.

PEEPSFEST is Bethlehem's Warm-Up to New Year's Eve

Celebrate PEEPSFEST in Bethlehem Dec. 30-31 with music, arts and a Giant Peep-Drop at ArtsQuest Center.

Bethlehem Police Report Gun Threat, Assault

A man reportedly points a gun at a victim and tries to steal his medication before assaulting him, city police say.

Yes To Play at Sands Bethlehem Event Center

Rock band Yes will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center in April.

Wayne Newton Coming to Bethlehem

'Mr. Las Vegas' Wayne Newton will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on April 20.

Opinion: Toomey Calls for Compromise on Fiscal Cliff

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey says our economy will take a huge hit if lawmakers fail to act on the impending "fiscal cliff"

Burglar in Bethlehem Takes $2,600 in Gaming Consoles, Computers

Bethlehem Police report computers and consoles were taken in one burglary and a laptop stolen in another.

Geminid Meteor Shower Visible Dec. 13-15

The Geminid Meteor shower will start Dec. 13 and be visible through Dec 15. More than 50 meteors per hour or almost a meteor a minute will be visible.

King George Inn Contents to be Auctioned on Dec. 17

More than 250 years of historic fixtures and memorabilia from inside the King George Inn will be auctioned on Dec. 17.

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.

Picking Up Doggy Doo Across Lehigh Valley

It's a dirty job so why not outsource? Doodie Calls specializes in picking up pet waste so owners don't have to. It's a great gift idea for the busy pet owner in your life!

Where's Bethlehem's Cheapest Gas With Gas Prices Crashing?

U.S. gas prices have dropped 46 cents a gallon over the past two months.

Daughtry, 3 Doors Down to Play at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center

Rock groups 3 Doors Down and Daughtry will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center Feb. 10.

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.

NASA Says World Won't End Dec. 21

Doomsday talk is starting again, but NASA says the Mayans were off.

Police: Bethlehem Man Charged in Theft, Resisting Arrest

The following information was supplied by Salisbury police. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

Photos: A Rare Look Inside Lindenwold Castle

St. Mary's Villa for Children near Pottstown was open for public tours recently

Check Out Dec. 10 Green Monday Deals at Walmart.com

Green Monday is Dec. 10 and Walmart's one-day-only online sale items are listed here.

1,400 Packets of Heroin Found in Hotel Room

Maid found stash of heroin in Comfort Inn in Bethlehem Township on Thursday. One man is jailed while police look for the man who rented the room and reported his bag stolen.

Who's Hiring: Equinox, Country Meadows

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

Free Shipping Day Coming Dec. 17

Procrastinators rejoice: You can still find great deals buying gifts online, with free guaranteed Christmas Eve delivery.

Bill Would Ban Gift Cards with Expiration Dates

Consumers Union is supporting a bill that would ban gift card with expiration dates

Today Your Last Day to Get a 55-Cent Whopper

In honor of the Whopper's 55th anniversary, you can buy one of Burger King's iconic burgers and get your second one for 55 cents.

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.

2 Allentown Men Charged in SouthSide Shootings

Rene Figueroa, 32, is charged with killing Yolanda Morales. Javier Rivera-Alvarado, 38, is charged with firing multiple shots in deadly, chaotic melee.

Anti-Violence Vigil in SouthSide Draws 50

Candlelight vigil for peace held on street where gun battle left one woman dead and five others hurt six nights ago.

Stone Sour, Papa Roach to Start U.S. Tour at Sands

Hard rocking, alternative metal bands Stone Sour and Papa Roach will kick off 2013 U.S. tour in Bethlehem on Jan. 20. Tickets go on sale this morning.

Candlelight Vigil Against Violence Planned Today

Organizers plan to gather near the site where Yolanda Morales was killed in a chaotic gun battle in South Bethlehem early Sunday.

Owner of Burglarized Home Faces Drug Charges

Marijuana blunt allegedly found on the floor of burglarized South Bethlehem home leads to charges for homeowner.

Police: Heroin Found Near Dead Strip Club Worker

Amy Soule, 26-year-old employee of Allentown gentlemen's club, was found nude in Bethlehem Township man's bed. Death still labeled suspicious.

Careless Driving Charges Issued in Deaths of City Mother and Son

Lester Smith, 51, of Bath was charged with careless driving in Sept. 5 head-on collision on Hanoverville Road that killed Gertrude Babin and Clifford Babin Jr.

John Doe of Bethlehem Charged with Burglary

Identity of jailed burglary suspect remains a mystery, so for now the courts call him John Doe.