Bethlehem News

Lehigh University is hosting 25 young professionals from sub-Saharan Africa as part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, a cultural exchange program funded by the U.S. State Department.

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Lehigh University is launching a new lecture series called Compelling Perspectives. Theresa May will be the inaugural speaker.

With Route 378, Monocacy Way, historic Moravian land and Main Street nearby, planners agreed to give the nod on the plans for the "gateway" apartments and commercial space.

WLVR's Megan Frank talks with Will Oliver and Stephanie Sigafoos.

Bethlehem's Craig Larimer will head a team brewing up some old-fashioned ale at the Bethlehem Blueberry Festival this July 15 and 16, utilizing the classic copper pot technique.

Participating restaurants are offering prix fixe menus and other deals on meals starting Sunday, July 16.

ArtsQuest's chief executive said Thursday that the organization plans to break ground on the new cultural center in early 2025. Visitors can experience what they enjoyed before at the Banana Factory, with expanded opportunities.

City of Allentown mayor Matt Tuerk, City of Bethlehem mayor J. William Reynolds and City of Easton mayor Sal Panto Jr. joined officials from the Bradbury Sullivan LGBT Community Center to film a video for the upcoming 30th annual Lehigh Valley Pride event in August

The effort brought out about 15 volunteers on Thursday at Sand Island. The bunch looked to address safety at about 10 intersections around Bethlehem.

The Bethlehem Area School Board kept secret the findings of an independent investigation paid with taxpayer funds. The probe focused on an incident involving the superintendent and a Liberty High School assistant principal at a football game. The assistant principal filed a civil rights lawsuit against Roy and the district.

"American Idol" winner David Cook, who after the show had a platinum album and two platinum singles, will perform at Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest Center in Bethlehem.