Will Oliver
Bethlehem Area reporterI cover the city of Bethlehem and its surrounding area for LehighValleyNews.com. I worked previously as a staff writer turned managing editor at The Houston Home Journal in Perry, Georgia. Before that, I worked as a co-host for the Morning Show on 94.7 WTBF-FM out of Troy, Alabama. During my time in the multimedia journalism program at Troy University, I contributed to the student-run publication, The Tropolitan, and had my undergraduate capstone project printed on the front page of The Montgomery Advertiser. I enjoy drumming, disc golf, going to concerts and trying to cook. My dog, Bella, and I would love to meet you. Give me a call at 610-984-8220 or shoot me an email at willo@lehighvalleynews.com.
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A warehouse proposed for an area of Freemansburg Avenue that officials and residents say is plagued with roadway safety issues was rejected Monday by the Bethlehem Township Board of Commissioners. -
The troop from New Tripoli has set a goal of selling 6,000 boxes, with plans to use that money to fund a two-week trip to Europe next year.
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The new and improved Walnut Street Garage project design should offer wider sidewalks and calmer traffic nearby, new retail and dining possibilities and more street trees, according to officials.
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There’s no official “home” library agreement between Hellertown and Lower Saucon as of Jan. 1, 2023, following the Hellertown Area Library removing Lower Saucon from its service area.
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“If the [former] administration felt that reducing the tax millage was so important, I think they would have made that part of their initial budget proposal prior to the election,” councilwoman Victoria Opthof-Cordaro said.
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Iconic Real Estate bought the whole property last July for $3.2 million and has converted the upper levels to luxury apartments.
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“Keep Out” signs and fencing are currently up along the Walnut Street side of the garage. The new parking deck in Bethlehem is planned to be completed by the end of 2025.
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The Democrats have been vocal about leading an about-face on a number of township issues, including the expansion of the Bethlehem Landfill and resident access to the Hellertown Area Library.
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“We’re not here as a rubber stamp of the administration; we’re here to work with them and make our city better,” new councilmember Bryan Callahan said.
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According to the council member’s farewell citations, Enix and Van Wirt served residents with “distinction, knowledge, experience and honor.”
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