Bethlehem Area

Bethlehem City Council allocated nearly $90,000 in American Rescue Plan money to hire a consulting firm to complete a feasibility study for a potential community center. That analysis should take seven to eight months.

Staff at New Bethany in Bethlehem have been working around the clock, sometimes losing sleep, making sure every family has what they need for Thanksgiving.

The township is proposing about a 3.1% increase to its sewage rates, with costs potentially rising as the city of Bethlehem could end up charging more for wastewater services for surrounding municipalities in the coming year.

Christkindlmarkt started off its 2023 season with balmy weather, but that didn't stop folks from feeling the holiday spirit. Organizers say opening day set a record and traffic was up significantly the first weekend.

The vote ultimately failed 2-3. The council only offered the audience a parcel ID number and no further detail on the property being discussed.

Saturn is close to the moon tonight. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope to make out the rings.

The ice skating rink opens to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 21 and will feature 23 theme nights and days.

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About 40 students from Marvine Elementary School joined Mayor J. William Reynolds and community volunteers to decorate the Mayor's tree at City Hall

News Director Jen Rehill talks to reporters Will Oliver and Tom Shortell.