Church along South Bethlehem gateway plans for 6 new affordable housing units next door
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Cathedral Church of the Nativity, with help from area nonprofits, intends to offer six affordable housing units nearby along its West Third Street property. The city Zoning Hearing Board on Wednesday approved two special exceptions and a variance to let the church convert its two rowhomes at 230 and...
Man sentenced in Bethlehem crash that killed his front-seat passenger
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A Bethlehem man who was drinking alcohol before a crash that killed his front-seat passenger has been sentenced. Matthew Torres was sentenced to four years to 11 years and eight months, according to a news release from the Northampton County District Attorney's Office. The DA's office said...
Home Depot Heist? Lower Pottsgrove Police Seek Man Accused of Skipping Out on Hundreds...
POTTSTOWN, PA — Police have issued a warrant for a 40-year-old man accused of taking merchandise from a local Home Depot without paying in full. According to the Lower Pottsgrove Township Police Department, the incident occurred at the Home Depot located at 295 Armand Hammer Boulevard. Investigators allege that the...
Last call: Original Trolley Barn vendor to close this weekend in Quakertown
One of the first vendors of the Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown will open for the last time this weekend. Black River Wine Bar will hold its last day Sunday at the public market, it announced online. “We have been very proud members of the Trolley Barn Public Market...
Pa. State Police investigate several reports of assaults at KidsPeace in North Whitehall
N. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police say a juvenile hitting a KidsPeace staff member with a radio is one of among several incidents at the Lehigh County facility they have responded to in recent days. Troopers were called to eight separate incidents at KidsPeace in North Whitehall Township...
Two people injured following shooting incident in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A child was injured in a shooting Thursday morning in Chestnuthill Township near Effort, authorities said, and his stepfather has been charged in connection with the incident. According to police, Andre Grissett arrived at a home and hugged his 10-year-old son when the child’s stepfather, Darius James,...
Police officer rescues residents from burning apartment building in Bristol Twp.
A Bristol Township police officer is being hailed for his bravery after rushing into a burning apartment building early Wednesday morning.
Bigger, more diverse Christkindlmarkt coming back for 33rd year, but without ice rink
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Christkindlmarkt, the German-themed holiday market that ArtsQuest has brought to South Bethlehem for more than 30 years, will return — even bigger — this year. ArtsQuest announced Thursday that the 33rd annual Christkindlmarkt will add Winter Wonderland and immersive decor and photo opportunities,...
Sabrina Carpenter mentions Bethlehem, Pa., Limeport Inn in new Nardwuar interview
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Pop star Sabrina Carpenter discussed her Pennsylvania origins and local connections during a recent interview with popular culture interviewer Nardwuar, filmed at Record Safari in Los Angeles. The singer, born in Quakertown and raised in East Greenville and Lower Milford Township, referenced several...
‘We have missed you’: After upgrades, popular restaurant set to reopen in Northampton County
WILLIAMS TWP., Pa. - A longstanding Lehigh Valley dining establishment, known for its homemade pizza, pasta dishes and other Italian specialties, will soon welcome back guests after undergoing improvements. Terry's Italian Restaurant, a full-service restaurant offering authentic Italian cuisine, is set to reopen...

















