Row house in Orefield sells for $520,000
A row house located at 1834 Majestic Drive in Orefield changed owner on April 27. The 2,386-square-foot home, built in 2006, was sold for $520,000, or $218 per square foot. This two-story house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with central heating and central A/C. Additionally, the building features an attached...
7-story mixed-use building clears big hurdle with Bethlehem City Council
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – In a 4-3 vote, Bethlehem City Council on Tuesday approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a seven-story mixed-use building at 327 S. New St. The COA paves the way for the new project, New Street Apartments, by allowing the demolition of four existing structures at 319, 321-323, 325 and 327 S. New St.
A historic farmhouse in the Lehigh Valley is transformed as SOTA Show House event...
Everyone deserves to experience what happens when home decor pushes the boundaries of luxury, comfort and design and encounters a true creative force. The sentiment among designers and visitors at the Society of the Arts Show House has made that abundantly clear. The biannual Show House has returned, this year...
St. Luke’s Marks a Decade of Epic Innovation, Transforming Care for Patients
St. Luke’s took a major step toward a digitally connected future on January 9, 2016, when the Network launched 18 of Epic’s inpatient modules across six campuses, laying the foundation for a modern electronic health record (EHR) system. Today, St. Luke’s uses 42 Epic modules system‑wide, strengthening care...
Bethlehem neighbors voice concerns about ‘trash pile’
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Several neighbors of a property on Eaton Avenue spoke out about ongoing trash issues during Tuesday night’s Bethlehem City Council meeting. Residents said they have been working for months to get the property cleared of trash that is attracting animals and insects and is blowing into others’ yards.
An outdoor fair inspired by Europe’s street markets opening for one-day only in Bethlehem
The Belleville Street Faire will return to Bethlehem on Saturday, May 9, bringing more than 100 makers, curators, and collectors to the SteelStacks campus for a free, one-day celebration of small business and craftsmanship. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at ArtsQuest’s SteelStacks and features handmade goods,...
Dozens ticketed for speeding in enforcement campaign on 2 Lehigh Valley highways
Pennsylvania State Police and the South Whitehall Township Police Department conducted a joint speed enforcement operation that resulted in dozens of citations and warnings on Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release from state police. Troopers from PSP Troop M-Fogelsville and South Whitehall Township police officers conducted the three-hour detail...
Florida Company Acquires Bucks County Golf Course Operator Spirit Golf Management
Florida's Sports Facilities Companies acquired Lambertville-based Spirit Golf, the operator of four golf courses in Bucks County. Sports Facilities Companies of Florida has acquired Lambertville-based Spirit Golf Management, the operator of four golf courses in Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New Jersey golf management...
Human remains found in Hilltown ID’d as missing Bucks County man
The body found in Hilltown by a roadway trash cleanup crew earlier this month has been identified as a Bucks County man reported missing in September 2025. John Carper, 40, was positively identified through dental records, according to Bucks County Coroner Patricia Campi. Carper had lived in Bucks County and had connections to New Jersey and California.
Bethlehem residents demand action over pungent odor from local factory
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - People in one part of Bethlehem are speaking out about an unpleasant smell coming from a nearby factory. They say the odor has been an issue for years and they're hoping for a permanent solution. People who live in West Bethlehem say they're fed up with a...

















