Bethlehem Press

11/12/2024

November 13, 2024
COVER STORY - DREAM BOYD THEATER
New apartments welcome residents downtown
An Oct. 30 celebratory ribbon-cutting signaled the opening of the new Dream Boyd Theatre Apartments as hundreds of residents, business owners and public officials attended for an opportunity to tour the building and see the amenities offered for those who rent there.
By Dana Grubb

An Oct. 30 celebratory ribbon-cutting signaled the opening of the new Dream Boyd Theatre Apartments as hundreds of residents, business owners and public officials attended for an opportunity to tour t...

11/12/2024

COMMUNITY
Sayer Child Care holds open house
Morning and afternoon open house sessions at the Sayre Child Care Center Oct. 17 marked the center’s 125th anniversary as alumni, staff, and current students and their families, celebrated at the Hamilton Avenue facility with proclamations and the renewal of past associations. Pennsylvania State Sen. Lisa Boscola presented a senatorial Proclamation of Congratulations.
By Dana Grubb
https://www.lvpnews.com/20241112/sayre-child-care-holds-open-house/?publication=bethlehem

11/12/2024

LIBERTY HS THEATRE PPRESENTS
‘Puffs’ – A tale for anyone never destined to save the world
The Liberty HS Theatre Company presents the comedy “Puffs” on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Liberty HS auditorium theater. “Puffs” was written by playwright Matt Cox. For seven years, a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs ... who just happened to be there, too.
By Dana Grubb

The Liberty HS Theatre Company presents the comedy “Puffs” on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Liberty HS auditorium theater. “Puffs” was written by playw...

11/12/2024

ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE November 13, 2024
https://www.lvpnews.com/bethlehem-press/
Bethlehem: Voting took some patience
Bethlehem HCC: West Third St. hotel proposal returns
Hellertown: Habitat ReStore opens for business
Lehigh Valley: ATHENA Award recipients honored
School news: LV Academy by Ebony Lyons
Student profile: Ebony Lyons, LV Academy
USPA: Holiday mailing. Shipping dates suggested
REGULAR FEATURES
Area obituaries
Community calendar
Holiday events
People say by Dana Grubb
School news by Lani Goins

11/05/2024

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11/05/2024

November 6, 2024
COVER STORY – HOARDING DISORDER
Increasingly common as Americans age
Benoise “Frank” Franklin, co-owner of BioOne of Daytona Beach, Fla., handles up to five hoarding disorder (HD) cleanup calls per month. The situation, as he describes it, is bleak and likely to worsen. “This is a big up-and-coming problem,” he notes, “especially for areas like Florida, where people come to retire, leaving family in other states.” All too often, the out-of-state children and grandchildren don’t stay in touch or visit, and “by the time the family finds out there is a problem, the person needs to be removed from the situation, because they’re unable to care for themselves.”
By Theresa O’Brien
https://www.lvpnews.com/20241105/hoarding-disorder-increasingly-common-as-americans-age/

11/05/2024

NEW BETHANY MINISRIES
Remodeled food pantry reopens
New Bethany celebrated and dedicated its remodeled and expanded Choice Food Pantry Oct. 14 with New Bethany employees and volunteers, public officials, and supporters recognizing the agency for its contributions to the community. “This has been 10 years in the making,” said Marc Rittle, executive director of New Bethany.
By Dana Grubb

New Bethany celebrated and dedicated its remodeled and expanded Choice Food Pantry Oct. 14 with New Bethany employees and volunteers, public officials, and supporters recognizing the agency for its co...

11/05/2024

COMMUNITY
Junior League finds partner in Kindra Scott jewelry store
The Junior League of the Lehigh Valley hosted a gem of an event Sept. 28 at Kendra Scott at the Lehigh Valley Mall, where shoppers could peruse a sparkling selection of jewelry and shop with a purpose during Giveback Day. Shoppers were invited to “shop for good” from 3-5 p.m., when 20 percent of each purchase benefited JLLVPA, an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training.
By Tami Quigley

The Junior League of the Lehigh Valley hosted a gem of an event Sept. 28 at Kendra Scott at the Lehigh Valley Mall, where shoppers could peruse a sparkling selection of jewelry and shop with a purpose...

11/05/2024

VETERANS DAY
Taking care of our veterans one day at a time
Brian and Nancy Smith, of Salisbury Township, went from being parents of a U.S. Marine to becoming Gold Star parents Nov. 5, 2012. The Gold Star family is one that has experienced a loss of a loved one – an immediate family member – who died as the result of active-duty military service.
By Debbie Galbraith

Brian and Nancy Smith, of Salisbury Township, went from being parents of a U.S. Marine to becoming Gold Star parents Nov. 5, 2012. The Gold Star family is one that has experienced a loss of a loved on...

11/05/2024

ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE November 6, 2024
https://www.lvpnews.com/bethlehem-press/
Bethlehem Area SD: Board OK’s agreements, grant requests
Bethlehem: Kaiser’s House of Horrors
Mama’s musings: Harry, or not
People say by Dana Grubb: What do you think is the most important quality for a candidate when you vote?
School column: Bethlehem Catholic
Senior moment #12 by Ed Gallagher
South Bethlehem: Last Greenway acquisition highlighted
State: Lehigh, Northampton counties under drought warning
Student profile: Rhys Santiago, Bethlehem Catholic
Valley: PPL rate increases Dec. 1
Valley: Stockings for Soldiers
REGULAR FEATURES
Area obituaries
Community calendar
Veterans Day events

11/05/2024

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 6 2024
Editor George Taylor; 610.740.7944. [email protected]
https://www.lvpnews.com/bethlehem-press/

New Bethany

10/30/2024

WEEK OF OCTOBER 30
Editor George Taylor; 610.740.7944. [email protected]
https://www.lvpnews.com/bethlehem-press/

10/29/2024

October 30. 2024
COVER STORY- ST.FRANCIS
Blessing of the Pets
For Catholics around the world Oct. 4 is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. Born to a rich family in 1181, Francis turned his back on wealth, living in extreme poverty while serving the poor. He was convinced that as creations of God, all animals, not just humans, deserve respect and love, and, according to a famous story, he even preached to birds. Such is the affection in which Catholics still hold him that the current pope chose to bear the name of Francis.
By Dennis Glew

For Catholics around the world Oct. 4 is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. Born to a rich family in 1181, Francis turned his back on wealth, living in extreme poverty while serving the poor. He ...

10/29/2024

ELECTION 2024
Debate: Family, military, ethical issues
Pennsylvania State Rep. Republican Ryan Mackenzie and U.S. Congresswoman Democrat Susan Wild appeared on Business Matters, a production of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, hosted by Chamber CEO and President Tony Ianelli Sept. 23. The debate was prerecorded at WFMZ-TV studios in Salisbury Township Sept. 6.
By Douglas Graves

Pennsylvania State Rep. Republican Ryan Mackenzie and U.S. Congresswoman Democrat Susan Wild appeared on Business Matters, a production of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, hosted by Cham...

10/29/2024

COMMUNITY
Honoring those who fought to save the wild
Guests of the Bethlehem Area Public Library were privileged to hear author Nate Schweber present his book, “This America of Ours: Bernard and Avis DeVoto and the Forgotten Fight to Save the Wild” Oct. 1.
By Jenn Rago

Guests of the Bethlehem Area Public Library were privileged to hear author Nate Schweber present his book, “This America of Ours: Bernard and Avis DeVoto and the Forgotten Fight to Save the Wild” Oct....

10/29/2024

BUSINESS
Mighty Pawz aids hurricane victims and their pets
Rob Rozak, the owner of Mighty Pawz, a Bethlehem-based day care for dogs, begins a project collecting items for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Recently, he and his partner delivered two vehicles full of water, paper products, pet food and other essentials. Rozak sits on Macungie Borough Council.

Mighty Pawz delivers donations to those affected by Hurricane Helene Tweet Published October 29. 2024 11:44AM PRESS PHOTO BY SHARON SCHRANTZRob Rozak, the owner of Mighty Pawz, a Bethlehem-based day care for dogs, begins a project collecting items for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Recently, he...

10/29/2024

BETHLEHEM
Patillas is new Sister Ccity
Bethlehem has a new sister city. On Sep. 17, Patillas, Puerto Rico, joined Tondabayashi, Japan, Schwabisch Gmund, Germany, Corfu, Greece, Murska Sobota, Slovenia, and Foiano di val Fortore, Italy at a formal signing ceremony in city hall. Patillas becomes the sixth sister city.
By Dana Grubb

Bethlehem has a new sister city. On Sep. 17, Patillas, Puerto Rico, joined Tondabayashi, Japan, Schwabisch Gmund, Germany, Corfu, Greece, Murska Sobota, Slovenia, and Foiano di val Fortore, Italy at a...

10/29/2024

ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE October 30, 2024
https://www.lvpnews.com/bethlehem-press/
Bethlehem: Parking, properties under discussion
Charter Arts: Original work embraces satire
Election news
Polling locations
Who’s on the ballot?
Opinion: Ed’s World by Ed Courrier
Opinion: ^The Great Divide
Opinion: Lessening the divide by listening
Saucon Valley: News column by Zara Ortiz
Southside: Chilifest turns up the heat
REGULAR FEATURES
Area obituaries
Community calendar
Police/crime news
People say by Dana Grubb
School news by Lani Goins