Bethlehem Press

12/12/2024

Photos from Liberty's victory over Pleasant Valley on Tuesday, Dec. 10. By Taj Falconer/Special to the Times News

12/10/2024

December 11, 2024
COVER STORY – HOLIDAY SEASON
Red kettles out in force
Major Scott Peabody, commanding officer and Pastor at the Salvation Army of Bethlehem, announced the start of this year’s ‘red kettle’ campaign Nov. 26 at one of the several locations in the Bethlehem area, Main Street in front of the Moravian Book Shop.
By Dana Grubb

Major Scott Peabody, commanding officer and Pastor at the Salvation Army of Bethlehem, announced the start of this year’s ‘red kettle’ campaign Nov. 26 at one of the several locations in the Bethlehem...

12/10/2024

BLESSING BOXES
LV Press repurposes vending units
Lehigh Valley Press has joined efforts with the “Blessing Boxes” initiative to fight hunger and hygiene insecurities in the Easton area by refurbishing and donating unused newspaper vending boxes to the cause.
By Chrstine Campbell

Lehigh Valley Press has joined efforts with the “Blessing Boxes” initiative to fight hunger and hygiene insecurities in the Easton area by refurbishing and donating unused newspaper vending boxes to t...

12/10/2024

RUCK ‘N WALK
A fundraiser for veteran support organizations
A cup of coffee from a cardboard box helped motivate the volunteers assembled on a bright, invigorating morning at the Bicentennial Park for the fifth annual Ruck ‘n’ Walk, a 5-K race through the park at 5351 Park West Lane, Bethlehem Nov. 9.
By Douglas Graves

A cup of coffee from a cardboard box helped motivate the volunteers assembled on a bright, invigorating morning at the Bicentennial Park for the fifth annual Ruck ‘n’ Walk, a 5-K race through the park...

12/10/2024

HOTEL BETHLEHEM AT CHRISTMAS
‘Stunning and creative’
For the second year, interior designer Anthony Sierra of Anthony Sierra Designs and his design partner Ty Cundey have created magic with their holiday decorations throughout the four-time “ #1 Best Historic Hotel in the Nation,” the Historic Hotel Bethlehem.
By Dana Grubb

For the second year, interior designer Anthony Sierra of Anthony Sierra Designs and his design partner Ty Cundey have created magic with their holiday decorations throughout the four-time “ #1 Best His...

12/10/2024

COMMUNITY
Serving breakfast for those who serve
A generous helping of gratitude garnished every tasty breakfast served at the second annual Veterans/First Responders Breakfast Nov. 9 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fountain Hill.
By Tami Quigley

A generous helping of gratitude garnished every tasty breakfast served at the second annual Veterans/First Responders Breakfast Nov. 9 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fountain Hill. The spe...

12/10/2024

WEST GATE MALL
QDOBA Mexican Eats opens
There’s a new Mexican eatery in Bethlehem as the nation’s #1 best fast casual restaurant brand for six years running in the USA Today 10 Best readers poll, QDOBA Mexican Eats, celebrated its grand opening Sept. 9 at Westgate Mall. It’s the second in the Lehigh Valley and now one of 740 in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.
By Dana Grubb

There’s a new Mexican eatery in Bethlehem as the nation’s #1 best fast casual restaurant brand for six years running in the USA Today 10 Best readers poll, QDOBA Mexican Eats, celebrated its grand ope...

12/10/2024

ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE Dec. 11, 2024
https://www.lvpnews.com/bethlehem-press/
Bethlehem Area SD: Board retains current officers
Bethlehem: Christkindlmarkt blows into town
Bethlehem HCC: Two demolition proposals approved
Freedom HS news by Amy Illescas: ‘Spelling Bee’ another success
Hanover (Leco) Twp: Council considers statutory code changes
Lehigh County: Coroner’s office secures grant
Valley: Bloom for Women marks 10th anniversary
Valley: Bethlehem edges Allentown in Turkey Bowl

REGULAR FEATURES
Area obituaries
Holiday calendar
Police news
People News
People say by Dana Grubb
ONLINE ONLY
Around Town calendar
Meeting Board
Liberty News

12/10/2024

WEEK OF 11 December 2024
Editor George Taylor; 610.740.7944. [email protected]
https://www.lvpnews.com/bethlehem-press/

City of Bethlehem; Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem; st St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church; The Salvation Army USA

12/04/2024

December 4, 2024
COVER STORY - CLASSROOM
The challenge of teaching listening
A common modern complaint is that a spouse, a child, or a student “doesn’t listen.” But what does this mean? From the speaker’s perspective, the criticism means that the audience did not understand what the speaker meant, did not remember what the speaker said, or did not act appropriately on the information delivered.
By Theresa O’Brien

A common modern complaint is that a spouse, a child, or a student “doesn’t listen.” But what does this mean? From the speaker’s perspective, the criticism means that the audience did not understand w...

12/04/2024

VALLEY
Bethlehem edges Allentown in Turkey Bowl
The fourth annual Turkey Bowl flag football game between the Bethlehem and Allentown police departments went down to the wire Nov. 3, with Bethlehem FOP Lodge 20 members securing a 33 to 32 win over their Allentown FOP Lodge 10 counterparts. The game was played in the Bethlehem Area School District Stadium before dozens of friends and family members from both cities.
By Dana Grubb

The fourth annual Turkey Bowl flag football game between the Bethlehem and Allentown police departments went down to the wire Nov. 3, with Bethlehem FOP Lodge 20 members securing a 33 to 32 win over t...

12/04/2024

VALLEY
‘Come walk with us’
Peace will be in motion again this year at Christmastime, as the 65th Annual Christmas Peace Pilgrimage from Nazareth to Bethlehem is slated to make strides for peace during the Yuletide season Dec. 14. People dedicated to peace have been gathering to walk the 10 miles from Nazareth to Bethlehem along Route 191 the second Saturday in December for 65 years. It is the world’s oldest peace witness.
By Tami Quigley

Peace will be in motion again this year at Christmastime, as the 65th Annual Christmas Peace Pilgrimage from Nazareth to Bethlehem is slated to make strides for peace during the Yuletide season Dec. 1...

12/04/2024

TUCKER’S TOY RUN
A sidecar of toys
The annual Tucker’s Toy Run delivered over 5,000 toys to the St. Luke’s Hospital pediatric unit Nov. 2, marking its 14th year of support for kids who are hospitalized through the hospital’s network.
By Dana Grubb

The annual Tucker’s Toy Run delivered over 5,000 toys to the St. Luke’s Hospital pediatric unit Nov. 2, marking its 14th year of support for kids who are hospitalized through the hospital’s network. A...

12/04/2024

ALSO IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE December 4, 2024

https://www.lvpnews.com/bethlehem-press/
Bethlehem Area SD: Board business, complaints addressed
Bethlehem Area SD: HR reviews district hiring needs
Bethlehem HARB: 60s era garage deomition approved
Bethlehem: Pa. Youth Theatre has a new home
Soutside Task Force: Holiday events highlight meeting
Liberty HS news by Finn Dougherty
Mama’s Musings: Enjoy the holidays
REGULAR FEATURES
Area obituaries
Holiday calendar
People say by Dana Grubb

12/03/2024

WEEK OF 4 DECEMBER 2024
Editor George Taylor; 610.740.7944. [email protected]
https://www.lvpnews.com/bethlehem-press/

Bethlehem Police; Christmas Peace Pilgrimage; Pennsylvania Youth Theatre

11/26/2024

WEEK OF 27 NOVEMBER 2024
Editor George Taylor; 610.740.7944. [email protected]
https://www.lvpnews.com/bethlehem-press/

Northampton Community College; Historic Hotel Bethlehem; Lenape Nation Of Pennsylvania; Mack Trucks

11/26/2024

November 27, 2024
COVER STORY-NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
‘We’re still here’
November is Native American Heritage Month — a time to reflect on the cultures, traditions, language, spiritual teachings and stories of those who lived here long before European settlers arrived. The Lehigh Valley is part of a greater Lenape group that stretched across the Northeastern United States and into Canada.
By Lori Patrick

November is Native American Heritage Month — a time to reflect on the cultures, traditions, language, spiritual teachings and stories of those who lived here long before European settlers arrived. The...