Bethlehem Community Pulse

Bethlehem Township is strengthening its police force with two new officers focused on public safety.

• Officers Illia Suvorov (Badge 684) and...

Paw Prints on the Canal drew hundreds of Lehigh Valley dog lovers to Canal Park for its 17th year, raising awareness and funds for local rescues and the Northampton Borough Police K-9 Unit through vendors, contests and treats.

Bethlehem residents and small businesses can now join the free, no-obligation Switch Together Solar Co-op to access group buying power for rooftop...

Public Safety

• 🔥 Murder Sentencing: James Frank was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the first-degree murder of his wife Deborah...

A new bison calf arrived June 8 at the Trexler Nature Preserve herd, bringing fresh joy to local wildlife fans.

• Herd grows to 11 as the healthy calf...

James Frank received a life sentence without parole for brutally killing his wife Deborah Glaser in their Bethlehem home last year. The plea and sentencing deliver justice while removing a threat from the community.

Lehigh County will require judicial warrants before employees assist ICE, with solicitor review of requests. The proactive policy aims to block...

James Christopher Frank of Bethlehem Township was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2025 first-degree murder of his wife Deborah...

Step into Revolutionary-era healing at Moravian Care and Cure in Bethlehem, where 1700s medicine meets Moravian community care.

• Date night: Sip tea...

Lehigh County commissioners are preparing to debate a wealth tax proposal to close a growing budget gap, bringing back a policy last considered in the 1990s.

Bethlehem will host three July block parties to gather community feedback on park upgrades as part of the 40 in 10 revitalization plan.

• Clearview...

Public Safety Update

• 🔥 Fatal Crash Near Minsi Trail Bridge: A motorcycle and e-bike collision Friday night near the Minsi Trail Bridge killed...

Lehigh Valley's softball squad earned a spot on the Carpenter Cup's final day with two convincing wins in Philadelphia.

• Strong start: 14-6 victory...

• Supreme Court ruling classifies skill games as illegal slot machines
• Bethlehem-area businesses operating these games now face compliance challenges
• Community members and local lawmakers are voicing reactions to the decision

The Beep Boop, Beep Boop Sci-Fi Film Festival returns to Bethlehem’s Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas July 23-26, delivering a community celebration for...

As he prepares to retire, Dr. Jack Silva reflects on leading Bethlehem Area School District through COVID-19 and shifts in public school funding,...

A full recording of the June 16, 2026 Bethlehem City Council session is now available on YouTube, lasting 57 minutes.

• Two riders died and one was injured Friday evening near the Minsi Trail Bridge when a Kawasaki motorcycle struck a 46-year-old e-bike rider in the...

BASD administration urged rejection of the Community Charter School of the Arts, arguing the district already offers comprehensive arts education and...

Former Bethlehem police officer Sean Reifel is pushing back against criticism from the mayor and police chief after leaving the department for Love Island USA.