Bethlehem News

Another energized, entertaining and successful annual meeting and awards show of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce had ended.

Developers said the restaurant is planned to be open serving burgers, flatbreads and other American-style food by this time next year.

Ambassador Vinay Kwatra spoke to a crowd of more than 130 people about the collaboration between India and the United States over the past decade on topics such as defense and AI.

Bethlehem Area Public Library's annual 11Fest fundraising concert, which seeks to turn up the volume — and donations — to 11, is set for 5-11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 (11/11).

The Christmas tree for Bethlehem's annual display was delivered to Payrow Plaza on Wednesday. The 43-foot-tall spruce was donated by the Simoes family of Bethlehem Township.

The Vegan Chef challenge was organized by Vegan Outreach and Animal Defenders Greater Lehigh Valley, and the challenge drew more than 400 community reviews between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15. Winners were honored at an awards ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 4, inside Swift at the Wilbur Mansion.

Four Democrats appear to have secured four open seats on Bethlehem City Council, unofficial poll results show. Mayor J. William Reynolds also secured another term, running unopposed after knocking off Bethlehem City Councilwoman and mayoral potential Grace Crampsie Smith in May's primary.

These are the complete but unofficial election returns reported by Northampton County for the Nov. 4, 2025, general election.

Gerald C. Yob was re-elected to a 12th term as Freemansburg mayor, according to unofficial election returns. He's been the mayor for 44 years and served 12 years on borough council before that.

People came to the polls mindful of the state Supreme Court retention vote — and with a wide variety of issues on their minds, from the federal government shutdown to abortion policy and access to health care.

Fountain Hill's 2026 budget proposal, accepted Monday, includes a 1-mill tax increase, the borough's second in two years.

For this year’s event, set for Sunday, officials are cutting out single-use water bottles and trading plastic medal packaging for paper, among other sustainability initiatives.