Ryan Gaylor
Northampton County reporterI’m LehighValleyNews.com’s Northampton County reporter. Before moving to Easton in September of 2022, I reported on state government and hosted All Things Considered for KGOU, Oklahoma City’s NPR station.
In 2021, I graduated from the University of Oklahoma with dual degrees in dramaturgy and journalism. Outside of the newsroom, I love listening to podcasts, bothering my dog, seeing theatre, and helping my friends write plays. Contact me at RyanG@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8208.
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“The city of Bethlehem is ready to step up and meet the regional need,” Deputy Director of Community Development Sara Satullo said. “It is a major shift from simply meeting the community's fair needs of shelter to a holistic, comprehensive approach.” -
Bethlehem residents may soon be able to get permits to keep backyard chickens. Two committees agreed the concept is a good one, but some officials still worry about the spread of avian disease and other issues.
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The change will substantially reduce the number of days Northampton County offers free vaccines to its uninsured residents, from five days a week to two days each month.
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Even though home sales are down in the Lehigh Valley, data shows housing prices rose again in September thanks to low inventory.
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More early voting options now available in Northampton County
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The cafe's union is among the nation's first to negotiate with the chain, on account of upcoming renovations.
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Bethlehem residents living near the proposed apartments shared concerns about the project with the city's development commission
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Laird, who helped found the Bethlehem Food Co-op, announced a run for City Council Tuesday.
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Fans in the Lehigh Valley mourned the Eagles' Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs after Sunday's game.
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The new plan calls for more than 1,000 new apartments and a 200-room hotel, plus previously approved medical office space on the site where Martin Tower once stood.
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Cusick, 56, a Republican, was elected to county council's at-large seat in 2006, and has represented District 3 on the body since 2016.
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On Wednesday, city officials and their consultants hosted a community meeting to share an update on their efforts to make housing more affordable in the city.
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Lehigh University wanted to transfer a license from Easton to build a new restaurant that serves beer and wine. Bethlehem's City Council had other plans.
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A housing needs assessment and housing market assessment commissioned by the city show critically low supply, and untenably high prices for both renters and buyers.
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Serfass Construction asked City Council to rezone a tract of land near the former Bethlehem Steel campus, paving the way for a 240-unit, 6-story apartment complex.
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Members of three Lutheran churches in Bethlehem voted to consolidate and accept an offer for their real estate.
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The city surpassed the bid from Lehigh University, according to officials.
