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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Lower Saucon Township is considering zoning changes, so Bethlehem Landfill can expand, and one state lawmaker representing the area near the landfill is opposed. -
The rabbi who led Bethlehem's menorah lighting in Payrow Plaza said he was impressed with the turnout — folks who came in the wake of several antisemitic incidents in the region.
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A patron said he witnessed two men wearing shirts marked 'It's Okay To Be White' as part of a group blaming Jews for the 9-11 terrorist attacks. ArtsQuest and the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley are condemning the incident.
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A landfill in Lower Saucon Township is on track to double in size, and some community members are doing what they can to fight it.
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Many of the Lehigh Valley's tree farms are already sold out for the season, and farmers say the shortage shows no sign of easing any time soon.
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The Community Connections Partnership joins social workers from the city's Health Bureau with police officers to connect people who need help with social services. The police chief says the program has been successful, but the idea is not universally popular.
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The County Council failed to override a veto from County Executive Lamont McClure, restoring full funding to an Easton hydroelectric project and cutting money for affordable housing and employee retention.
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When a Bethlehem resident used a public comment session to make antisemitic remarks, several members of the council walked out and the mayor also responded, saying, “The vast majority of people in our city are working to create a city where everybody feels welcome and inclusive and valued, no matter what their religion is."
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A nonprofit community group responsible for the lighted trees in Easton's Centre Square will flip the switch on new lights on South Side this Friday.
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Northampton County Council unanimously dedicated $100,000 to the charities that fund the improvements to Coca-Cola Park.
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David Collins will take on the new job next month, overseeing plans to keep the jail safe and secure.
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The former judge is running in May's Democratic primary, hoping to unseat incumbent Terry Houck.
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Jeff Warren, a former city council member who also served on Hanover Township's board of supervisors, is running to represent District 3 on Northampton County Council.
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A proposed sale of three Lutheran churches to Lehigh University is on hold for now. Church and community members gathered after Sunday services to get answers about the future of the buildings.
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In December, Northampton County Council adopted an ordinance placing new restrictions on County Executive Lamont McClure's plans for a clinic treating county employees. After Thursday night's vote, it's set to go into effect.
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Three Lutheran churches in Bethlehem are merging and selling their real estate in the process. The sale of one in particular has drawn concern from South Side residents.
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At its annual organizational meeting Tuesday, Northampton County Council chose a new president and vice president for 2023.
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In 2022, more than 575 people died of COVID in the Lehigh Valley. It's difficult to predict what 2023 will bring.
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The vote came after a raucous and at times chaotic council meeting and an hours-long public hearing on the proposal. Residents who showed up to speak against it filled Town Hall.
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Its previous owners, the Mauser family, sold the property below value to realize a long-term goal of preserving its forest, farmland and streams, a statement said.
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The Lower Saucon Township Council is considering a measure to clear the way for Bethlehem Landfill's expansion, in part by giving themselves more control over its approval. Here's what the proposal says.
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The City Council voted unanimously to adopt the budget, capping off hours of hearings and questions.
