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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Senate candidate Mehmet Oz will hold a get-out-the-vote rally with House candidate Lisa Scheller in Bethlehem Township on Sunday. -
When lawmakers redrew the map for Pennsylvania's 18th Senate District last year, they made it more competitive. As a result, incumbent Lisa Boscola has drawn a challenger for the first time in 12 years.
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At its Wednesday budget hearing, Northampton County Council looked for ways to draw more workers to the Juvenile Justice Center — that don't involve raising wages.
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To get a $1.4 million grant from the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, Bethlehem City Council was required to hold a hearing for public comment on plans for a new homeless shelter. A handful of city residents answered the call.
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Two county administrators will appear before Northampton County Council to answer questions about the staff shortage and the juvenile justice center's future.
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The third-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives spoke during Sunday's service at Greater Shiloh Church. He urged voters to keep Democrats in control of Pennsylvania's 7th District, and the House.
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Bethlehem officials have a plan to spend millions of dollars in federal pandemic aid to improve access to affordable housing, build a new homeless shelter and set up a new grant program.
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With winter approaching and heating oil prices at record highs, Northampton County is covering some energy costs for citizens over 60 who are at risk of losing their heating.
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As contracts between some municipalities and service providers in the Lehigh Valley expire near the end of the year, the new agreements that replace them could amount to major price hikes.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
