Will Oliver
Bethlehem Area reporterI cover the city of Bethlehem and its surrounding area for LehighValleyNews.com. I worked previously as a staff writer turned managing editor at The Houston Home Journal in Perry, Georgia. Before that, I worked as a co-host for the Morning Show on 94.7 WTBF-FM out of Troy, Alabama. During my time in the multimedia journalism program at Troy University, I contributed to the student-run publication, The Tropolitan, and had my undergraduate capstone project printed on the front page of The Montgomery Advertiser. I enjoy drumming, disc golf, going to concerts and trying to cook. My dog, Bella, and I would love to meet you. Give me a call at 610-984-8220 or shoot me an email at willo@lehighvalleynews.com.
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Federal grants totaling $187,766 will go toward emergency shelter services, primary health care and more for the unhoused populations of Bethlehem and Easton. -
Mayor David Heintzelman said adding two full-time police officers would prevent excess overtime and ensure the safety of both residents and the officers themselves, all while remaining fiscally responsible.
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Matthew Deckman has been appointed to the Bethlehem Township Board of Commissioners, filling the vacancy left by Jan Beatty. His priorities include addressing housing affordability, stormwater management, and preserving open spaces while fostering community engagement.
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The old Woolworth building at 555 Main St. is eyed for 27 apartments within a set-back, two-story addition facing the roadway and a three-story section off its rear.
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Starting the first of the year, township residents will be able to take their leaves, grass and tree trimmings to the Saucon Valley Compost Center for no annual charge, as was the case previously.
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Budget transfers unanimously approved Tuesday would add five police cars to the city fleet and cover overtime for both fire department and EMS Bureau staff.
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More than 70 Lafayette College students and other College Hill faithful packed into Gyro Concept at 323 Cattell St. in Easton to celebrate its grand opening. A Bethlehem-area location is coming soon.
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Facing bordering-on-freezing temperatures and a sometimes-frigid wind chill to boot, thousands of onlookers trooped into Payrow Plaza at City Hall for one of Bethlehem’s prized traditions.
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The hazmat crew got the call at 10:17 a.m., deploying to a private structure on the block just east of the Hyatt Place hotel at the corner of Guetter and North streets.
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Even though their winged companions aren’t able to take to the air themselves, more than a dozen owners of chickens and ducks let their opinions fly in their honor Tuesday before Nazareth Borough Council.
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- Divided Bethlehem council signs off on study of affordable housing options
- Bethlehem Township considers fire service tax increase in 2025 budget
- Office space filling up at corporate buildings near Promenade Saucon Valley
- 18 years running: Hanover Township’s proposed new year budget holds steady on taxes
- Slowly but surely, city says, Bethlehem is on the climate-action come up
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- With space opening on Bethlehem Golf Club property, city tees off tenant search