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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Folks of older age and those with mobility troubles may already have enough of a hard time getting where they need to go, so a local panel is brainstorming how to get federal funding to make day-to-day transportation a smoother ride for them. -
As soon as Oct. 1, the building will have first- and second-floor availability for tenants, though the entire complex will be up and running sometime this winter, according to Zachary Fortier, community manager with Dream Live Prosper Communities.
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Robert Steckel became superintendent of the Whitehall-Coplay School District in 2021. “I’ll have more to say at a later meeting, but I am here to assist the board with the search process and ensure that a smooth transition occurs to whoever the successor is," he said.
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The North Street spot has been known locally for its affordable, yet classic, early morning and lunchtime eats, including pork rolls, pancakes, cheesesteaks and more. The news of the sale comes after 41 years of business.
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Even though independent, family-owned hardware stores may seem harder to come by in the days of Aces and Home Depots, Center City has had a homegrown, “personal service store” down on the corner for decades.
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As part of a broader mission to put up a “peace wall” in all 50 states, locals in the Bethlehem area, including over 200 grade-school students over a span of two years, worked together to bring a new mural to life at Bernie Fritz Playground.
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Township Council on Wednesday got an idea of what 39 garden apartments and parking lots could look like in the open space across from the municipal complex on Old Philadelphia Pike.
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People cruising city streets on all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes not registered or outfitted for road use could soon face up to hundreds of dollars in fines and potential forfeiture of their machines.
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The Bethlehem Parking Authority on Wednesday approved an increase in the meter bag daily cost from $20 to $25, while maintaining its current “no parking” sign charge at $10 per day.
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Bethlehem Area School Board members Emily Schenkel, Winston Alozie and Kim Shively, as well as board President Michael Faccinetto, were celebrated Monday for their five- and 15-year tenures.
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- French cottage-inspired décor shop in Bethlehem joins forces with long-standing Allentown floral shop
- Bethlehem targets up to $1.5 million to finance local homelessness services
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- ParkBethlehem initiative to keep on-street spaces ready for the masses: Parking Authority
- 'Dog and pony show': In a 9-hour meeting, Lower Saucon once again spars over new manager
- Hellertown welcomes new police chief who says he's 'aware of the challenges'
- The Pizza Joint another step closer to opening next to South Bethlehem brewery
- The unsung heroes of Musikfest: Volunteers, city staff help make it happen
- Retail rigmarole: How vendors reel in ‘Festers during 10 days of organized chaos
- Nuclear Prayer Day: Local church joins global call to end use of atomic weapons
- Parking for Musikfest: Don't miss these spots in and around Bethlehem