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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Interested groups may register for an official information session via Zoom scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday, March 13. The grants, good to spend for two years, range from $10,000 to $50,000. -
The new vision for the park is planned to offer the area more green space and native trees, central lawn space, a public-access splash pad and a new basketball court. The aging park currently has two playgrounds, swing sets, a bicycle safety course, a basketball court and a concrete storage building with murals on the outside walls.
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On Wednesday, HARB, the recommending body to City Council that weighs proposed changes to the exterior of buildings in Historic Bethlehem, said it wanted to see revised plans for the former 555 Main St. five-and-dime at its next meeting on April 2.
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The year 2024 was good to the Hellertown Area Library, its director, Ali Finkbeiner, told Borough Council on Monday as part of HAL’s annual report to the community.
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Mayor J. William Reynolds on Tuesday said he would veto any raise proposed for the mayoral position. The ordinances will be back on the City Council agenda for a second reading on March 18.
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The work is supported by a $1 million reimbursement grant through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, for “the design acquisition, and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects.”
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Just around the corner from Main and Broad streets, Darto's has operated at the same 46 W. North St. location for more than 40 years. It will be replaced by another restaurant of some sort.
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Stephen DeWeerth, professor and dean of the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science, called the endowment “a testament to the commitment of our alumni community in advancing Lehigh's mission of inspiring future makers."
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With Bethlehem City Council adopting the 2024 Lehigh Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan on Tuesday, the city is now in place for potential federal financial assistance if a disaster, natural or human-caused, was to happen.
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While initial testing came back negative, a necropsy found the mature mother eagle died of bird flu. Pocono wildlife officials say it's the fourth bird that came back negative for avian flu during field testing, but was later confirmed to have the viral infection.
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- Busy weekend ahead for Historic Bethlehem, as Grist Miller’s House opens to public for 1st time in 20 years
- South Side Bethlehem home on E. 4th St. eyed for 4 apartments, commercial space
- Public services on the chopping block if Medicaid, other fed programs are cut, union president says
- Quaint park along Stefko Boulevard in Bethlehem up for new lease on life
- Gov. Shapiro, at Bethlehem fire station, touts broader public-safety spending in 2025-26 budget
- Historic Bethlehem’s Main Street grabs top honor in USA Today readers’ choice tally
- Bethlehem City Council endorses 24-apartment addition atop old Main Street Woolworth store
- Zoning change would allow ‘upscale’ car wash, drive-thru eatery near old Martin Tower site
- In preserving historic properties, Bethlehem nonprofit hopes for a stronger community here and now
- Bethlehem’s eastern gateway, LVIP VII a step closer to welcoming 2 new warehouses