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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“Ireland’s famous export is its people, but obviously our culture. This time of year everybody wants to be Irish,” said Neville Gardner, owner of McCarthy's Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar in Bethlehem. -
The attorney for the proposed Hanover Apartments development on Thursday called a length limit on apartments "arbitrary" and asked the city planning commission to recommend changing it.
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Officials said there’s no specific location, cost or timeline to share for a new South Bethlehem community center just yet, but Wednesday’s discussion would help to broaden the efforts behind the feasibility study.
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The Hellertown Planning Commission gave a preliminary nod for a new Sheetz for the corner of Kichline Avenue and Main Street. Initial concerns surround traffic impacts and parking.
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Lower Saucon Township Manager Mark Hudson submitted his resignation, giving no specific reason, more than a week ago. His last day on the job will be March 28.
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The Christmas City’s very own George Hrab and The Expanded George HraBand — featuring familiar faces from around town and previous performers from the Philadelphia Funk Authority — will be jamming live at the Ice House, 56 River St., at 7 p.m. Saturday.
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“Cease-fire now!” those around the room shouted for over a minute straight, leading to confusion from Bethlehem City Council and ultimately an adjournment of the five-hour meeting.
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Township Council President Priscilla deLeon said Hudson provided no reason for his leaving, just that his last day would be March 28.
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“Demand-rates parking aims to encourage turnover in your high-demand blocks and incentivize parkers to park at low-demand and off-street assets by providing a cheaper rate,” BPA Executive Director Steven Fernstrom said.
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“In the next 30 days, we hope to have 80-percent of the superstructure demolished and 40- to 50-percent of the materials cleaned up and sorted,” Bethlehem Parking Authority Executive Director Steven Fernstrom said.
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