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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The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission issued recommendations on a host of major developments Thursday, including Bethlehem Landfill's expansion and 7.5 million square feet of proposed warehouse and industrial space. -
Members of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's Comprehensive Planning Committee voted Tuesday to advance a letter opposing the planned expansion of Bethlehem Landfill.
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The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission is on track to approve a letter raising concerns about the River Pointe industrial development planned for Upper Mount Bethel Township and advising that it goes against regional plans.
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A proposed Wawa and neighboring apartment building at the corner of Easton Avenue and Farmersville Road drew ire from Bethlehem Township residents at a planning commission meeting Monday night.
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A protest in Center City Allentown Sunday denounced Israel for its attacks on Gaza.
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A three-alarm fire fully destroyed one home and extended to at least seven others in the city’s Jordan Heights neighborhood early Sunday, fire officials said. One person was killed and four others treated.
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Northampton County Council voted Thursday night to once again seek a role in lawsuits to block the expansion of Bethlehem Landfill.
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Property taxes stay flat in Bethlehem Township's proposed 2024 budget, and its general fund will carry over a healthy balance. But that's not likely to be the case in years to come.
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The intersection of Freemansburg Ave. and Farmersville Rd. in Bethlehem Township is making steady progress toward a $10 million project to make it safer
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Three ballot questions before Northampton County voters in November would place new caps on how many consecutive terms most county officials can serve.
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The North Whitehall Township Planning Commission reviewed updated plans Tuesday for a 110-home subdivision along Rising Sun Road.
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The East Penn School District's board voted Monday to create a three-year LERTA property tax incentive for an 8.5 acre brownfield in Emmaus. The lot is set to become 144 apartments.
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Allentown-based Sanik Solar is in the early stages of exploring a solar farm on airport property, officials told the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority on Monday.
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The Lehigh Valley's Ukrainian community voiced anger and disbelief Sunday as the Trump administration rebukes Ukraine and aligns itself with Russia. A prayer service and town hall is set for Tuesday night.
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The Northampton County Republican party introduced its 2025 candidates for county office in a press conference Tuesday.
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A draft version of East Penn School District's budget for the 2025-2026 school year includes a 0.84-mill tax hike. The district has raised property taxes nine times in the past 10 years.
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A pair of river otters at the Lehigh Valley Zoo offered their predictions for the winner of Super Bowl LIX during the zoo's annual Otter Bowl. Eagles fans may not like it, depending on their perspective.
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Northampton County Council voted Thursday to take out a $35 million loan to replace the parking garage at the county courthouse. More than a third of the money is earmarked for other projects.
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Last year, Northampton County prosecutors argued that Phillipsburg resident Tahir Sutton was released from prison by mistake and should be locked up again. On Wednesday, a county judge ruled that Sutton must report to prison in early April unless an appeals court intercedes.
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A recycling facility at 799 Smith Lane in Northampton Borough caught fire Tuesday morning. The fight to extinguish it could stretch into Wednesday, officials said.
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Souper Bowl XV, this year's edition of the annual contest hosted by ArtsQuest, named a tapioca and purple sweet potato soup the best in show.
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Rachel Leon, a member of Bethlehem City Council, will run for another term in office, she said Thursday.
