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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A Republican from Lower Macungie Township, U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie swore to do right by those who elected him from across Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. Lehigh County Judge Melissa Pavlack officiated. -
Each Friday and Saturday night since November, Andrew Rogers’ Pizzeria has set up shop outside Joe’s Tavern, 12 W. Broad St. in Bethlehem, to dish out made-from-scratch, wood-fired pizza pies — a novel option for late-night grub in Center City.
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The Archibald Johnston Mansion in Bethlehem Township has stood for more than a century and has been the focus of renovations by the nonprofit Archie Project. The 6,000-square-foot home has 22 rooms and a cellar.
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Cathy Gorman is still the acting township manager for Lower Saucon after a 4-1 vote affirmed her position. Despite concerns council members raised about her workload, Gorman will also continue responsibilities for her other roles of township finance director, assistant manager and right-to-know officer.
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Instead of becoming home to 240 apartments as once proposed, the former IQE property at 119 Technology Drive will house the U.S. headquarters for GfM Bremen, a German pharmaceutical company.
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Lower Saucon Township approved a decade-long funding agreement with Hellertown Area Library, ensuring broader access to library services for residents starting next year.
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Bethlehem's menorah lighting on Thursday, drew a crowd of about 70 people to the upper area of Payrow Plaza near City Hall. One visitor even said she drove from the Poconos.
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Bethlehem Fraternal Order of Police Star Lodge #20 raised $1,300 through the officer-led event for its community engagement initiatives.
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Residents of South Bethlehem are invited to learn more about the next steps for a potential community center at a public meeting on Jan. 30 at Northampton Community College's Fowler Center. The event will share results from a 2023 feasibility study.
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Lower Saucon Township Council on Wednesday approved its 2025 budget with no increase in its real estate tax, but two members argued the budget was incomplete, and possibly illegal, as presented.
- A nonprofit’s labor of love this holiday season, free children's bikes now available in Bethlehem
- Bethlehem signs off on 'sustainable, efficient budget' with no tax increase for 2025
- With new firetrucks still to come, Bethlehem Twp. property owners will pay more fire tax in 2025
- Bethlehem Twp. fire services tax would see 0.3-mill hike with approval Monday
- Bethlehem Christmas City postmark ‘still going strong,’ U.S. Postal Service says
- $187K to benefit shelter services, health care measures for homeless in Northampton County
- ‘An urgent necessity’: Hellertown holds steady on taxes, will hire 2 new police officers
- Bethlehem Twp. commissioners welcome Deckman into the fold, replacing Beatty
- Former five-and-dime in Downtown Bethlehem could be crowned with 27 apartments, 3 more stories
- New 4-year agreement renews no-fee Lower Saucon resident access to Saucon Valley Compost Center
- Nearly $1 million in public safety savings to cover new police cars, Fire-EMS overtime in Bethlehem
- Greek gyro spot in Easton draws faithful foodies to ceremonial grand opening