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Faces in the News: Dennis D. Louwerse, executive director of BARTA
Faces in the News is a weekly feature that takes an up-close look at a person who recently was in the news .
Robert S. McNamara's local connection
In 1967, one of the worst years of the Vietnam War, Lehigh University twice tried to honor then-U.S. Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara with an honorary degree.
Convention staying in Bethlehem
The hotel at Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem will not be built in time to host the 2010 Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities Convention, but the convention will be coming to the city just the same.
Iran Ayatollah's Defense Of Election Met With Protests
All eyes are on Iran as political tensions rage for yet another day. But now, there's a condemnation from Capitol Hill.
Bethlehem Area School District hears two pitches to help find new superintendent
Bethlehem Township, Pa., man robbed at knifepoint >> Q. >> >> Bethlehem Area School District hears two pitches to help find new superintendent By SARA K. SATULLO BETHLEHEM The Bethlehem Area School Board heard two pitches from groups interested in helping the district find a new superintendent.
Thomas Persing named interim superintendent for Bethlehem Area School District
The Bethlehem Area School Board plans Monday to hire an educator with a long history of helping financially and academically embattled schools as it transitions from Superintendent Joseph Lewis' administration.
Turnaround expert recommended for acting BASD superintendent
Bethlehem Area School District school buses shown lined up in February. Bethlehem Area School Board has an interim plan for replacing Superintendent Joseph Lewis.
Zoned garbage pickup in Bethlehem may be on its way
Bethlehem Township, Pa., man robbed at knifepoint >> Q. Should the Bethlehem Area School District have waived summer school fees for a sexual assault victim who failed some of her classes? >> Warren Tech graduation 12:00 a.m. ET Congratulations grads 12:00 a.m. ET >> Zoned garbage pickup in Bethlehem may be on its way Friday, June 19, 2009 By CHRIS ...
Pipe organs showcased in series of classes, recitals
For most of the upcoming week, the Lehigh Valley will belong to organists, young and experienced.
Guitar lovers will be treated to a mixture of pop and classical music tonight and Saturday when Grammy winner Laurence Juber and international virtuoso Jason Vieaux perform concerts on the Church Street campus of Moravian College.
Bethlehem Guitar Festival will offer concerts, workshops, master classes at Moravian College
Dick Boak, who works for C.F. Martin & Co., will present a lecture and sign his latest book during the festival.
Bethlehem Guitar Festival's 'Nylon & Steel' ranges from rock to classical virtuosos
On Friday night and all day Saturday, Moravian College hosts the the 9th annual Bethlehem Guitar Festival, dubbed ''Nylon & Steel.'' These two words suggest the variety that is packed into the festival -- there's classical, rock and even the ghost of a ukulele.
Residents help Bethlehem Area School Board members search for an interim district superintendent
About 50 people came out Monday night to offer their 2 cents about selecting an interim superintendent to lead the Bethlehem Area School District.
Back in 1964, 11-year-old Laurence Juber was strumming and...
Good thing, too. Known simply as LJ to his friends, the two-time Grammy Award-winner and former lead guitarist for Paul McCartney 's band Wings became known for a unique style that weaves in and out of musical thoughts -- be they jazz, folk, rock, or blues -- with the speed and agility of a racecar.
Heberling, Mehmeti medal Place fourth and eighth respectively in boys Class AA high jump at States
For Jon Heberling, earning a medal in the Class AA high jump at States is old hat.
Sands Bethlehem Casino opening is a chance to wow critics, bettors
Here's one way to judge whether the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem -- which celebrates a "soft opening" today -- is a success: In six months, the city of Bethlehem doesn't begin showing up on billboards under the heading, "Slots capital of Pennsylvania." Even if it enjoys that status monetarily -- and there's plenty of reason to suggest it will be a ...
Monroe judge candidate Niemoczynski discusses independent bid
The only thing standing between double primary winner Jennifer Sibum and a judgeship is Wieslaw Niemoczynski.
Graduation Day: Moravian Holds Ceremony for 267th Graduating Class
Students at Moravian College also grabbed their diplomas as the morning mist cleared up in Bethlehem.
Candy Barr Heimbach is county judge material
I would like to take this time to share with you that Candy Barr Heimbach is one of the most compassionate and caring individuals in our entire community.
March 24, 2003: Captain killed in fellow soldier's attack was from Williams Township
The war in Iraq came home to the Lehigh Valley early Sunday. It came to Thomas and Helen Seifert of Williams Township, parents of Army Capt.