Bethlehem is a city of 75,000 people in eastern Pennsylvania - a city known for its rich colonial and industrial history. Today Bethlehem is experiencing an economic and cultural renaissance promising a future as bright as the city's past.
Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Monday, 9/2/19, curbside recycling service will be performed on Saturday, September 7th. Thank you. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
August 28, 20191:32 PM
Honoring the 28th Anniversary of Ukrainian Independence with the Ukrainian Heritage Society, veterans and friends. 🇺🇦
August 22, 20191:23 PM
The 2019 Fall Yard Waste Pick Up schedule is now posted on our webpage! Please scroll down on the first page and under the QUICK LINKS section, click on 2019 Fall Yard Waste Pick Up schedule to see when your pick up day will be or go to the attached link. http://www.bethlehem-pa.gov/recycling/2019/2019%20fall%20clean%20up%20schedule.pdf
Questions should be directed to the Recycling Bureau at 610-865-7082
August 20, 20199:05 AM
OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSUR), a leader in point-of-care diagnostic tests and specimen collection devices, today announced the sale of its cryosurgical systems business to CryoConcepts, LP for an aggregate purchase price of $12 million in cash. For more information visit site: https://cryoconcepts.com/orasure-announces-sale-of-cryosurgical-systems-business/
August 19, 20191:29 PM
This afternoon I presented Richard Mann with a Proclamation declaring it Richard Mann Day in the City. As you can see Richard faced some challenges with his leg being amputated. He is back to work with a positive outlook. Thank you for your service and your optimism.
August 15, 20193:46 PM
Saturday starting at 10 am, the Hispanic Center will host a back to school giveaway at the Fowler Community Wellness Center
August 7, 20196:50 PM
Proud to present our new EMS vehicle - a 2019 Ford E-350 Ambulance. It replaces a 2009 vehicle that had over 110,000 miles on it.
July 30, 201911:45 PM
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July 29, 20192:39 PM
Today we welcomed five new firefighters to the City of Bethlehem team. We thank them for their willingness to serve the residents of the City of Bethlehem. We wish the entire department the very best.
July 24, 201911:13 AM
If you haven’t already heard - there is a new Bethlehem Service Center that will serve the citizens of Bethlehem and is now taking non emergency requests for information and services. This is an effort to provide more information to the public and to make it easier for the public to register complaints. There are four ways to contact the Bethlehem Service Center:
1) call 610-865-7000
2) email: bethlehemservicecenter@bethlehem-pa.gov
3)Visit our website www.bethlehem-pa.gov and setup an EGov account
4) use the new mobile app: download the Bethlehem Service Center app for your phone or tablet.
For emergencies please continue to call 911.
July 24, 201910:52 AM
Don’t forget! Tonight is the 24th Annual Bernie Fritz Night!
July 22, 20191:15 PM
The City of Bethlehem will host Jeffrey Carroll, VBDC Coordinator for Lehigh and Northampton Counties who will discuss the Lehigh/Northampton County Regional Vector Borne Disease Control Program (mosquito borne disease control) and the services associated with that program.
The discussion will take place on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 6:00 p.m. in Bethlehem Town Hall, 10 E Church Street.
This is open to the public.
Very grateful for the great job the City of Bethlehem’s Police, Fire and EMS teams did regarding the incident at SteelStacks. A special thank you to Artsquest, WindCreek, the City of Allentown’s Police and Fire Departments, Lehigh County Emergency Management, Northampton County Emergency Management, City of Scranton’s Crisis Team, Nancy Run Fire Department, and Montgomery County’s Special Operations Team. This was an example of various organizations working very well together and having a dangerous situation end with no one getting hurt.
July 3, 20199:16 AM
As part of the Northside 2027 initiative, a new Friendship Park playground was dedicated July 2, 2019. Bethlehem invested $100,000 in park improvements and CADC got a $30,000 state grant through DCED Keystone Communities program.
July 1, 201911:51 AM
FIREWORKS AND COMMON SENSE IN BETHLEHEM
With Pennsylvania legalizing consumer fireworks, it does not mean you can use fireworks anytime and anywhere you want and in the “wee” hours of the morning. City residents and visitors are reminded to please use fireworks responsively and with consideration and respect to others, their property and pets.
Every summer, the Bethlehem Police Department responds to numerous complaints of fireworks being set off late at night, in City Parks, on private property, and adults and kids being injured by fireworks. Remember that fireworks are not toys and every year in the U.S., there are thousands of firework related injuries and incidents of property damage.
Fireworks also affect people suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Sudden loud bangs, explosions can cause PTSD symptoms to reoccur in people recovering from a traumatic event or military service. Please consider what you are doing and how it affects others.
Police also respond to dozens of reports of firework upsetting people’s pets. Dogs in particular are affected by the loud noise and flashes, causing many to break leashes, panic, become disoriented, frightened and run. Every year, we pick up numerous dogs. Some we are able to identify owners for and some we are not.
Residents and visitors are reminded of Bethlehem City Ordinance, Article 746 and Pennsylvania State Law on the use of fireworks in Bethlehem.
Here is a quick reminder of the Bethlehem Ordinance on Fireworks:
1-Under Bethlehem City Ordinance, Section 746.03, fireworks cannot be set off between the hours of 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM without a permit….PERIOD.
2-Under Bethlehem City Ordinance, Section 746.04, owners of property in the City or tenants are responsible for unlawful firework activity at the property.
3-Under Bethlehem City Ordinance, Section 746.05, all fireworks are unlawful on any City property or City Parks.
NOTE: For violations of Article 746, fines range from $50.00 to $1000.00 or 30 days imprisonment.
Here is a quick reminder of the Pennsylvania’s law on Fireworks:
1 -You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase, possess & use consumer fireworks.
2 - Consumer fireworks cannot be used on public or private property without the express permission of the owner.
3- Consumer fireworks or sparkling devices cannot be used within, or thrown from, a motor vehicle or building or at a motor vehicle, building or person, or anyone under influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or another drug.
4 - Consumer fireworks cannot be used within 150 feet of any occupied structure, in the street, on the sidewalk or in Public Parks.
NOTE – For violations, you will be arrested for violation of the 72 Pa. C.S.A. 9401, Pennsylvania’s fireworks law and face fines and/or imprisonment as set by a County District judge.
Please remember that you may think fireworks are “cool, but your neighbors who have to work the next day, may not. Be respectful of your neighbors and others. Please remember that when you set off fireworks, the noise travels for blocks in a City. Being woken up at 2:00 am by drunks setting off fireworks is “not acceptable.” Use “Common Sense” and if you are going to use fireworks, use them responsibly. If not, and the Police are called, you will be arrested.
June 21, 20194:14 PM
The Air Monitoring Report results, conducted by third-party company Vertex, for the Martin Tower demolition in May are now available for viewing. The report can be found on Bethlehem website's quick links or the Martin Tower website: https://www.martintowerbethlehem.com
June 21, 201911:24 AM
Had a nice conversation with Elias. He is from Germany and is here as a Rotary Exchange Student. He has been here almost a year and his favorite activity was playing percussion in the high school marching band.
June 19, 20199:25 AM
Due to technical issues with the Town Hall video system, YouTube videos will be not be available for the following Bethlehem City Council meetings: June 18, 2019 City Council Meeting; and June 18, 2019 Finance Committee meeting. We are working to correct the problem as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
June 18, 201911:59 AM
City Council Meeting June 18, 2019
Proposed Article 961 / Bill 19-2019 Relating to Special Event Activity Permits, Demonstrations, and Use Permits.
The referenced proposed ordinance was submitted to Council for consideration on April 9, 2019. To be responsive to public and third party comments and concerns about the ordinance, including those of City Council, I am requesting postponement of final consideration of Bill 19-2019 and the related ordinance amendments until the Administration has a full opportunity to review the comments and integrate changes, if any are deemed appropriate.
I am requesting postponement indefinitely until such time as the Administration completes its review of the comments and suggestions and submits Bill 19-2019 with any recommended amendments for final consideration.
June 12, 20193:22 PM
The city is looking for feedback on the first round of renderings that have been done to illustrate the potential look of its enhanced Christmas decorations. To submit a comment or suggestion, please email Allyson Lehr at alehr@bethlehem-pa.gov or call 610-997-5731. You can view the renderings at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/v12rpokfh6c4rab/AABzNmA0CopBpdIr-SS5BWZia?dl=0
June 10, 20192:38 PM
Mayor Donchez is here at the Northampton County 911 Communication Center with Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure to announce the consolidation of our 911 centers in accordance with state law. State mandated consolidation has been completed. Bethlehem residents should continue to dial 911 in an emergency.
June 8, 20197:20 PM
Beautiful day for the 40th annual celebration recognizing Portuguese Heritage Day in the City of Bethlehem.
June 7, 20192:51 PM
This proclamation declares today to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Bethlehem to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence and to declare that we as a country must do more to reduce gun violence. #WearOrange
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