Isabel Hope

Isabel Hope is a journalist and website designer based in Bethlehem, PA. She graduated with a degree in journalism from The University of Alabama in 2022, where she served as News Editor of the student newspaper. Isabel has lived in the Lehigh Valley for three years and is passionate about reporting for the communities she now calls home.

341 articlesSince 2025

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The Bacon Strip cooks up a comeback after destructive fire

COPLAY, Pa. — The Bacon Strip, a beloved local breakfast spot, is one step closer to reopening after a major fire earlier this year left...

Oct. 9, 2025

Easton warehouse renderings reveal 1 million-square-foot giant sparking community uproar

EASTON, Pa. — A plan to build a 1 million-square-foot warehouse on the former Pfizer Pigments site in Easton remains under scrutiny as city planners...

Oct. 9, 2025

Freeze watch issued as Lehigh Valley braces for season’s first near-freezing temperatures

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Lehigh Valley will see its first near-freezing temperatures of the season Thursday night, prompting a freeze watch from the National Weather...

Oct. 8, 2025

Lower Saucon man held on $500,000 bail for drug possession, intent to deliver

LOWER SAUCON TWP., Pa. — A Saucon Valley man was arrested Wednesday after a search warrant at his home uncovered methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, GHB, ecstasy,...

Oct. 8, 2025

‘St. Nick of Bethlehem’ returns to the Rowland Theatre to kick off Christmas season

PHILIPSBURG, Pa. — After debuting across Pennsylvania last Christmas season, St. Nick of Bethlehem is returning to the big screen next month. The holiday film...

Oct. 8, 2025

Award-winning author Martha Wells to visit Allentown’s The End Bookstore for national tour

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The End Bookstore in Allentown will welcome acclaimed author Martha Wells on her national tour for “Queen Demon,” the highly anticipated sequel...

Oct. 7, 2025

Crayola crayon to be honored with Pennsylvania historical marker in Easton

EASTON, Pa. — One of Easton’s most colorful landmarks is set to make history. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has approved a new historical...

Oct. 7, 2025

National Museum of Industrial History acquires archives from former Bethlehem Steel draftsman

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The National Museum of Industrial History has received a new addition to its archives: a collection of materials from the late Frank...

Oct. 7, 2025

Bethlehem artist’s sculpture inspired by city’s steel roots to be unveiled at SteelStacks

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Bethlehem native Chelsea Southard has been selected as the featured artist for the fourth annual Sculpture at SteelStacks exhibition, where her newest...

Oct. 6, 2025

Bethlehem to unveil Pembroke Neighborhood Plan at family Trunk-or-Treat event

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The City of Bethlehem and the Bethlehem Housing Authority will host a Trunk-or-Treat and celebration of the final Pembroke Choice Neighborhood Plan...

Oct. 6, 2025

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