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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Trial begins in 1989 Lehigh Valley cold case

An Allentown jury will be asked this week to decide if DNA found on a discarded BB gun proves who killed an elderly widow in...

Oct. 6, 2025

Easton district responds to Keegan remarks, says outcome won’t be discussed publicly

EASTON, Pa. — Easton Area School District officials issued a public statement Saturday addressing demands for disciplinary action against school nursing supervisor Kelly Keegan over...

Oct. 5, 2025

Jahlik Colon, 24, identified as victim in Allentown homicide

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Two Allentown men have been charged in connection with a fatal shooting on Wednesday evening on North 8th Street that left a...

Oct. 3, 2025

Allentown principal resigns, addresses incident in social media post

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The principal of Harrison-Morton Middle School resigned weeks after being placed on leave following an incident at Buck Boyle Park, the Allentown...

Oct. 3, 2025

PPL seeks rate hike, residential bills could raise by nearly 7%

PPL Electric Utilities is asking state regulators for an increase in rates that could raise bills for residential customers by nearly 7%. PPL is the...

Oct. 1, 2025

Easton Garlic Festival this weekend, 150+ vendors expected

EASTON, Pa. — Garlic lovers, get ready. The Easton Garlic Fest will return this weekend with a full lineup of food, music and family-friendly activities....

Oct. 1, 2025

Easton parents call for Keegan’s removal after Charlie Kirk comments, board approves raise

EASTON, Pa. — Easton Area School District leaders tried to keep order Tuesday night as the school board approved a salary raise for nursing supervisor...

Oct. 1, 2025

Bethlehem Starbucks will not reopen, company closes hundreds of stores

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Starbucks on Third Street in Bethlehem will not reopen after a fire earlier this year forced its closure. The decision comes as...

Sept. 30, 2025

Paradise Kafe set for grand opening Oct. 1 in downtown Bethlehem

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new coffee spot in Bethlehem is inviting the community to celebrate its official grand opening Tuesday, Oct. 1. Paradise Kafe, at...

Sept. 25, 2025

Ce-Ce Gerlach launches campaign for Pa. House seat in Allentown

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown City Council member Ce-Ce Gerlach is formally launching her campaign Thursday for Pennsylvania’s 22nd House District, a seat currently held by...

Sept. 25, 2025

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