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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Police to increase presence at Allentown schools after series of bomb threats

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Police will increase their presence at Allentown schools after a series of recent bomb threats, including one that prompted the evacuation of...

Sept. 18, 2025

Christkindlmarkt to replace ice rink with new Winter Wonderland expansion

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — ArtsQuest is replacing the Christkindlmarkt ice-skating rink with a new Winter Wonderland expansion, a large addition to the holiday marketplace. The 33rd...

Sept. 18, 2025

Moravian University awarded $750K grant for historic preservation project

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Moravian University has received a $750,000 National Park Service grant to fund a preservation project at the Second Single Brethren’s House, one...

Sept. 18, 2025

ArtsQuest, IronPigs launch partnership for nation’s 250th anniversary

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Two of the Lehigh Valley’s largest organizations in arts and sports are joining forces to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026....

Sept. 17, 2025

Bethlehem man pleads guilty to producing AI-generated child sexual abuse material

EASTON, Pa. — A Bethlehem man pleaded guilty Monday to possessing AI-generated child sexual abuse material, marking one of the first cases prosecuted under Pennsylvania’s...

Sept. 16, 2025

Forgotten Felines and Fidos to host 31st anniversary fundraiser

GERMANSVILLE, Pa. — Forgotten Felines and Fidos will mark its 31st anniversary with a community fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the shelter on 6022...

Sept. 16, 2025

Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company mourns death of longtime member

BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. — The Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company is mourning the loss of longtime firefighter and life member Michael Forstoffer, who died after...

Sept. 16, 2025

Allentown Housing Authority to open application period for seniors, disabled residents

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Allentown Housing Authority will accept new applications for affordable housing from individuals age 62 and older, as well as people with...

Sept. 16, 2025

Bethlehem police seek public’s help finding missing 16-year-old

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since Sept. 10. Police said Trinity Gerhart,...

Sept. 15, 2025

Lehigh Valley candidates denounce local official’s alleged comments on Charlie Kirk

Some Lehigh Valley candidates are distancing themselves from comments made by Northampton County Council member Kelly Keegan following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk....

Sept. 15, 2025

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