July 11, 2018
‘We hold these truths’
For the
seventh year, area residents gathered at Bethlehem’s Payrow Plaza to listen to
public officials and others read the document that provided the basis for our
nation’s independence from Great Britain. About 200 people were in attendance,
many dressed in red, white and blue, some waving and carrying American flags,
and even a couple sporting the tri-cornered hats emblematic of the colonial
era. Photo: Patriotic colors, flags and even colonial-era tri-cornered hats
were evident among those in attendance.
By Dana Grubb
Despite
late-day thunderstorms and low cloud cover, Bethlehem’s Independence Day
fireworks went off as planned, to the delight of many area residents. Launched
from Sand Island alongside the Lehigh River, they lit up the night sky,
bringing “oohs” and “aahs” from spectators at SteelStacks, with the iconic
blast furnaces silhouetted against their brilliance.
By Dana
Grubb
Tragedy hits too close to home
The tragedy at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis hit close to home
for me and two of my colleagues. Brad Simpson, chief financial officer, PA
NewsMedia Association, Robin Quillon, publisher of The Tribune-Democrat in
Johnstown and myself were meeting in a conference room just outside of the
newsroom at the same newspaper that would be the topic of breaking news just a
couple of hours later. I remember one victim
who walked by me. Sunglasses, hat and a grumpy hello and I said to myself…
yeah, he is a news guy.
By Mark Cohen/Graphic commentary by Ed Courrier
Rally protest border policy
The Statue of Liberty proclaims the United States a home for those
seeking freedom from political oppression and the opportunity for a better
life. For many Americans those values were challenged when President Trump
announced that a wall would be built on our southern border to keep immigrants
out and when the Supreme Court supported his denial of entry by people from six
Muslim nations. Dismay at these measures
mounted when the administration began to separate parents and their children as
they sought asylum on the southern
border. On June 30, thousands of Americans, finding this policy intolerable,
took to the streets across the nation to stop the process. Bethlehem was the
site of one of those demonstrations. Photo: Protesters particularly targeted
the actions of ICE, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in the
separation of immigrant families.
By Dorothy and Dennis Glew
Jean Beinski: Dedicated public servant
On July 2, before a small gathering of family and friends, former
Councilwoman Jean M. Belinski was laid to rest during a brief graveside service
performed by Father Anthony Mongiello of St. Anne Catholic Church in Bethlehem.
Mayor Bob Donchez and business administrator Eric Evans, both former city
council colleagues, were in attendance with Donchez offering his memories and
condolences on behalf of the city government in which Belinski served on
council for 16 years. She passed away June 28 at the age of 83.
By Dana Grubb
Mexican eatery opens in downtown
Urbano Mexican Kitchen and Bar at 526 Main St.
in Bethlehem made its opening official at a ceremonial ribbon cutting on May 8
with public officials and members of the local business community in
attendance. “Thank you for your investment, commitment and faith in our
downtown,” Mayor Bob Donchez said. The 75-seat restaurant and bar is open from
11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Friday and Saturday. Brunch is offered on Sundays at 11 a.m. and dinner from
4to 10 p.m. Sundays. More information is available at www.urbanobethlehem.com.
Photo: Director of
operations Todd Pasini and owners Juan Carlos and Cara Paredes show off
Urbano’s dining room.
By Dana Grubb
‘Pates reach sweet 16
Freedom may have fell in Sunday’s sweet 16 of the A-town
Throwdown, but that didn’t take away from the Patriots weekend at Cedar Beach. The
Pates came away from pool play with a 3-0 record, but lost to Constitution
51-42 in Sunday’s round of 16 to be eliminated. They were the only local school
to reach Sunday’s action, as Liberty and Bethlehem Catholic both couldn’t
advance from pool play through the first three days of the tourney. For Pates
head coach Joe Stellato, the tournament was another opportunity for the team to
show the potential they have this winter.
By Peter Car
A Grande return
Frankie Grande, of Broadway, television and social
media fame, stars in the Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre (MSMT) production of
the classic Broadway musical, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really
Trying,” July 11 - July 29, Baker Theater, Trexler Pavilion for Theatre and
Dance, Muhlenberg College, Allentown. “I wanted to study biology and theater and
dance and that was impossible at every other college,” says Grande, a
Muhlenberg College graduate, Class of 2005, who triple-majored in biology,
theater and dance.
By Dawn Ouellette
Another View: Whose ox is being gored?
BASD: Budget healthy, increase minimal
Bethlehem: Edgeboro celebrates July 4th
Bethlehem: Golfers support Boys & Girls Club
Bethlehem HCC: Developers seek commissioner’s advice
Bethlehem Chamber: Where Are We Headed?
Bethlehem Township Emergency staff honored for saving life
Business: Wells Fargo employee’s efforts benefit Marvine ES
Hellertown: Summer community
activities announced
Letter: Curbing canine carrier attacks
Northampton County: Veteran NYC, county officer new sheriff
Valley: PPL’s ‘Cover to Cover’ fosters summer reading
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