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ON THE GROUND

First-time VegFest visitor Christy Hume of Bethlehem Township tries a loaded vegan chili dog from Heavenly Hot Dogs at the festival which features vegetarian and natural food.

By Tim Gilman

IN THE AIR

Ezekial Knerr looks a little tentative as he poses for a photo in the port engine of a Federal Express 757 transport that was part of the Lehigh Valley Air Show’s static ground display.

By Dana Grubb

BETHLEHEM

City and Lehigh University officials announced Aug. 26 they are redoubling their integrated policing of the Southside neighborhoods near the campus. Photo: Mayor Bob Donchez with Police Chief Mark DiLuzio, Lehigh President Kevin Clayton, Lehigh Police Chief Ed Shupp and student Kerry Mallett.

By Nate Jastrzemski

BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP

Controversial plans for a senior living community in Bethlehem Township, next to the Green Pond Golf Course made their way to commissioners at their Aug. 18 meeting. They were first presented to a skeptical Planning Commission in late July before a packed house. Photo: Lehigh Valley Audubon’s Scott Burnet, with the American Coot, one of 162 species that can be seen at green Pond Marsh.

By Bernie O’Hare

GARDEN CLUB

Sauntering back into another era, the Bethlehem Garden Club presented a themed flower show recently featuring "The Roaring 20s" at Hotel Bethlehem. Displays included horticulture and design and special exhibits of '20s headwear. The art of Ikebana, (living flowers which is the Japanese art of flower arrangement) was presented along with native plants and distinctive fashions from Ellie Laubner's noted collection. Photo: This display is fresh from the garden – a vegetable cloche.

By Ruth Grady

CLASSROOM

Bethlehem Area School District’s Education Center’s walls have been brightened by the efforts of students throughout the district’s elementary, middle and high schools. Mosaics created using a variety of materials have been permanently installed and BASD Superintendent Dr. Joseph Roy considers the work to be of “amazing quality.” Photo: BASD art teacher and outgoing Nitschmann MS eighth graders Olivia Lunger and Ruby Funk show off their mosaic. Students used ceramic tiles and glass to depict the world and the positive impact that they expect to have in it.

By Dana Grubb

THIS WEEK IN BETHLEHEM SPORTS

If there was one thing to take away from last Friday’s Bethlehem brawl between Liberty and Bethlehem Catholic, it’s to not kick the football to Becahi’s Freddie Simmons

By Peter Car

Northampton County: Council review jail rehab programs

Pa. Turnpike: We could see 70 mph in the spring

Lehigh Valley: Car enthusiasts enjoy Wheels of Time

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