The third-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives spoke during Sunday's service at Greater Shiloh Church. He urged voters to keep Democrats in control of Pennsylvania's 7th District, and the House.
Bethlehem officials have a plan to spend millions of dollars in federal pandemic aid to improve access to affordable housing, build a new homeless shelter and set up a new grant program.
With winter approaching and heating oil prices at record highs, Northampton County is covering some energy costs for citizens over 60 who are at risk of losing their heating.
As contracts between some municipalities and service providers in the Lehigh Valley expire near the end of the year, the new agreements that replace them could amount to major price hikes.
“The city of Bethlehem is ready to step up and meet the regional need,” Deputy Director of Community Development Sara Satullo said. “It is a major shift from simply meeting the community's fair needs of shelter to a holistic, comprehensive approach.”