BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — On Christmas Eve in 1741, Moravian settlers named this Pennsylvania city after the biblical birthplace of Jesus. Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating ...

Members of the choir at Central Moravian Church sing at a “Lovefeast” service in Bethlehem, Pa., on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Luis Andres Henao) On Christmas Eve in 1741, Moravian settlers named ...

The settlement in Bethlehem joins settlements in Herrnhut, Germany and Northern Ireland; the three areas combine as an extension of the Moravian settlement in Denmark, which was added to the list in ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — The Moravian Church is one of the world's oldest Protestant denominations. Its name comes from the historical provinces of Bohemia and Moravia in what is now the Czech ...

The Society of St. Joseph of Bethlehem, a nonprofit group created by former parishioners of the Catholic church at 413 E. Fifth St., says it will take $100,000 to fix the roof of the building that ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Firefighters and police battled a fire at a garage in Bethlehem Monday night. Crews were called to the 800 block of Evans Street for a garage showing heavy smoke.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Walking a church isle with a canine is part of the closure for Reverend Dennis Schappell. "Is Sunday going to be a tough day for you?" I asked, while he was in midst of dog sitting.

Christmas in Bethlehem PA isn’t just about the magic-filled, small-town, holiday vibe that fills the air. The history, the charm and the unique Moravian heritage of Bethlehem combine to make it ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — On Christmas Eve in 1741, Moravian settlers named this Pennsylvania city after the biblical birthplace of Jesus. Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating ...

Handmade beeswax candles made by members of Central Moravian church are stored in a closet in Bethlehem, Pa., on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in preparation to be lit during Christmas services. (AP Photo ...