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Bethlehem's Top Ten Stories of 2012

The massive superstorm that devastated the Northeast and left parts of Bethlehem without power for a week tops our list of biggest stories of 2012.

  1.     Superstorm Sandy Batters Bethlehem. The coastal Northeast got the brunt of the 1,000-mile wide late October monster storm. But the Lehigh Valley also took its share of punishment. Though anticipated flooding in low-lying areas of Bethlehem never materialized, there was a record-setting wind gust and downed trees and power lines across the city. Schools were closed for a week, which is about how long it took for every home in the city to get electricity back. 2.     Good Samaritans Stop Hit-and-Run Driver on Fahy Bridge. 3.     Woman Dies After Beating in Historic District Home. Police say Shirley Lindgren, 77, died at the hands of her son, 51-year-old Michael Lindgren, who allegedly attacked her and her husband, J. Ralph Lindgren…

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Help Bethlehem Get 104 Facebook Likes to Hit 1,000!

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Four Reasons to Like Bethlehem Patch on Facebook

Join the conversation and get the news first at www.facebook.com/BethlehemPatch

  On Thursday, Bethlehem Patch marked its second anniversary as a source of local news, information and conversation for our great community. During those two years, our following and readership has continued to grow at a steady pace. We have you, the Patch readers and users, to thank for that. As Bethlehem Patch users, you all know what a valuable resource this website is to the community. Another great resource is the Bethlehem Patch Facebook Page, which like the site itself, is a place to get news, community information and conversation you can’t find anywhere else. We’d like to ask you to help us reach our goal of getting 1,000 Facebook likes by the end of the year. And if you already like us, please spread the word. 1) Real-time …

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Patch 101: Posting Announcements is Easy

Celebrate your accomplishments, weddings, promotions, etc. on Bethlehem Patch.

Patch 101: Submit a News Tip

Have the inside scoop? Send us a tip.

  Do you have the inside scoop on the goings on in Bethlehem? Is there a story out there that we aren't covering? Well let us know. By sending Patch a news tip, you can make the editor aware of a topic that he or she hasn't discovered yet, or simply let us know what interests you and the community. You can choose "Send us news tips" from the contribute box at the bottom of the page or "Submit a Tip" at the bottom of any article page. Either way will open a pop-up form. Enter your name and e-mail, and be sure to give us accurate information so we can get in touch with you if we have questions or want to follow up. Then add your suggestion. The more information and details you can give, the better. For instance, if you want us to write about…

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Patch 101: Advertise with Patch

Learn more about advertising opportunities with your local and nearby Patches.

  Because Bethlehem Patch is updated on average 5-8 times per day, delivering news, events, school sports, and more, and is your trusted local news source, it is a great spot to advertise. You can pick and choose the right custom ad in the towns you want, when and where you want it. The advertising team will provide you with your ad performance results on a monthly basis in person, and make recommendations that will enhance your campaign. Furthermore, all packages are custom fit for your advertising needs based on your goals and objectives. But why advertise online with Patch? You can reach affluent homeowners in Lehigh and Northampton Counties and increase customer satisfaction through a positive branding campaign. At Patch you can share …

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Patch 101: Upload Pics & Videos to Patch

Share your photos and videos right here on Patch.

  Here at Patch we want to be a part of the community, but we can't be everywhere at once, so we need your help. Share your photos and videos from around town right here on Bethlehem Patch. Whether it's a photo of your newly blossoming garden, a video clip from the school play, or something more newsworthy like a photo of a car accident or a video clip from the school board meeting, we'd love for you to share it with the Patch community. Directions: To do so, select "Pics & Clips" from the main navigation bar. Once on the new page, there is a button to "Upload Photos and Videos." (Make sure you are already logged in.) A window will open for you to browse your computer for photos and videos. Once you find the ones you want to upload, select…

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Patch 101: Posting Announcements is Easy

Celebrate your accomplishments, weddings, promotions, etc. on Patch.

  Are you the proud parent, sibling, grandparent, friend or admirer of a student who's made the honor roll? Did you earn an awesome promotion, get engaged or married? Share the good news on Patch. Whether your kid got straight A's for the first time, you've become a black belt, your company is looking for interns or you have a volunteer opportunity, Patch is the place to let it be known. We have a category for almost everything (births, sports awards, religious occasions, thank you's, etc.), so feel free to post an announcement for just about anything. Make sure you're a registered user on Patch (all you need is a name and an e-mail address) and you can upload your own announcements. Once logged in, scroll to the bottom of the page and …

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Patch 101: Follow these Steps to Add Calendar Events

Want to promote your yard sale or invite the community to your choir concert? Add it to the calendar.

  A big part of Bethlehem Patch is our events calendar. We add upcoming events as we hear about them, but we don't know about everything going on in the community. We need your help. If your church is having its annual picnic, let us know. If your son's soccer team is holding a fundraiser to raise money for new uniforms, tell us where to go to help. There's room for bake sales, yard sales, school events, concerts, lectures, government meetings, fairs and more in our calendar. Follow these steps to learn how to add your event, and help us fill our calendar. Now the whole Patch community will know about your event, and it might even be featured in our 5 Things article or in our Weekend Planner roundup.

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