On Saturday, The Express Times published an article about the City of Bethlehem working on a new social media policy. In it, three private citizens who are active on social media, and that I hold in very high regard, were quoted. The article itself sparked conversation on Twitter that came in spurts over the course…

Thank you to everyone who took the time yesterday to come out and vote. I’ve had a number of people ask me what I think about the election results and while I didn’t win the election, it doesn’t mean that the city has to lose. I didn’t enter the race because I was seeking a…

Thank you to everyone who has shown your support and shared your spirit of hope for the future of our great city. Now it’s time to act. Find your polling place, bring a friend or neighbor, and vote. The polls are open from 7am through 8pm. Let’s keep moving Bethlehem forward. facebook.com/dietrichforbethlehem @Dietrich2013

When you go to your polling place tomorrow and are ready to vote, depending on which county you live in, the instructions for how to write in a candidate are slightly different. Below I’ve listed the instructions from the Lehigh and Northampton County websites. If you live in Northampton County Press the Write-In Square for…

I was fortune enough to get outside and enjoy the lovely weather this weekend. As I rode my bike through our two downtown areas I was encouraged by all of the activity I saw. With shops and restaurants buzzing it’s clear that times are good in Bethlehem, but we can do better. As a city…