According to the Gospel of Matthew, the Star of Bethlehem guided three Magi, or wise men, to Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago. After consulting with King Herod of Judea, the men followed the star to ...

Unidentified gunmen on Monday fired shots at a hotel in Bethlehem that was accused of displaying the Star of David and a menorah in one of its meeting halls. No one was injured in the shooting attack.

Bethlehem police closed part of Route 412 Feb. 6, 2023, as part of a shooting investigation along Route 412. Sarah Cassi | For lehighvalleylive.com Our journalism needs your support.

A shooting in Bethlehem caused a section of Route 412, between Silvex Road and Cherry Lane, to close Monday while police investigated. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 61°F.

Italian painter Giotto di Bondone witnessed Halley’s Comet when it appeared in 1301 A.D. Then, he painted the Star of Bethlehem as a comet burning bright above Jesus in the manger.