It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Colonial Industrial Quarter gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Bethlehem, PA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Sand Island Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Melting Pot or visit Single Sisters' House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Bethlehem, PA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Bethlehem, PA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Bethlehem, PA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
HANOVER TWP., Pa. - A family-run Italian market is under new ownership in Northampton County.Nonna's Italian Market, offering authentic Italian bread, meats, cheeses, pasta, pastries and more at 2112 Schoenersville Road in Hanover Township, this week was purchased by the Crivellaro family - brothers Al and Michael and Michael's children, Mikey and Tana.The Crivellaros plan to change the market's name to Grazia's Italian Market in the coming weeks, Al said."Grazia means grace in Italian, and Grace's my mother's name,...
HANOVER TWP., Pa. - A family-run Italian market is under new ownership in Northampton County.
Nonna's Italian Market, offering authentic Italian bread, meats, cheeses, pasta, pastries and more at 2112 Schoenersville Road in Hanover Township, this week was purchased by the Crivellaro family - brothers Al and Michael and Michael's children, Mikey and Tana.
The Crivellaros plan to change the market's name to Grazia's Italian Market in the coming weeks, Al said.
"Grazia means grace in Italian, and Grace's my mother's name," Al said.
The market was established in November 2023 under original owners, father and son Phillip and Giacomo Sgroi.
The Sgrois previously ran the popular Nonna Sulina’s Sicilian Kitchen & Grill on Bath Pike in Hanover Township for more than four years before a fire extensively damaged the restaurant last summer.
Giacomo and his wife, Victoria, recently shifted their attention to Tinto Tapas & Pasta, another full-service Italian restaurant, which they opened on March 20 at 1028 Broadway in Fountain Hill.
Phillip is helping Tinto get off the ground, but he plans to move to Italy later this spring, Giacomo said.
The Crivellaros, who were frequent diners at Nonna Sulina's, have long wanted to own and operate a business together and jumped at the chance to take over the market.
The brothers are no strangers to the Lehigh Valley food scene, with Al running the former breakfast and lunch eatery Alfie's Kitchen in Forks Township and Mike running a former pizzeria in Coopersburg.
The Crivellaros also have a strong entrepreneurial drive in their blood, with their family having run Crivellaro & Sons Dairy Farm in Williams Township.
"Our family has wanted to operate a new business together for a long time, and when this opportunity came upon us in early February, it just made sense," Mike said.
"So, we came and talked to Giacomo, checked everything out and said, 'Let's do it!' We are so excited to do this together. It's a true family affair."
The Crivellaros are stocking the market with the same Italian specialty items that the Sgrois featured, and they're also introducing some new products such as tomato pie from Corropolese Italian Bakery & Deli in Norristown, Montgomery County.
"Corropolese has a really great product and we wanted to share that with our customers," Mike said. "We're also carrying more Italian cookies and pastries, delivered fresh daily from New York and New Jersey bakeries."
The Crivellaros are also offering new freshly prepared salads, specialty Italian sandwiches (available on ciabatta or 10-inch semolina rolls) and rotating grab-and-go meals such as chicken parmesan, eggplant parmesan, lasagna, sausage and peppers and pasta norma.
Fresh, made-on-site mozzarella cheese should be available starting next week, Al said.
"We're an Italian market, not a sandwich shop, but you can get some really great specialty sandwiches with premium ingredients like soppressata, prosciutto and broccoli rabe," Mike said.
Customers also can shop an expanded selection of Italian-imported pastas, sauces, snacks and more.
Shelves are stocked with a wide array of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, biscuits, cookies, potato chips and olives.
There's also a large selection of jarred items, including eggplant strips, grilled artichokes, marinated garlic, tuna stuffed peppers, sun-dried tomato tapenade, Calabrian chili peppers and Sicilian pesto with pistachio, along with dozens of imported pastas, including angel hair, bucatini, fusilli, linguine, spaghetti, tagliatelle and pappardelle.
A selection of Italian-imported meats and cheeses includes popular picks like fresh ricotta, mozzarella, prosciutto and soppressata, while an adjacent case of freshly prepared items includes options such as mozzarella and tomato salad, potato salad and pepper shooters.
Coolers house additional fresh picks such as marinara sauce, pink vodka sauce, minestrone soup, wild mushroom soup, manicotti, lobster ravioli, short rib ravioli and pear and prosciutto ravioli.
For individuals celebrating Easter, the market is offering various Easter specials, including Italian Easter bread, cannoli (plain, chocolate chip, pistachio or Sicilian candied fruit), pizza rustica ("Italian Easter pie" featuring thick pastry crust filled with mixture of eggs, meats and cheeses, $19.99 per pound), sweet ricotta cheese pie (creamy ricotta filling with hint of lemon baked inside graham cracker crust - plain, pineapple or chocolate chip, $20.99), pastiera Napoletana (dessert pie made with ricotta, wheat berries and candied fruits scented with the fragrance of orange blossom, $24.95) and basket cheese (fresh cow's milk cheese similar to a cross between fresh ricotta and mozzarella, with a sweet, milky flavor, $10.99).
Easter orders, which should be placed by April 11 for pick-up on April 18 or 19, can be made by calling 610-419-0999 or visiting the market.
"We're happy to be a part of the community and helping people celebrate holidays," Al said.
The market is open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.
For the latest updates, follow the market's pages on Facebook and Instagram.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A longstanding sandwich shop chain that exited the Lehigh Valley in 2021 will soon have a presence in the area once again.A new location of Jimmy John’s, a quick-service brand known for its “freaky fresh” sandwiches, is expected to open in early summer at the Schoenersville Centre, 3215 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, according to James Balliet, president of the shopping center’s leasing team, The James Balliet Property Group.The new eatery will occupy the former A1 Steak House II space,...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A longstanding sandwich shop chain that exited the Lehigh Valley in 2021 will soon have a presence in the area once again.
A new location of Jimmy John’s, a quick-service brand known for its “freaky fresh” sandwiches, is expected to open in early summer at the Schoenersville Centre, 3215 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, according to James Balliet, president of the shopping center’s leasing team, The James Balliet Property Group.
The new eatery will occupy the former A1 Steak House II space, Balliet said.
Jimmy John’s, with more than 2,600 locations across the country, previously operated in the Lehigh Valley.
A location on Mill Creek Road closed in 2018, and a location on William Penn Highway in Palmer Township closed in 2021, leaving the chain with no Lehigh Valley presence for more than three years.
More than two dozen other Jimmy John’s locations continue to operate in Pennsylvania, including regional outposts in Lancaster and Philadelphia, according to the company’s website.
Jimmy John’s was established in 1983 by Jimmy John Liautaud in the college town of Charleston, Illinois, according to the business’ website.
“As a means of survival, Jimmy began hand delivering tasty sandwiches to students at Eastern Illinios University, and from there, grew the business into what it is today,” the online description continues.
Jimmy John’s French bread and 9-grain wheat bread is baked all day, every day and served less than four hours out of the oven.
Provolone cheese and premium meats, including genoa salami, capocollo, roast beef, turkey and ham, are sliced fresh daily in-store.
Workers also hand-slice produce, including lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion and celery, daily in every store.
“Fresh food made from scratch is just how we roll,” a message on the business’ website reads.
“The flavor of a ripe tomato and crisp shredded lettuce, combined with fresh-baked bread, fresh-sliced meat, and real Hellmann's mayo – that's when the magic happens.”
Jimmy John’s customers can choose from a wide array of sandwiches, including the Beach Club (turkey, provolone, avocado spread, cucumber, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise), Italian Night Club (salami, capocollo, smoked ham, provolone, onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo, oil and vinegar and oregano-basil) and Ultimate Porker (smoked ham and applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo), served on their choice of 8- or 16-inch French bread, thick-sliced wheat bread or as a lettuce-wrapped “Unwich.”
Other menu highlights include sides such as homestyle potato salad, pesto bowtie pasta salad, chips and dill pickles; and desserts such as fudge chocolate brownies and chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and red velvet cookies.
In October 2019, Jimmy John’s was acquired by Inspire Brands, a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio also includes Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, SONIC Drive-In and Rusty Taco.
The Bethlehem location of Jimmy John’s will operate in the Schoenersville Centre, which also is home to other food and drink spots, including Moe’s Southwest Grill, Saladworks and Starbucks.
Bethlehem, PA (April 11, 2025) – A vehicle accident originally reported as an injury crash was upgraded to an entrapment response early Friday afternoon on Linden St in Bethlehem City, prompting immediate action from both fire and EMS crews.Medics and fire crews worked to assist those suffering from injuries after the collision. The incident occurred at approximately 1:49 p.m., requiring a coordinated response from Bethlehem City Fire and EMS units. At least one individual was reported trapped in the vehicle, prompting ex...
Bethlehem, PA (April 11, 2025) – A vehicle accident originally reported as an injury crash was upgraded to an entrapment response early Friday afternoon on Linden St in Bethlehem City, prompting immediate action from both fire and EMS crews.
Medics and fire crews worked to assist those suffering from injuries after the collision. The incident occurred at approximately 1:49 p.m., requiring a coordinated response from Bethlehem City Fire and EMS units. At least one individual was reported trapped in the vehicle, prompting extrication procedures to safely remove the person from the wreckage.
The crash resulted in a variety of injuries, and victims received medical attention at the scene before being transported to nearby hospitals for further treatment. The extent of the injuries has not yet been disclosed.
Linden St was closed to through traffic for a period while emergency personnel secured the area and conducted cleanup operations. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the crash, and an investigation is currently underway.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this accident.
Entrapment scenarios in urban settings such as Bethlehem are among the most urgent traffic emergencies. Streets like Linden St, with their proximity to schools, businesses, and residential neighborhoods, often carry a high volume of mixed traffic, making collisions more dangerous due to limited maneuvering space and higher pedestrian presence.
Entrapment usually results from severe side-impact or front-end crashes where the vehicle structure is significantly compromised. Responding to these emergencies involves not only medical support but technical rescue capabilities—both of which Bethlehem’s emergency teams are equipped to provide.
Bethlehem’s city traffic presents unique challenges for responders, especially in areas with narrow lanes, parked vehicles, and active intersections. Quick access and community awareness are vital to ensuring the safety of both victims and emergency personnel during these responses.
While entrapment incidents may be less common than other crash types, their consequences are often more severe, both physically and emotionally. Victims may face long-term recovery, physical rehabilitation, and financial hardship. Seeking legal help early can be crucial for securing compensation and understanding your rights.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a crash, reach out to Local Accident Reports for assistance.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Bethlehem Area School District is investigating after a video on social media appears to show a Northeast Middle School staff member trying to wrestle a phone out of a seventh-grade student’s hands.A statement was posted on the district’s and middle school’s websites Friday. It was also sent out to the school's parents.&ldquo...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Bethlehem Area School District is investigating after a video on social media appears to show a Northeast Middle School staff member trying to wrestle a phone out of a seventh-grade student’s hands.
A statement was posted on the district’s and middle school’s websites Friday. It was also sent out to the school's parents.
“We take all matters involving student and staff interactions seriously and are conducting a thorough review,” the statement reads.
“We appreciate the cooperation of our school community as we follow the appropriate procedures.”
The statement also said the district prioritizes both students and staff having “a safe and respectful learning environment.”
Superintendent Jack Silva confirmed Friday the district’s statement refers to a video in which a staff member can be seen in a physical altercation with a student.
Silva declined to comment on the identity of the staff member in the video, citing it as a personnel matter.
But Octasha Stafford, the student's mother, claims the staff member in the video is Brian Heller, who is listed as a sixth-grade math teacher on Northeast Middle School's website.
She claims Heller was serving as a substitute teacher for her son's math class when the incident occurred Friday, March 21.
Heller is being investigated for alleged child abuse of Stafford's son by the Children, Youth and Families Division of the Northampton County Department of Human Services, according to a document provided by Stafford.
The document from Children & Youth, which is dated March 24, states that Heller is being investigated for "per se acts," which constitute abuse even without any resulting injury.
When contacted Sunday, Bethlehem Education Association President Laura Keding declined to comment on the incident from the video, saying she can't discuss personnel matters.
LehighValleyNews.com also requested a comment Sunday from Heller via his BASD email.
LehighValleyNews.com obtained the video footage of the incident from Stafford. She said her 13-year-old son received it from another student who recorded the altercation.
In the 29-second video, a male staff member can be seen trying to confiscate an object from a seated male student, who then stands up.
The object is later referred to as a phone and a black rectangular item can be seen.
Once the student is standing, the staff member can be seen touching the boy's forearms and hands as he tries to pry the phone out of the student’s grasp.
As the student stands up, the staff member can be heard shouting, "Get off me, get off me." The student responds, “Stop touching me."
After a couple similar exchanges, the staff member threatens to get “an officer," to which the student says, "Go ahead."
The staff member says, "I will," but continues holding onto the student while saying, “drop the phone, get the phone down and sit down.”
While doing so, the staff member appears to slowly push the student, forcing the student to turn his body and bump into the top of a desk.
The staff member then corners the student, who is backed up against a chalkboard.
The student says something inaudible, and then the staff member shouts, "You are not in charge right now."
The student then asks, "You about to fight me?" and the staff member responds, "Oh yeah, is that what you're worried about?"
The staff member can then be seen pointing at the top of a desk while yelling for the student to "sit down."
At this point in the video, both the staff member and student bring both their hands up to grab onto the phone, each struggling to gain control of it.
The staff member pulls upward, forcing the student to knock into the same desk that then topples over. Students can be heard reacting to the incident in the background.
The staff member then appears to stand in a lunge position, pinning the student up against the chalkboard while yelling for him to "sit down" and reaching for the object.
The student then gains control of the phone, holding it away from the staff member.
The two are face-to-face in close proximity at this point until the staff member walks away, saying, "Alright, you're going," and the video ends.
Stafford, the student's mother, said she spoke with a school administrator via phone on the day of the incident after receiving the video from her son.
Stafford said the administrator told her he was aware of the video and that the teacher "lost his cool," according to Stafford.
She said the administrator told her the protocol for responding to a student when they have their phone out consists of: a verbal warning, a write-up and then having a school resources officer remove the student from the classroom.
Stafford said her son had his phone out to check the time. She said she understands that he shouldn't have had it out. But the situation shouldn't have escalated, she added.
“I’m not against him being disciplined for something that he did," Stafford said.
Stafford said she kept her son home from school two days following the incident because he "just didn’t want to see the teacher," she said.
Stafford said her son's mental health has suffered as a result of the incident, which she said scared him.
"My son has issues with people yelling at him because he has past traumas," she said. "You have to talk to him or he’s going to shut down.”
Additionally, the incident has been stressful for Stafford, she said.
"Its overwhelming," she said. "I’m really annoyed it got on social media.”
When asked if she plans to file a lawsuit over the incident, Stafford said she's "going to do whatever I have to."
According to Stafford, the district reported the incident, which is how the county's Children, Youth and Families Division got involved.
Representatives from the agency spoke with her son about the incident the week after it happened, she said.
They also told Stafford that Heller is on administrative leave, she said.
This incident is the second controversial situation involving a BASD staff member that has gotten attention on social media in recent months.
In January, the district said it was investigating after a teacher at Nitschmann Middle School gave sixth-grade students an “unacceptable” and “inappropriate” assignment that included prompts about slavery.
Photos of the assignment posted by a district parent on Facebook garnered outrage.
Superintendent Silva said Friday that the district resolved that investigation and the teacher in question still is employed by BASD.
He declined to comment further on how the incident was handled, saying it is a personnel matter.
Now that Old Man Winter is in the rearview mirror, it’s time to think spring and the warmer weather ahead. If you’re an angler, it’s also time to start gearing up for the most popular fishing day of the year: the trout season opener.Pennsylvania’s 2025 trout season kicks off April 5 at 8 a.m., with anglers allowed to keep five fish daily as long as they are 7 inches or longer. If you’re getting psyched for the season, here’s what you need to know.A week before the trout season opener, childre...
Now that Old Man Winter is in the rearview mirror, it’s time to think spring and the warmer weather ahead. If you’re an angler, it’s also time to start gearing up for the most popular fishing day of the year: the trout season opener.
Pennsylvania’s 2025 trout season kicks off April 5 at 8 a.m., with anglers allowed to keep five fish daily as long as they are 7 inches or longer. If you’re getting psyched for the season, here’s what you need to know.
A week before the trout season opener, children have the first opportunity to angle for trout, but in conditions that are much less crowded than the regular, statewide opening day. Pennsylvania’s 2025 Mentored Trout Fishing Day is set for March 29, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., and is only open to anglers ages 15 and under fishing with a properly licensed adult angler age 16 or older.
To take part in the mentored day, all youth must have either a free Mentored Youth Fishing Permit, or a Voluntary Youth License that costs $2.97. Last year, 31,604 Mentored Youth Fishing Permits were issued, while 8,430 Voluntary Youth Fishing Licenses were purchased.
“Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day continues to be very popular, and has held steady throughout the years with about the same number of people out there,” Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission spokesman Michael Parker said. “One thing to remember, check the stocking schedule online at fishandboat.com in advance of going fishing, because not all waters are stocked ahead of Mentored Youth Day.
“Just because a waterway was stocked last year ahead of the day doesn’t mean it will be this year. Set yourself up for success by finding a water that is stocked in advance, and keeping the spirit of the day in mind, which is to teach kids to fish and give them a positive experience.”
While the goal of the Mentored Youth Day is to get the kids, grandkids and other youth out on the water to teach them to fish, a bonus is that mentored youth can also keep a fish or two for the dinner plate. For 2025, the day’s limit is two fish 7 inches or longer.
“One of the more positive things I’ve noticed is that youth anglers have been mainly catching and releasing fish,” said Lehigh County Waterways Conservation Officer Travis Miller said. “The mentality from youth anglers is if I release it today, I can catch it again next week.”
They are undoubtedly the star of the show, and this year approximately 3.2 million trout are being stocked in 691 streams and 130 lakes across the commonwealth. Fish and Boat says this includes roughly 2.4 million rainbow trout, 693,000 brown trout and 125,000 brook trout. In addition, another 1.2 million trout raised by commission cooperative nurseries, run by sportsmen’s clubs, will be released throughout the year.
“We stocked a lot of nice lively rainbow trout and several large golden rainbow trout,” said Northampton County Waterways Conservation Officer Zachary Rudd. “The size of the fish is average for what we have stocked in years past.”
There’s no doubt that catching a big fish or a golden rainbow trout makes an angler’s day. This year, the Fish and Boat Commission will be stocking about 72,000 trophy-sized brood fish ages 2.5 to 3.5 years old, with those trout ranging from 14-20 inches in size. A few will be even bigger. Approximately 70% of these larger fish will be released prior to opening day, with the other 30% going out during in-season stockings.
Also called palominos by anglers, the golden rainbow trout are often easy to see in streams but not easy to haul in, since many anglers toss their enticements at them once spotted. However, if you are fortunate to bring one in, you may have just caught the trophy of a lifetime.
For 2025, Fish and Boat is releasing approximately 14,000 golden rainbow trout in waters across the state, with 75% of these stocked before opening day.
Trout fishing license sale continues to remain steady, with 767,079 fishing licenses and 419,054 trout stamps sold in 2024. The cost for an annual license this year is $27.97 for residents and $60.97 for non-residents while a trout permit costs $14.97.
“Sales are slightly higher — about 1% — than 2019, which is the pre-COVID benchmark we compare license sales to,” Parker said. “Because 2020 and 2021 license sales were significantly higher due to COVID, when people were seeking more outdoor recreation, we use 2019 as the ‘normal’ license sales year to compare future sales to.
“We are fortunate to see those numbers hold steady, and we think people are continuing to purchase fishing licenses and trout permits because they see the tremendous value for a year’s worth of fishing opportunities in Pennsylvania.”
If you love trout fishing but don’t love the crowds of opening day, it’s easy to get away from the masses. The simplest way is to wait until the afternoon to head out. Sure, there are fewer easy-picking hatchery trout swimming around, but you’re also fighting fewer people at the holes.
“Many people like to be out for the actual opener at 8 o’clock,” Rudd said. “Generally speaking, those who are there from the start fish for a few hours, then pack up to head to whatever else is on the agenda for the day.
“If someone was willing to give up the tradition of being on the stream at 8, they could have a leisurely breakfast at home and head out to hit the stream around lunchtime or even that evening and avoid many of the crowds.”
Another option is to fish a waterway that is less popular, smaller or in a more remote area. These types of streams and creeks definitely tend to draw lighter crowds than the larger waters closer to the Lehigh Valley’s population core such as the Little Lehigh, Jordan, Monocacy and Bushkill creeks.
If you are not fishing with little kids, try getting away from the easily accessible spots adjacent to parks and roads and work your way upstream or downstream. In many cases, Fish and Boat staff and the volunteers who help them stock the creeks and streams try to spread the fish out beyond the easy-to-reach holes.
“The creeks are stocked very well this year,” Miller said. “More streams have been float-stocked and we spread the fish out pretty well.”
Finally, if you don’t need to go out on the opening day and you actually prefer to fish in solitude, wait until the first few days have passed or venture out later in the season.
“The trout fishing opportunities are abundant well into late April and May,” Rudd said. “It seems like trout fishing is popular up until the point spring yardwork takes over. For those who remember and can spare the time away from the spring yardwork, there are plenty of opportunities later in the spring.”
New Jersey’s trout season also opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 5. Garden State anglers can keep up to six per day, 9 inches or longer. A license is required for those ages 16 and older and costs $22.50 for residents, or $34 for non-residents. A trout stamp is $10.50 for residents, $20 for non-residents.
Residents may fish without a license May 25 and July 4 in Pennsylvania and in New Jersey on June 7 and Oct. 18.
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