City of Lackawanna

Progress updates for redevelopment of Bethlehem Steel site

By Ryan Zunner • Jun 30, 2020

The Industrial Land Development Corporation met Monday night for the first time since December and announced progress on redeveloping the former Bethlehem Steel site in Lackawanna.

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WBFO's Ryan Zunner reports.

Lackawanna wind turbines to be repaired thanks to tax breaks

By Tom Dinki • Nov 21, 2019

A new series of tax breaks will allow the Lackawanna wind turbines along Lake Erie to get some much needed repairs.

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WBFO's Tom Dinki reports.

Shoreline Trail project gets underway on former Bethlehem Steel grounds

By Michael Mroziak • May 31, 2018

Some of the last relics of a former steel production complex in Lackawanna are being removed to make way for the Shoreline Trail.

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Erie County acquires former Bethlehem Steel land, plans development of business park

By Michael Mroziak • Jul 25, 2017

A large chunk of land in the City of Lackawanna where the former Bethlehem Steel plant once stood is now the property of Erie County. After infrastructure updates, the county will pursue companies to help convert the space into a business park that will include renewable energy-powered advanced manufacturing.

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Another step towards normalcy, Route 5 reopens in wake of Bethlehem Steel fire

By Avery Schneider • Nov 13, 2016

On day four of the saga of the Bethlehem Steel fire in the City of Lackawanna, another big step was taken towards a return to normalcy. After yet another day of firefighting and emergency demolition, conditions were finally met to reopen the Bethlehem Park neighborhood’s main roadway.