Rainbow Kitten Surprise Rocks The SteelStacks
On the night of Sunday September 22nd, my favorite band, Rainbow Kitten Surprise (RKS), performed at the Bethlehem Steel Stack’s Levitt Pavilion. From the start, I was standing just inches away from the stage, screaming at the top of my lungs. The concert took me on a captivating journey, reminding me of all the enjoyable…
Understanding the PennEast Pipeline
The PennEast Pipeline was officially born in January 2018 when it was approved for construction on a federal level, but it has been in discussion since 2014. For years, communities’ concerns about the pipeline have created several roadblocks for approval and construction. It’s easy to form an opinion as soon as one hears the word…
South Side Housing Struggles: Mold, Absentee Landlords, and Lack of Contractors
Rain and severe weather have a significant impact on the South Side’s aging housing stock, according to Anna Smith, the Director…
Recommendation for Zoning Changes to South Bethlehem Neighborhoods
With the rise in housing prices and the increase in properties sold adjacent to Lehigh University, there is a looming threat…
Exploring Bethlehem’s South Side: September’s First Friday Scavenger Hunt
On the first Friday of every month, Bethlehem’s Third and Fourth Streets radiate with life. The diverse array of shops, art…
Debate Over Etiquette at September 3rd Bethlehem City Council Meeting
The September 3rd Bethlehem City Council Meeting featured a variety of topics including: the swearing in of Grace Crampsie Smith to…
More Than Bethlehem Steel: South Side’s National Museum of Industrial History
Tucked away in a bundle of abandoned Bethlehem Steel buildings, the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH) sits inside the former…
Touchstone Theatre Inspires Conversation about Bethlehem
One year after Bethlehem Steel shut down in 1998, Touchstone Theatre hosted Steel Festival: The Art of an Industry, which created…
Locals Highlight Bethlehem’s Running Culture
I was astounded by the turnout of Aardvark Sports Shop’s evening group run. Growing up, I worked at a similar shoe…
Southside Film Festival: AFGHAN CYCLES (2018) Review
“My childhood dream was that I would be able to ride a bike.” Frozan, Afghanistan National Cycling Team When I ask…