Women in Bethlehem’s History: All About Mary Penry
The Moravians and their faith community are part of the history of Bethlehem’s creation. Yet besides having seen the Moravian architecture that still survives, many Bethlehem residents don’t know all that much about the historic Moravian community or individuals who lived within it. As part of Women’s History Month, Bethlehem Area Public Library (BAPL) offered…
Basement Poetry Presents: “Nadia” by Zora Thomas
“Nadia” I know you girl. I knew you from your colors. They swim Universal. They scream versatile, chameleon like. Skin dark hues and sunlight. They burst deep and bold. Your hair, thick like rainbows, wild and soft. Hardened by the white microaggressions and hard suggestions to be mute. It’s cute. How your skin becomes armor….
Basement Poetry Presents: “We Ignore the New Beings of this Earth” by Nia Watson
“We Ignore the New Beings of This Earth…” Poem: About Nia Watson: Nia began has been working in early childhood and…
Know Your Forest: All About Delaware State Forest
This featured photo, “Down ‘n’ Out” by Nicholas A. Tonelli is licensed by CC. BY 2.0. “When we see land as a…
Save Our Swifts: The Role of Chimneys in Swift Habitats
These days, chimneys tend to be a part of a home we don’t think much about. Chimneys are simply decorative, rather…
Review: IceHouse Tonight’s “Dogcatcher”
As national news outlets highlight the efforts of lawmakers to protect voting rights, artists and activists from Bethlehem’s IceHouse Tonight have…
Lehigh Valley Environmentalism and Equity in the Outdoors
The Lehigh Valley Sierra Club’s recent meeting was a workshop-style dialogue for Sierra Club members to consider equity in the outdoors.…
Save Our Swifts: Civic Development For the Birds
The swirling hurricane of thousands of tiny black birds plunging into the Masonic Temple chimney at the gateway to the southside…
Basement Poetry Presents: “BLK Rage Poem” by kiki nicole
*this poem was originally published in The Shade Journal “BLK Rage Poem” Lyrics: About kiki nicole: kiki nicole (they/them) is a…
Basement Poetry Presents: “What have you lost?” by Kevelis Matthews-Alvarado
“What have you lost?” Performance: “What have you lost?” Lyrics: “What have you lost” is not a question i ask myself on a daily…