Getting to Know Your Neighbors: South Side Statistics
Have you ever wondered about what makes the South Side the vibrant, diverse, neighborhood that it is? Often, we know very little about the demographic and economic characteristics of the community in which we live. Understanding our neighborhood helps to bolster our sense of place in our community. The communities that we grow up and…
Community Voices Spotlight: New Bethany Ministries
New Bethany Ministries is the organization in the Lehigh Valley that “keeps the lights on” for those who need it most. Their mission is to “provide opportunities for a secure future for the homeless, hungry, poor and mentally ill.” Headquartered at the corner of Wyandotte and 4th Street in South Bethlehem, the group annually serves…
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…
South Bethlehem and Clean Water
I sat down with Rachel Rosenfeld – Community Outreach Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Sierra Club in order to…
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…
Community Voices Spotlight: Ghada and Salir Kassis
Ghada Kassis is both the baker and the chef behind the delicious pastries and Levantine meals enjoyed at The Olive Branch. …
One of Our Own: Notations Series Welcomes Lehigh Alumna Lori Goldstein
Lori Goldstein, a member of the graduating class of 1995, began her career in both editing and journalism. Some of her…
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…
Building Community Through Baking: Mary Wright’s Kitchen Chronicles
Twenty years ago in 1999, Bethlehem’s Touchstone Theatre created an arts and cultural festival to help the community through the devastating…
“Prometheus/Redux” Performance Bolsters Festival UnBound
To open the recent Festival UnBound, Touchstone Theatre staged the play Prometheus/Redux at Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts…