Best of Summer 2024: Juneteenth Lehigh Valley
In reflecting on the Lehigh Valley’s community events of summer 2024, Southsider wanted to highlight the Juneteenth celebration that took place in Easton. The Juneteenth parade was celebratory and educational. It also brought together the entire Lehigh Valley community for an unforgettable day. On the afternoon of Sunday June 16th, the Juneteenth Lehigh Valley organization hosted…
CADB’s Façade Program: Supporting Residents Over Time
A program provided by Community Action Development Bethlehem (CADB) aims to support homeowners in maintaining their building’s exteriors. For low-income residents, it may be difficult to find funds to repair the facade of their homes and to ensure the safety of their residences. CADB’s Residential Façade Program offers residents in targeted neighborhoods the resources to…
Best of Summer 2024: Visiting the Wicked Oddities Market
As we move into fall, Southsider is interested in reflecting on some of the best events that staff attended this past…
Best of Summer 2024: Exploring the Bethlehem Vintage Market
Summer in the Lehigh Valley is full of community events that highlight local joy and camaraderie. As summer closes and we…
A Community Jam Session: Open Mic Night at the Bethlehem Area Public Library
Every Monday night starting at 5:00, Lehigh Valley locals come together at the Bethlehem Area Public Library (BAPL) to share their…
Live at Levitt: Spotlight on Stella Ruze
On July 11th, the seven-piece band Stella Ruze performed at Levitt Pavilion as a part of their free concert series. Stella…
One Earth ReggaeFest Advocates for Safe Spaces in Lehigh Valley
One Earth ReggaeFest was a free celebratory festival that took place from noon on July 6th until midnight. For 12 hours…
Exploring the LGBTQ+ Community Oral History Project: Spotlight on Sandy Mesics
The Lehigh Valley LGBT Community Archive collects materials that document the contributions of LGBTQIA+ community members to the region. Since 2016,…
Celebrating Pride at Bethlehem’s 2024 Pride Party Palooza
On Sunday June 23rd, Lehigh Valley locals celebrated Pride at the Sun Inn Courtyard in North Bethlehem. The celebration was the…
Live at Levitt: Spotlight on Sweet Lizzie Project
On June 6, Nashville-based rock group Sweet Lizzy Project (SLP) arrived at Levitt Pavilion to perform a medley of classic covers…