Celebrating Bethlehem's Southside Culture
These days, chimneys tend to be a part of a home we don’t think much about. Chimneys are simply decorative, rather than functional and necessary parts of the home. But chimneys are actually a fundamental habitat for another creature that they weren’t originally designed for. Chimneys are a central part of the larger ecosystem for…
This featured photo, “Roxanne Gay – Montreal – 2015” by Eva Blue is licensed by CC. BY 2.0. On Tuesday, June 16th, Bethlehem community members worked through the brutally honest reflections in Roxane Gay’s memoir Hunger. The Queer Memoir Reading Group discussion was hosted by Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, and supported by Lehigh University Humanities…
Missy Hartney Brings Energy and Ideas to the South Side Arts District Colorful murals in South Bethlehem burst from what used to be blank walls. The addition of a mural on E. Third Street has brought vitality to the city’s streetscape. Created by Manhattan street artist Denton Burrows, this piece of artwork combines elements of…
The Early Years The closing of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation rocked Bethlehem in a formidable way: many people lost their jobs, the Steel’s grounds stood closed off to the general public, and residents felt uncertain about the future of their city. Eventually, plans for the creation of a casino circulated and furthered the anxieties of…