By Michelle Pittman
When it comes to dining in and around Bethlehem, there is no shortage of options. From hip downtown fare to unique, off-the-beaten-path destinations, there’s something for every palate and price range.
Month: February 2010
By Jason Hedrington
For those in the know, Bethlehem’s South Side is not just a great place to see an art show or get a bite to eat – it’s a true community made up of a cast of characters and a shared history that’s hard to absorb after just one visit. But if you’re interested in how the residents of South Side spend their days, and learning more about their unique talents, we recommend stopping by these establishments. These select proprietors are not only great at their day jobs, they help make Bethlehem a unique place to live, work, and relax – all while writing the next chapter of the city’s history.
By Spike Rogan, Michelle Pittman, and Louis Capwell
Every summer, the pride of eastern Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Eagles, migrate north to make Bethlehem their home for three weeks. An annual tradition since 1996, training camp attracts fans each year to the Lehigh University Mountaintop Campus.
By Michelle Pittman
Moravian College is America’s sixth-oldest college, tracing its origins to a girls’ school founded in the spring of 1742 by followers of John Amos Comenius, the 17th century Moravian bishop whose humanistic ideals helped shape the modern educational system.
By Michelle Pittman
Lehigh University is one of the nation’s most selective private research universities. Founded in 1865 by Asa Packer, a leading 19th century entrepreneur, philanthropist, and industrial pioneer who built the Lehigh Valley Railroad, Lehigh University remains rich in tradition and steeped in this industrial spirit.
Garages, streets, parallel and diagonal… and even free!
We are here… where are you?
Whether you’re new in town, just visiting or you’ve managed to lose your phone book, the following numbers can put you in touch with the people that solve all of life’s little emergencies. For reporting crimes, questioning a traffic ticket or finding out the hours of the local pool, let your fingers do the dialing.
Welcome to the debut edition of laini’s little pocket guide to Bethlehem.
Interested in a sneak peak at the pocket guide to Bethlehem… here it is!