The preservation of native plants in Bethlehem
Located in a city known for its role in the production of steel, Bethlehem Backyards for Wildlife has greener priorities…
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Musikfest Rocks its 40th Anniversary
For the past 40 years, Paul Fistner has volunteered at Bethlehem’s annual Musikfest festival. The former Bethlehem Steel worker said…
Increasing accessibility across the Lehigh Valley
In an area known for its mountainous terrain, it’s easy for the concept of accessibility to get lost among the…
Community Voices: Here are some solutions to the homeless and housing crisis
Marc Rittle is the executive director of New Bethany, a South Side organization offering support to people experiencing hunger, poverty…
South Bethlehem celebrates Hispanic heritage
Sept. 15 is especially significant in South Bethlehem as it marks the commencement of National Hispanic Heritage Month – in…
Stroll Around the Neighborhood: Self-care in the sun
The Brown and White took a stroll around the neighborhood and spoke to community members about what they are looking…
Past, present and future: Locals reflect on South Bethlehem’s developmental changes
South Bethlehem is changing. Visible differences include the addition of new businesses and apartments and the historical restoration of old…
Q&A: Lifelong local appointed as next Bethlehem superintendent
The Bethlehem Area School District’s Board of Directors announced in a press release on March 27 its intentions to appoint…
The SouthSide Ambassadors: Bethlehem’s frontline environmentalists
On any given day, a Bethlehem community member may see SouthSide Ambassadors Marty Byrnes, Monea Cooper, Mark Schroettner, Carl Yazid-Bomani…
Community Voices: Theater on our side of the river
Mary Wright is an ensemble member, education director and the Festival UnBound coordinator at Touchstone Theatre. She moved to Bethlehem…