General Zapata’s pays homage to childhood with tacos
A roughly 10-by-30-foot restaurant wrapped in bright orange walls and worn wooden floors sits on Bethlehem’s East Fourth Street. The…
Browsing: South side
Community center planned for Southside
City staff have begun collecting input from residents about what they want to see from a community center in South…
Local musicians find a communal sound in local venues
According to the National Endowment for the Arts, arts and culture contributed $876.7 billion, or 4.2%, to the national Gross…
Piloting smiles through Lunch Bunch
Lehigh’s Community Service Office (CSO) was established in the fall of 1996 for one purpose: to foster a sense of…
Rise Above Hair Studio: A salon for everyone
The moment the front doors of Rise Above Hair Studio swing open, it’s hard not to notice the art located…
Curated pedagogy dissolves language differences
According to the 2022 census, 11.8% of families in Pennsylvania spoke a language other than English at home. In Bethlehem…
Urban Arts Trail builds Southside’s culture
A painted piano, vibrant murals and blue heron statues made out of gardening tools are all art installations adorning the…
Student housing drives up Bethlehem’s rent prices
As renting becomes more expensive nationwide, Bethlehem is faced with an affordable housing crisis that affects residents and Lehigh students. …
Rite Aid closure impacts pharmacy access
The Rite Aid at 104 E. Third St. in South Bethlehem closed on Jan. 10, leaving Southside residents and Lehigh…
Local medical organization brings the doctor’s office on the road
Every Wednesday morning at 7:45 a.m., 15 healthcare providers and coordinators gather for their weekly meeting, mapping out the schedule…