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5-day Harvest Daze & Nights coming to Bethlehem following cancellation of longtime festival
Bethlehem’s Harvest Festival is canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. But for those still wanting to enjoy all things autumn, there’s...
Bethlehem named one of the most magical Christmas towns by ‘O, The Oprah Magazine’
Bethlehem is being named one of 28 places worldwide to become immersed in the holiday spirit, according to “O, The Oprah Magazine." Read Full...
Drawing on Grandma’s Lessons
For three months, Christmas City Spirits stopped production of drinkable alcohol and made “Corona Bullet” hand sanitizer, and donated 800 gallons....
Voices from the Front Lines
Essential workers risk their lives as we are shuttered at home, so Marketplace has chosen three to recognize—along with one restaurant forging its...
Business helping Bethlehem Restaurants
PostNet Bethlehem offers to print 100 free take-out menus for restaurants in Bethlehem in response to the coronavirus. FULL ARTICLE
Bethlehem Chamber Launches New Grant Initiative for Local Small Businesses
The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce aids local small businesses amid COVID-19 with Small Business Hardship Fund FULL ARTICLE
‘Lifeblood of our community’: Amid coronavirus crisis, Bethlehem Chamber lists ways to help
Amid coronavirus crisis the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce shares ways to help family-owned businesses. FULL ARTICLE
Bethlehem to Expand Outdoor Dining
Bethlehem will expand outdoor dining areas to make up for restrictions on indoor dining FULL ARTICLE
Bethlehem, chamber survey members on Covid-19 impact
The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce surveys businesses regarding the impact of Covid-19 FULL ARTICLE
Bethlehem Health Bureau to educate and reinforce coronavirus safety at city businesses
Bethlehem Health Bureau to educate and reinforce coronavirus safety at city businesses. FULL ARTICLE
Downtown Bethlehem Association supports local businesses, community
Downtown Bethlehem Association Members to assist in community support efforts. FULL ARTICLE
Hidden elves in the ‘Christmas City’ for St. Patrick’s Day?
Elves are hiding out in Historic Bethlehem Shops for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. FULL ARTICLE
Microdistillery, Tavern Eatery Coming to Historic Sun Inn
A microdistillery and new restaurant are coming to Bethlehem's Sun Inn, in a venture organizers say will respect the site's storied past. A group of...
Top 10 Restaurants in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, a city of 75,000 people in eastern Pennsylvania, is perhaps best known for its industrial history, as the former home of Bethlehem Steel....
“Bethlehem a Top 10 Town to Visit in Fall” – Morning Call
Bethlehem, or more specifically the entire Lehigh Valley region, has made Huffington Post's list of "10 Most Beautiful U.S. Towns to Visit in the...
“10 Most Beautiful US Towns To Visit In The Fall” – Huffington Post
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Bethlehem is located in Lehigh Valley near the Poconos. It’s a city filled with museums, restaurants, antique shops and...
Bethlehem Advances In Bid To Become World Heritage Site
Bethlehem has vaulted toward the top of the list of places the United States hopes to see enshrined as a World Heritage Site. The city's original...
Bethlehem and Strasburg named among best Christmas towns in U.S.
There’s something about celebrating Christmas in Pennsylvania that just feels right, and it seems even folks outside the Keystone State recognize...
German-style Shopping at Christmas City Village in Downtown Bethlehem
There’s another German-style shopping experience in Bethlehem in addition to Christkindlmarkt — this one downtown.. Christmas City Village is...

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3 Things to Do in Historic Bethlehem this Spring
Fed up with this miserable weather? Yearning for sunny skies and flower blossoms? While the weather can’t seem to make up its mind, here are 3 fun things to do in Historic Bethlehem that will...
6 Vendors You Do Not Want to Miss at Bethlehem Vegfest
You do not want to miss the tasty food and treats at this year's VegFest! Sandwiches, burgers, chimichangas, frozen banana sundaes, pastries, and more at VegFest taking place on July 14th from 11 am...
100 Concerts with The Bach Choir of Bethlehem
Since 1898, The Bach Choir of Bethlehem has been a vital and dynamic part of the city’s – and the region’s – cultural landscape. The annual Bethlehem Bach Festival is the heart of the season but the...
2018 Places to Go and People to Meet in Downtown Bethlehem
Looking for a date night out? You should check out Bethlehem – no, it’s not just the Christmas City or the place where Jesus was born. It’s a bustling town with over 65,000 residents, where you can...
Add a Twist to Your Next Company Retreat
Escape rooms are a new form of live, interactive entertainment that has been taking the whole world by storm. These games challenge teams of 2-10 players to “escape” a thematic room within 60...
Bach in Bethlehem
Some Lehigh Valley residents may not know J.S. Bach’s music was performed for the very first time in this country in Bethlehem at Central Moravian Church, starting with the Mass in B Minor in 1900...
Bethlehem – Pa Celtic Cultural Hub
Even though Pennsylvania is considered an enclave of Moravian and PA Dutch heritage - the first settlers to the Lehigh Valley and Bethlehem, in particular, were Scots Irish. That first wave of...
Bethlehem PRIDE
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The Stonewall riots were...
Bethlehem’s Hidden Gem: The D&L Canal Towpath Trail at Sand Island
If you have lived in Bethlehem or the Lehigh Valley for any amount of time, odds are you are familiar with Sand Island and the Canal Towpath near the Lehigh River. It may have been for a leisurely...
Blend the Old and New at Musselman Jewelers, the Oldest in Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a historical city. It was already historical even 150 years ago! There are many city blocks, especially near the Moravian Central Church at Main and Church streets, where there’s more...
Enjoy Mother’s Day Weekend in Downtown Bethlehem
As Spring finally arrives in Bethlehem, so does a very special day of the year: Mother’s Day! There are plenty of ways to show your mom your appreciation for the countless meals, support, and love...
Hotel Bethlehem & Bethlehem Steel
Historic Hotel Bethlehem and Bethlehem Steel were intertwined since the inception of the hotel in 1921 until Bethlehem Steel’s waning days in 1999 as the number two steelmaker in the US. Hotel...
Is Cupping Therapy Your Cup of Tea?
by Sam Reichgott, LMT If you already know about cupping therapy, you don’t need me to conjure images of Michael Phelps at the Rio 2016 Olympics, covered with purple dots. But if you’re new to...
Plan Your 2018 in Downtown Bethlehem
By Lauren Bertucci When the town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania comes to mind it is generally associated with the Holiday season. Considering we are “The Christmas City,” this does not come as a bug...
Powerful Women: A Bethlehem Tradition
Throughout the month of March, the achievements of women are recognized nationwide. This celebration is of great importance to the Downtown Bethlehem area, since influential women formed the roots...
Time to Visit Main Street Again
Many great things are happening in Historic Downtown Bethlehem. One of the most important is that by late fall, all of the long term vacant storefronts will be filled. This boom started with...
The Early Moravian Marriage Lot System
In the early 1700s, within the Moravian community, the choosing of a wife or husband was done by casting Lots – a draw of chance to leave the decision up to God, who was held as infallible. In this...
The Visitor’s Guide to Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Bethlehem
Bethlehem is the Christmas City, but on St. Patrick's Day we "go green" with fun activities for everyone! Get downtown March 14th - March 17th to celebrate (whether you are Irish or not). On March...
Try out This New Trend, That is Not Your Average Outing!
Escape rooms originated as computer games, where players would work their way through a maze of clues and riddles in a quest for freedom. Over the last 10 years, the experience has become live....
Visit Bethlehem – We Got It!
As a lifetime Bethlehem resident and owner of local business Caroltalks, I know that small businesses are essential elements to any thriving town. That is why my team and I work with our clients to...
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74 W. Broad Street, Suite 240
Bethlehem, PA 18018
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610-739-1775
