Take a Tour in Historic Bethlehem During Holidays

Walking tours by candlelight, horse-drawn carriage rides or a night ride to the Bethlehem Star among the attractions available in the Christmas City during the season.

  Historic Bethlehem welcomes in the 2012 holiday season with tours, events, and museum experiences that capture the spirit of Bethlehem's first Christmas in 1741 and today. Programming begins today and lasts through December 31. This will be the first holiday season in the Christmas City since much of the historic area was designated a National Historic Landmark District. The special holiday season offerings available include: A Christmas City Stroll – Discover Christmas City on a candlelit walking tour that explains the famous candle-in-every-window and sheds light on the beloved Bethlehem Star. Rise & Fall of Bethlehem Steel: Holiday version – Learn how blast furnaces worked and why men needed a brass check to enter the gates on this …

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Help Charities by Shopping Downtown Feb. 17-19

Bethlehem's "Shop for a Cause" event runs from Feb. 17-19

"Shop for a Cause" will be held in two areas -  Bethlehem's historic downtown shopping district and the southside shopping and arts district from Friday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 19. Here's how it works: Close to 30 businesses are participating. "Shop for a Cause" is organized by the Downtown Bethlehem Association.

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Guide to Black Friday Shopping Hours

Thursday is the new Black.

Like it or not, Black Friday actually starts on Thanksgiving night with several big box stores opening after the leftovers have been neatly sealed in the refrigerator. So, here’s an at-a-glance guide to Black Friday shopping hours. If you don’t see your favorite shop, add it in the comments section. Remember the little guy. Do you know a local small business with special holiday hours? Tell us in comments.   Aardvark Sports Shop: 9 a.m. (Bethlehem) The Attic: 11 a.m. (Bethlehem) Bethlehem Visitor Center: 10 a.m. Cigars International: 9:30 a.m. (Bethlehem) Dan's Camera City: 9 a.m. (South Whitehall) Donegal Square: 10 a.m. (Bethlehem) The Gem Shop: 10 a.m. (Bethlehem) Girlfriends Boutique: 10 a.m. (Bethlehem) Hand Cut Crystal: 10 a.m. (…

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Bethlehem's Colonial Quarter Floods Again

The Monocacy Creek has overtopped its banks in Bethlehem for the second time in two weeks

The rain just keeps coming and the Monocacy Creek has once again flooded Bethlehem's Colonial Industrial Quarter. Also, part of Santee Road near Freedom High School in Bethlehem Township is closed because of flooding, according to this Express-Times report. PennDOT says Green Pond Road between Farmersville Road and South Country Club Road in Bethlehem Township due to flooding from this week's heavy rain. The National Weather Service has extended its flood warning for small streams throughout Northampton County until 6:15 p.m. Wednesday. The forecast for Bethlehem includes a chance of showers and thunderstorms every day until Monday. Bethlehem Councilwoman Karen Dolan is asking city officials what can be done to alleviate flooding of …

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Hurricane Irene

Photos: Monocacy Creek Flooding

The Monocacy Creek has topped its banks in Bethlehem following Hurricane Irene

The Monocacy Creek overtopped its banks, flooding Bethlehem's historic Colonial Industrial quarter on Sunday. Water spilled over roads, railroad tracks and even a few cars.

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