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🏆🚂🎒 LVHN's Excellence, Fountain Hill's Big Plan, ArtsQuest's Inclusivity, and NYC Rail Progress

Issue #030 - December 6th, 2023

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Bethlehem Local Buzz
06 Dec

In this issue of Bethlehem Local Buzz…

🎄🛷 A Week of Holiday Events in the Bethlehem Area
🍼🏆 Three LVHN Hospitals Earn 'High Performing' Ratings in Maternity Care
🏗️🎒 A New Era for Fountain Hill Elementary: Bethlehem Board Reviews $62 Million Plan
❤️👨🏽‍🦼 Enhancing Accessibility: ArtsQuest's Major Step Towards Inclusive Arts
🚂🛤 Poconos to NYC Rail Service Closer to Reality with Federal Aid
☁️ Bethlehem Area Weather

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“There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”

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A Week of Holiday Events in Bethlehem Area…

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Lehigh Valley Health Network Hospitals Excel in National Maternity Care Rankings

In the U.S. News & World Report's annual survey of maternity care hospitals, three Lehigh Valley Health Network hospitals were rated as "High Performing," reflecting their excellence in various aspects of maternity care. LVHN-Pocono received an additional recognition for serving under-resourced communities. The survey, which included 680 hospitals nationwide, evaluated factors like C-section and newborn complication rates, with Pennsylvania hospitals showing strong performance and ranking it the state with the second-highest number of top-rated maternity care hospitals

A New Era for Fountain Hill Elementary: Bethlehem Board Reviews $62 Million Plan

The Bethlehem Area School Board is overseeing the development of a new Fountain Hill Elementary School, designed to replace the outdated current building. The $62 million project, designed by Alloy5, will feature a larger, more modern structure to accommodate students from pre-K to fifth grade. The project faces challenges due to the site's elevation but promises a significant upgrade in facilities and accessibility.

Enhancing Accessibility: ArtsQuests Major Step Towards Inclusive Arts

ArtsQuest, a key cultural organization in Bethlehem, has been awarded an $82,000 grant to improve accessibility in its arts and cultural programs. This funding will allow the organization to cater to individuals with impairments, ensuring their active participation in ArtsQuest's diverse range of events. The initiative is set to engage thousands of community members, emphasizing equitable access and inclusivity in the arts.

Poconos to NYC Rail Service Closer to Reality with Federal Aid

The proposed passenger train from Scranton to New York City, including stops in the Poconos, has been accepted into a federal program, receiving funding for planning. This marks a significant step in reestablishing direct rail service, with the project now set to undergo detailed planning and engineering phases. The initiative aims to reconnect communities and provide new transportation opportunities.

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