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🚔 ❄ Residence Retargeted, Lighter Snow, Higher Tolls, Proposals Dropped, New Main Street Attractions

Issue #047- January 5th, 2024

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Bethlehem Local Buzz
05 Jan

In this issue of Bethlehem Local Buzz


â„ïžđŸŒĄïž Lehigh Valley's Weekend Snow Forecast Adjusted: Lower Totals Expected
🚓🏠 Bethlehem Community on Alert After Second Shooting at Same Residence
 đŸš—đŸ’ž Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls Rise Again: 5% Increase Starting Sunday
đŸ—ïžđŸš« Bethlehem's HARB Turns Down Proposals for Walnut Street Garage Redevelopment
đŸ„đŸŒż Historic Bethlehem Welcomes Le Macaron and Nurse Wellness Hemp Dispensary to Main Street
🎭 This Week’s Events, Daily Quotes, Trivia, and More!

“Snow provokes responses that reach right back to childhood.”

- Andy Goldsworthy

Lehigh Valley’s Weekend Snow Forecast Adjusted: Lower Totals Expected ❄

A snowstorm is set to hit the Lehigh Valley this weekend, with initial forecasts of 3-6 inches of snowfall now adjusted to lower totals of 1 to 6 inches. The storm, moving from the Gulf Coast northeastward, is expected to bring a mix of snow, rain, and sleet, particularly affecting the I-78 corridor and the Lehigh Valley. Residents should prepare for changing conditions and potential travel disruptions.

BETHLEHEM TRIVIA QUESTION: 

In 1762, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, achieved a significant milestone in American history. What was this notable achievement? 

A) Bethlehem was the site of the first public library in America.

B) Bethlehem constructed the first waterworks in America to pump water for public use.

C) Bethlehem was the first American city to be lit by electric streetlights.

D) Bethlehem hosted the first meeting of the Continental Congress during the American Revolutionary War.

(ANSWER AT BOTTOM OF NEWSLETTER)

Bethlehem Community on Alert After Second Shooting at Same Residence

Credit: Bethlehem Police Department (FB)

Bethlehem Police are investigating two separate gunfire incidents targeting the same home on Center Street near East Greenwich Street within two weeks. The latest shooting occurred early Thursday morning, with shell casings and property damage reported. The suspected target of the shootings has not cooperated with the investigation, and police are calling for public assistance in providing surveillance footage.

PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE TOLLS RISE AGAIN: 5% INCREASE STARTING SUNDAY

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has announced a 5% toll increase effective January 7. This increase, part of a long-term plan with annual hikes projected through 2050, aims to meet funding obligations for state transit systems. The hike affects both E-ZPass and Toll By Plate users, with the commission stating that the turnpike's rates remain below the national average.

BETHLEHEM’S HARB TURNS DOWN PROPOSALS FOR WALNUT STREET GARAGE REDEVELOPMENT

The Bethlehem Historical Architectural Review Board has turned down two proposals for a new Walnut Street parking facility, both of which envisioned a taller structure than the existing garage. The proposals faced criticism for their potential impact on the neighborhood's aesthetics and the reduction in parking spaces. Despite the rejection, the Bethlehem Parking Authority plans to continue pursuing the project.

Historic Bethlehem Welcomes Le Macaron and Nurse Wellness Hemp Dispensary to Main Street

Credit: Le Macaron (FB)

Credit: Nurse Wellness (FB)

Two new businesses, Le Macaron and Nurse Wellness Hemp Dispensary, are set to open on Main Street in Historic Downtown Bethlehem next month. Le Macaron (521 Main Street) will offer French pastries and delicacies, while Nurse Wellness (523 Main Street) will be a CBD retail store focusing on health and wellness products. These openings are part of a recent renovation by Iconic Real Estate, adding to the area's commercial and residential appeal.

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The Answer to “Did You Know” Trivia: 

B) Bethlehem constructed the first waterworks in America to pump water for public use

The Old Waterworks in Bethlehem, often referred to as the 1762 Waterworks, holds the distinction of being the earliest pump-driven public water system in present-day United States. Situated in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania's Colonial Industrial Quarter, nestled between Main Street and Monocacy Creek, this pumphouse is home to both original and replicated machinery. It gained recognition as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and an American Water Landmark in 1971, followed by its designation as a National Historic Landmark in 1981.

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