A Look Back at Bethlehem’s 1942 Flood

Posted On April 22, 2026 By lvwithlove In Blog /  

Thanks to Scott Korin for sharing these striking photos from the May 23, 1942 flood in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

As The New York Times reported on May 24, 1942, torrential rains triggered destructive flash floods across eastern and central Pennsylvania, killing at least 20 people, leaving 25 missing, and forcing Bethlehem Steel’s massive plant in Bethlehem to shut down because of high water, a major disruption during World War II.

The article also reported that some 5,000 people were left homeless across the region, underscoring just how devastating the flood was both locally and statewide.

Bethlehem 1942 Flood. Shared by Scott Korin

 

Bethlehem 1942 Flood. Shared by Scott Korin

 

Bethlehem 1942 Flood. Shared by Scott Korin

 

Bethlehem 1942 Flood. Shared by Scott Korin

 

Bethlehem 1942 Flood. Shared by Scott Korin

 

Bethlehem 1942 Flood. Shared by Scott Korin

 

Bethlehem 1942 Flood. Shared by Scott Korin

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Live on the Greenway Returns to Bethlehem’s SouthSide for Summer 2026

Posted On April 15, 2026 By lvwithlove In Blog, Community News /  

Bethlehem’s SouthSide is bringing back free live music this summer with the return of Live on the Greenway, a Sunday concert series at Harmony Pavilion on the Bethlehem Greenway. Presented by the SouthSide Arts District, the series runs from 1 to 3 p.m. on May 24, May 31, June 7, and June 14, 2026, with performances by Joyous, The Billy Bauer Band, Starting Tomorrow, and Herencia Jibara.

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Amusing Ourselves to Death brings end-times sketch comedy to SteelStacks

Posted On April 13, 2026 By lvwithlove In Blog, Community News /  1

We sat down with the creators of Amusing Ourselves to Death: Sketch Comedy for the End Times, a new live sketch comedy show coming to SteelStacks on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Bethlehem Visitor Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.

Created by Christy Devlin, Justin Passino, and Jiah Peck, the show promises a fast, funny slide through pop culture obsession, cursed technology, social anxiety, and what its creators describe as “the healing power of brunch.” The night also features live music from Matt Asti, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show beginning at 7:30 p.m.

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Dear Anna Releases New “Dancing” Music Video Filmed at CAKO Studios in a Historic Pen Argyl Church

Posted On April 10, 2026 By lvwithlove In Blog, Community News /  

Bethlehem pop-rock favorites Dear Anna are back with a new music video for “Dancing,” the band’s third single tied to an upcoming EP they are building out in real time. According to frontman Lorenzo Bubba, the plan is to keep releasing new songs and videos every 6–8 weeks, then cap the run with a final two-song drop in late summer or early fall.

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Enter to Win Kids Activity Passes at Historic Bethlehem’s Community Heritage Day

Posted On April 10, 2026 By lvwithlove In Community News /  

Families looking for a fun and affordable day out can mark their calendars for Historic Bethlehem’s Community Heritage Day on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colonial Industrial Quarter in Bethlehem. Admission is free, and the event brings 18th-century Bethlehem to life with hands-on activities, artisan demonstrations, food, music, and open houses throughout the historic site.

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Godfrey Daniels Spring 2026 Preview | Live Music in Bethlehem

Posted On April 7, 2026 By lvwithlove In Blog, Community News /  

Godfrey Daniels is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season with a packed spring schedule of live music in Bethlehem, featuring a wide-ranging mix of folk, Americana, jazz, blues, bluegrass, tribute shows, and special events from April through June. The SouthSide venue at 7 E. Fourth Street continues its long tradition as The Lehigh Valley’s Original Live Music Listening Room, offering audiences an intimate BYOB setting and a close-up concert experience that has defined the room since 1976.

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