Northside Alive

06/26/2026

WOWWW! What a transformation 👏

A big THANK YOU to the folks at Riverbend Community Church who organized volunteers to come spruce up Friendship Park today.

➡️Swipe to see the before & after photos!

06/24/2026

Have you seen the new mural on Linden Street?

The Wicked Botanist is bringing a powerful new mural to the block this summer. This eye catching design softens the streetscape and is the perfect fit for our favorite local plant shop.

We can’t wait to see the finished product! 🎨

📍267 E Broad St, Bethlehem PA
👉 The Wicked Botanist

06/17/2026

Join the City of Bethlehem from 6-8pm TOMORROW June 18th to discuss improvement ideas, the draft bicycle network, and projects on Broad Street and Stefko Boulevard!

👉Location: Northampton Community College Southside Fowler Center Room 605

Follow the project webpage here: https://webuild.bethlehem-pa.gov/.../pro.../complete-streets

06/15/2026

Welcome to the Northside Aybenditocafe 🎉

Let’s give a warm welcome to our new neighbors at Ay Bendito Cafe. The cafe features a large menu filled with sandwiches, 100% Puerto Rican coffee, fresh juice, and plenty of sweet and savory treats!

📍310 E Goepp Street
🕖Opens at 7AM (Closed Tuesdays)

Congratulations on your grand opening! 🍾

06/12/2026

Join us tomorrow morning, Saturday, June 13th at 10:00am for FREE community yoga at Friendship Park. This is part of a FREE summer series for our Bethlehem community provided by The Yoga Loft.

If you plan to join us we ask that you bring your own mat (or towel), water and dress for the weather!

*Friendship Park does have a water fountain/bottle filler station available!*

Thrilled to offer this free outdoor yoga series for the 4th year in a row - in collaboration with and 🌞

And this year we are also expanding to the newly renovated Friendship Park! Thank you to the and for this beautiful space to flow in community 🙏.

See you all there - first class is this Sunday!!

06/11/2026

“Public art works best when it reflects the community it represents” 🫶

A new mural is coming! If you live, work, or do business in Bethlehem, your input is welcome.

📍 Coalition for Appropriate Transportation (CAT)
33 W. Walnut St., Suite 100, Bethlehem

🗓 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ 5–6 p.m.
(No registration required. Stop by anytime.)

Hosted by Discover Lehigh Valley in collaboration with ArtsQuest Arts in Education partnership through Pennsylvania Creative Industries.

What should Bethlehem's America250 story look like?

On Tuesday, June 16, community members and local businesses are invited to preview and provide feedback on a proposed mural commemorating Bethlehem and America's 250th anniversary.

The mural is planned for Broad Street, and this input session is an opportunity to meet artist Kyle Edwards, view the draft design, and share your thoughts before the project moves forward.

📍 Coalition for Appropriate Transportation (CAT)
33 W. Walnut St., Suite 100, Bethlehem

🗓 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ 5–6 p.m.
(No registration required. Stop by anytime.)

Hosted by Discover Lehigh Valley in collaboration with ArtsQuest Arts in Education partnership through Pennsylvania Creative Industries.

Public art works best when it reflects the community it represents. If you live, work, or do business in Bethlehem, your input is welcome.

06/10/2026

Due to the threat of thunderstorms Thursday evening, the movie night at Elmwood Park has been rescheduled to June 30th.

06/10/2026

Save the NEW Date: Tuesday, June 30th!

Due to the threat of thunderstorms Thursday evening, the movie night at Elmwood Park has been rescheduled to June 30th.