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Friday, October 19, 2012

Lehigh Valley Gains National Historic Landmark

Tourism is expected to get a boost from the new National Historic Landmark designation for Bethlehem's Moravian district

Historic Moravian Bethlehem was officially designated as a National Historic Landmark District by U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar this week. The new designation provides an even higher level of visibility to the city’s historic downtown, meaning greater access to grant funds and, officials say, more tourism. “I’m floating,” said an ecstatic Charlene Donchez Mowers, president of the nonprofit Historic Bethlehem Partnership, which tends to the key contributing buildings in the new national landmark district. “This is so important to the city of Bethlehem,” said Donchez Mowers, who has been working at obtaining this designation for about 10 years. In May, she gave a presentation to the National Park System Advisory Board Landmarks …

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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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10:48 am on Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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