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About this publication: 2015-2016 COMMUNITY GUIDE
The Morning Call’s Community
Bethlehem is August 7, 2015
Guide, published each year in August, one of the many Have a great
is intended to cover the wide range communities in time every Friday
of services, resources, activities and the Lehigh Valley night in the
organizations in our community. While experiencing a summer at the
the Special Sections Team has made renaissance. It Valley Preferred
every effort to include appropriate list- got its name on Cycling Center
ings and ensure they are accurate, Christmas Eve in Trexlertown.
we extend our apologies in the event in 1741. Find See more local
something was omitted or is incorrect. out more in our ‘Sports’ on
‘Welcome’ sec- Page 50.
The Community Guide covers pre- tion on Page 8.
dominantly Lehigh and Northampton DONNA FISHER/
counties. In some cases we have EMILY HIRSCH/SPECIAL THE MORNING CALL
extended coverage to areas outside TO THE MORNING CALL
of those counties because of reader
interest. Be sure to check themorning- SARAH EVANS/THE MORNING CALL WELCOME ■ French .................................. 25 EDUCATION
call.com for the online, searchable ■ Fusion................................... 25
Community Guide database. A view of Hamilton Street looking east ■ Government............................ 6 ■ Greek.................................... 25 ■ Colleges, Universities............ 46
toward Seventh Street in Allentown. ■ By the Numbers.................. 7, 8 ■ Hotel Restaurants ................. 25 ■ Educational Organizations..... 46
Things change fast in the Read more on the Lehigh Valley’s urban ■ Lodging .................................. 9 ■ Hungarian............................. 25 ■ Libraries ............................... 46
Lehigh Valley. Please help us development on Page 12. ■ Media ................................... 10 ■ Ice Cream, Yogurt Shops ...... 25 ■ Parochial, Private Schools..... 46
keep this guide up-to-date. ■ Shopping Malls..................... 10 ■ Indian ................................... 26 ■ Public, Charter Schools.......... 48
Email additions or corrections DONNA FISHER/THE MORNING CALL ■ Trash Hauling, Recycling ...... 10 ■ Irish ...................................... 26 ■ Trade, Specialty Schools .........49
to specialsections@mcall.com ■ Utilities ................................. 11 ■ Italian ................................... 26
Students from Monroe Career and ■ Elected Officials.................... 11 ■ Japanese and Sushi.............. 26 SPORTS
Research and editorial Technical Institute diagnose problems ■ Latino ................................... 27
assistant: David Gaskill during The Greater Lehigh Valley Auto SPECIAL FEATURE ■ Mexican, Tex-Mex ................ 27 ■ Baseball ............................... 50
Dealers Association’s competition at ■ Microbreweries..................... 27 ■ Basketball ............................ 50
On the cover: The Lehigh Valley’s Northampton Community College. See ■ Valley Renaissance ............... 12 ■ Middle Eastern...................... 27 ■ Bike Racing, Riding .............. 50
vibrant diversity is one of the things that the ‘Education’ section starting on ■ Pennsylvania Dutch .............. 27 ■ Bowling ................................ 50
makes it so special. Not only is there a Page 46 for more school listings. ANTIQUES, FARMERS ■ Pizza..................................... 28 ■ Equestrian ............................ 50
great variety of cultures living together, MARKETS, FLEA ■ Seafood ................................ 29 ■ Football ................................ 50
but there’s also a myriad of museums, MARKETS ......................... 13 ■ Spanish ................................ 29 ■ Golf ...................................... 50
theaters, sports venues and other excit- SERVICES ■ Tea Rooms ........................... 29 ■ Gymnastics........................... 51
ing activities to keep residents enter- ■ Thai ...................................... 29 ■ Hockey ................................. 51
tained, informed and active.Take in a ■ Auto, Driving Information...... 14 ■ Vietnamese........................... 29 ■ Paintball ............................... 51
festival or enjoy the peaceful serenity ■ Banking................................ 14 ■ Rugby................................... 51
of one of the Valley’s parks and you ■ Business Organizations ........ 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ■ Skating, Skateboarding ........ 51
know you’re part of a community that is ■ Health Care .......................... 16 ■ Skiing, Snowboarding........... 51
alive and looking toward the future. Just ■ Licenses............................... 16 ■ Arts Organizations and ■ Speedways........................... 51
take a look at the different communi- ■ Senior Services .................... 16 Production.................................30 ■ Swimming ............................ 52
ties — the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem ■ Transportation ..................... 18 ■ Wrestling.............................. 52
and Easton are only part of the story as ■ Attractions............................ 30 ■ Youth Associations ............... 52
they redevelop and change with the DINING OUT ■ Fairs and Festivals................ 30
times. Smaller communities including ■ Movie Theaters..................... 32 REAL ESTATE
Catasaqua, Hellertown and Emmaus ■ American .............................. 19 ■ Museums and History........... 32
are looking to the future, too, as the ■ Bars, Lounges, Pubs and ■ Music and Nightlife............... 33 ■ Housing Help ........................ 55
Lehigh Valley renaissance continues ■ Parades ................................ 33 ■ The Housing Market, by
to build and attract visitors and new Taverns ................................ 20 ■ Performing Arts .................... 33
residents. ■ Brazilian ............................... 21 ■ Tours.................................... 34 School District ...................... 55
Cover photos, top row from left: ■ Burgers, Dogs, Ribs and ■ Visual Arts ............................ 35
Downtown Allentown by Harry Fisher/ COMMUNITY
The Morning Call, SteelStacks by Sandwiches.......................... 21 RECREATION
Sarah Evans/The Morning Call, ■ Cafés .................................... 22 ■ Adult Day Services................ 58
Downtown Easton, a Morning Call file ■ Casual .................................. 22 ■ Amusement Parks ................ 38 ■ Community, Service
photo; bottom row from left: Main ■ Chinese ................................ 23 ■ Biking Trails ......................... 38
Street Bethlehem by Sarah Evans/ ■ Delis ..................................... 24 ■ Billiards ................................ 38 Organizations ....................... 58
The Morning Call, Hellertown by Tina ■ Diners................................... 24 ■ Boating................................. 38 ■ Day Care, Nursery Schools ... 58
Oravetz/The Morning Call, Main Street ■ Filipino.................................. 25 ■ Camping............................... 39 ■ Religious Denominations....... 60
Northampton by Sarah Evans/The ■ Dancing................................ 39 ■ Senior Centers ....................... 60
Morning Call, and 19th Street Allentown MORNING CALL FILE PHOTO ■ Disc Golf............................... 40 ■ Support Groups..................... 61
by Sarah Evans/The Morning Call; ■ Fishing ................................. 40 ■ Youth Organizations.............. 64
background: Solomiya Trylovska/ Cub Scouts from the Minsi Trails Council work on stamping leather crafts. Find other ■ Health Clubs......................... 40
Shutterstock. youth organizations in ‘Community’ starting on Page 58. ■ Hiking................................... 41 PATRICK O’DONNELL/THE MORNING CALL
■ Horseback Riding ................. 41
Jim Feher ■ Hunting ................................ 41 Visit America On Wheels in Allentown
Vice President of Advertising ■ Mini Golf............................... 42 to learn about transportation history
■ Natural Areas ....................... 42 in the Lehigh Valley. See what else
james.feher@mcall.com ■ Parks.................................... 42 the Valley has to offer in ‘Arts and
Omar Zucco ■ Rafting.................................. 44 Entertainment’ starting on Page 30.
■ Recreational Organizations .....44
Director, Retail/National Sales ■ Scuba Diving ........................ 44
ozucco@mcall.com
Special Sections Team
specialsections@mcall.com
FOR ADVERTISING, call 610-820-6633.
FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS, call 610-820-6601.
This special section is produced by the
advertising department of The Morning Call.
About this publication: 2015-2016 COMMUNITY GUIDE
The Morning Call’s Community
Bethlehem is August 7, 2015
Guide, published each year in August, one of the many Have a great
is intended to cover the wide range communities in time every Friday
of services, resources, activities and the Lehigh Valley night in the
organizations in our community. While experiencing a summer at the
the Special Sections Team has made renaissance. It Valley Preferred
every effort to include appropriate list- got its name on Cycling Center
ings and ensure they are accurate, Christmas Eve in Trexlertown.
we extend our apologies in the event in 1741. Find See more local
something was omitted or is incorrect. out more in our ‘Sports’ on
‘Welcome’ sec- Page 50.
The Community Guide covers pre- tion on Page 8.
dominantly Lehigh and Northampton DONNA FISHER/
counties. In some cases we have EMILY HIRSCH/SPECIAL THE MORNING CALL
extended coverage to areas outside TO THE MORNING CALL
of those counties because of reader
interest. Be sure to check themorning- SARAH EVANS/THE MORNING CALL WELCOME ■ French .................................. 25 EDUCATION
call.com for the online, searchable ■ Fusion................................... 25
Community Guide database. A view of Hamilton Street looking east ■ Government............................ 6 ■ Greek.................................... 25 ■ Colleges, Universities............ 46
toward Seventh Street in Allentown. ■ By the Numbers.................. 7, 8 ■ Hotel Restaurants ................. 25 ■ Educational Organizations..... 46
Things change fast in the Read more on the Lehigh Valley’s urban ■ Lodging .................................. 9 ■ Hungarian............................. 25 ■ Libraries ............................... 46
Lehigh Valley. Please help us development on Page 12. ■ Media ................................... 10 ■ Ice Cream, Yogurt Shops ...... 25 ■ Parochial, Private Schools..... 46
keep this guide up-to-date. ■ Shopping Malls..................... 10 ■ Indian ................................... 26 ■ Public, Charter Schools.......... 48
Email additions or corrections DONNA FISHER/THE MORNING CALL ■ Trash Hauling, Recycling ...... 10 ■ Irish ...................................... 26 ■ Trade, Specialty Schools .........49
to specialsections@mcall.com ■ Utilities ................................. 11 ■ Italian ................................... 26
Students from Monroe Career and ■ Elected Officials.................... 11 ■ Japanese and Sushi.............. 26 SPORTS
Research and editorial Technical Institute diagnose problems ■ Latino ................................... 27
assistant: David Gaskill during The Greater Lehigh Valley Auto SPECIAL FEATURE ■ Mexican, Tex-Mex ................ 27 ■ Baseball ............................... 50
Dealers Association’s competition at ■ Microbreweries..................... 27 ■ Basketball ............................ 50
On the cover: The Lehigh Valley’s Northampton Community College. See ■ Valley Renaissance ............... 12 ■ Middle Eastern...................... 27 ■ Bike Racing, Riding .............. 50
vibrant diversity is one of the things that the ‘Education’ section starting on ■ Pennsylvania Dutch .............. 27 ■ Bowling ................................ 50
makes it so special. Not only is there a Page 46 for more school listings. ANTIQUES, FARMERS ■ Pizza..................................... 28 ■ Equestrian ............................ 50
great variety of cultures living together, MARKETS, FLEA ■ Seafood ................................ 29 ■ Football ................................ 50
but there’s also a myriad of museums, MARKETS ......................... 13 ■ Spanish ................................ 29 ■ Golf ...................................... 50
theaters, sports venues and other excit- SERVICES ■ Tea Rooms ........................... 29 ■ Gymnastics........................... 51
ing activities to keep residents enter- ■ Thai ...................................... 29 ■ Hockey ................................. 51
tained, informed and active.Take in a ■ Auto, Driving Information...... 14 ■ Vietnamese........................... 29 ■ Paintball ............................... 51
festival or enjoy the peaceful serenity ■ Banking................................ 14 ■ Rugby................................... 51
of one of the Valley’s parks and you ■ Business Organizations ........ 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ■ Skating, Skateboarding ........ 51
know you’re part of a community that is ■ Health Care .......................... 16 ■ Skiing, Snowboarding........... 51
alive and looking toward the future. Just ■ Licenses............................... 16 ■ Arts Organizations and ■ Speedways........................... 51
take a look at the different communi- ■ Senior Services .................... 16 Production.................................30 ■ Swimming ............................ 52
ties — the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem ■ Transportation ..................... 18 ■ Wrestling.............................. 52
and Easton are only part of the story as ■ Attractions............................ 30 ■ Youth Associations ............... 52
they redevelop and change with the DINING OUT ■ Fairs and Festivals................ 30
times. Smaller communities including ■ Movie Theaters..................... 32 REAL ESTATE
Catasaqua, Hellertown and Emmaus ■ American .............................. 19 ■ Museums and History........... 32
are looking to the future, too, as the ■ Bars, Lounges, Pubs and ■ Music and Nightlife............... 33 ■ Housing Help ........................ 55
Lehigh Valley renaissance continues ■ Parades ................................ 33 ■ The Housing Market, by
to build and attract visitors and new Taverns ................................ 20 ■ Performing Arts .................... 33
residents. ■ Brazilian ............................... 21 ■ Tours.................................... 34 School District ...................... 55
Cover photos, top row from left: ■ Burgers, Dogs, Ribs and ■ Visual Arts ............................ 35
Downtown Allentown by Harry Fisher/ COMMUNITY
The Morning Call, SteelStacks by Sandwiches.......................... 21 RECREATION
Sarah Evans/The Morning Call, ■ Cafés .................................... 22 ■ Adult Day Services................ 58
Downtown Easton, a Morning Call file ■ Casual .................................. 22 ■ Amusement Parks ................ 38 ■ Community, Service
photo; bottom row from left: Main ■ Chinese ................................ 23 ■ Biking Trails ......................... 38
Street Bethlehem by Sarah Evans/ ■ Delis ..................................... 24 ■ Billiards ................................ 38 Organizations ....................... 58
The Morning Call, Hellertown by Tina ■ Diners................................... 24 ■ Boating................................. 38 ■ Day Care, Nursery Schools ... 58
Oravetz/The Morning Call, Main Street ■ Filipino.................................. 25 ■ Camping............................... 39 ■ Religious Denominations....... 60
Northampton by Sarah Evans/The ■ Dancing................................ 39 ■ Senior Centers ....................... 60
Morning Call, and 19th Street Allentown MORNING CALL FILE PHOTO ■ Disc Golf............................... 40 ■ Support Groups..................... 61
by Sarah Evans/The Morning Call; ■ Fishing ................................. 40 ■ Youth Organizations.............. 64
background: Solomiya Trylovska/ Cub Scouts from the Minsi Trails Council work on stamping leather crafts. Find other ■ Health Clubs......................... 40
Shutterstock. youth organizations in ‘Community’ starting on Page 58. ■ Hiking................................... 41 PATRICK O’DONNELL/THE MORNING CALL
■ Horseback Riding ................. 41
Jim Feher ■ Hunting ................................ 41 Visit America On Wheels in Allentown
Vice President of Advertising ■ Mini Golf............................... 42 to learn about transportation history
■ Natural Areas ....................... 42 in the Lehigh Valley. See what else
james.feher@mcall.com ■ Parks.................................... 42 the Valley has to offer in ‘Arts and
Omar Zucco ■ Rafting.................................. 44 Entertainment’ starting on Page 30.
■ Recreational Organizations .....44
Director, Retail/National Sales ■ Scuba Diving ........................ 44
ozucco@mcall.com
Special Sections Team
specialsections@mcall.com
FOR ADVERTISING, call 610-820-6633.
FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS, call 610-820-6601.
This special section is produced by the
advertising department of The Morning Call.
