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To understand where we are going, we need to understand our past. No one loves Bethlehem Pennsylvania’s diversity and history more than Vice President, Councilwoman Rachel Leon. A Bethlehem native and a Northampton Community College graduate, Ms. Leon served nearly a decade in the Navy. In 2016, Rachel and three other trailblazing women were voted on the Bethlehem city council, establishing the first female-majority council in the city’s 104-year history.
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Our Mission
The podcast series begins with highlights of the sites that landed Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on the 26th UNESCO World Heritage list. Then across the Lehigh River, Rachel returns to her roots to identify the historical sites on Bethlehem’s Southside. With over a 100 historical markers to commemorate, there are plenty of sites to explore.
Our goal is to uncover the hidden gems of Bethlehem's history and share them with a worldwide audience. Through engaging storytelling, we aim to connect people with the heritage of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.