House of Bread. Bethlehem, Arabic Bayt Laḥm (“House of Meat”), Hebrew Bet Leḥem (“House of Bread”), town in the West Bank, situated in the Judaean Hills 5 miles (8 km) south of Jerusalem. According to the Gospels (Matthew 2; Luke 2), Bethlehem was the site of the Nativity of Jesus […]
Of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania, Chester County, located just outside of Philadelphia, ranks as the best to live in. The county’s poverty rate of 6.4% is nearly half the 12.4% rate across the state as a whole. What is the safest county to live in PA? Montgomery County #1 […]
The little town of Bethlehem, Pa., was christened so on Christmas Eve 1741 by Count Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf. In 1937, the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce began its campaign to have the city named “Christmas City USA.” Why is Bethlehem the Christmas City? On Christmas Eve 1741, in a stable, […]
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Bethlehem Palestinian Territories. In Bethlehem, the summers are long, warm, arid, and clear and the winters are cold and mostly clear. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 41°F to 86°F and is rarely below 35°F or above 92°F. […]
The cold season lasts for 3.2 months, from December 1 to March 7, with an average daily high temperature below 47°F. The coldest month of the year in Bethlehem is January, with an average low of 24°F and high of 38°F. Does Bethlehem PA get snow? Bethlehem, Pennsylvania gets 48 […]
Bethlehem Demographics White: 76.90% Black or African American: 8.38% Other race: 5.90% Two or more races: 5.54% What is the racial makeup of Bethlehem PA? The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bethlehem, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.2%), White (Hispanic) (19.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.27%), Other (Hispanic) (5.72%), and […]
Its population is approximately 25,000, and it is the capital of the Bethlehem Governorate. How many Bethlehem are there in Israel? two BethlehemsOf the two Bethlehems in Israel – one near Jerusalem and the other up north – the former receives most of the fame while the latter maintains relative […]
The Poconos is a spectacularly beautiful region excellent for bird watching, zip lining, hiking, fishing, canoeing, golfing, skiing, parasailing and whitewater rafting. The charming small towns that dot the region are all unique and make a visit to the Poconos a true delight. What is the nicest part of the […]
Christian. Bethlehem and its suburbs have many churches, convents, schools, and hospitals supported by Christian denominations the world over. A large proportion of the town’s population is Christian. Who lives in Bethlehem today? Today, there are 23 settlements, which take up 8.1 square miles (21 square kilometers) of the Bethlehem […]
Is Bethlehem safe to visit? Crossing over to Bethlehem is pretty safe for tourists. The town is a big attraction and the Palestinian authorities go to great lengths to make it safe to visit. You just need to bring their passport with an Israeli-issued tourist visa to enter and exit […]
I’ve traveled all throughout Pennsylvania, and one of my favorite places to visit is the Lehigh Valley city of Bethlehem. This vibrant city features a fascinating history and has emerged from the loss of its main industry to become a charming and vibrant city. What is special about Bethlehem PA? […]
Bethlehem Area School District is an above average, public school district located in BETHLEHEM, PA. It has 13,424 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 33% of students are at least proficient in math and 55% in reading. What […]
Major airports near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania The nearest major airport is Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE / KABE). What airlines fly out of Bethlehem PA? Top Airlines Operating at Lehigh Valley Intl. Airport American Airlines. Delta. United. Korean Air. Qatar Airways. KLM. Iberia. Virgin Atlantic. Where do you fly into for […]
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Lehigh University is 51 miles. The road distance is 62.6 miles. What airport is closest to Lehigh? Traveling to Lehigh University Lehigh Valley International Airport (Allentown ABE) This is the closest airport to Lehigh University. Newark International Airport is approx. JFK International Airport […]
With a crime rate of 42 per one thousand residents, Scranton has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes – from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One’s chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here […]