BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem on Thursday ushered in Christmas Eve with a stream of joyous marching bands and the triumphant arrival of the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land, but few people were there to greet them as the coronavirus pandemic and a strict lockdown dampened celebrations […]
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Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and around the world
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem on Thursday ushered in Christmas Eve with a stream of joyous marching bands and the triumphant arrival of the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land, but few people were there to greet them as the coronavirus pandemic and a strict lockdown dampened celebrations […]
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Bethlehem restaurateurs fear catastrophic winter, tell Rep. Wild they need federal relief
Bethlehem restaurateurs fear colder, blustery weather will causes sales to further plummet after already enduring financial blows during the coronavirus pandemic. Many of the small business owners lost significant revenue streams when Gov. Tom Wolf shut down indoor dining in March, forcing the food service industry to offer only takeout […]