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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Bethlehem is known as the Christmas City but Money Magazine is giving it a new title, calling it the best place to retire in the northeast. For retirees Bob and Joanne, there's no place they'd rather be. "It has a lot of beauty in the parks and the surrounding areas," Joanne said. "It's close to New York City and Philadelphia," Bob added. Money Magazine named Bethlehem the best place in the northeast to retire. Citing tax breaks for retirees, superb health care and affordable housing. "Style of life is very positive," said Mike Stershic, President of Discover Lehigh Valley. Stershic says the city's intangibles have become integral in not only attracting tourists but keeping retirees. "It's got a condensed walk-able downtown. The setting of the national historic district as a background provides an incredible backdrop for anything going on in the city." Another big plus according to Stershic is the rehabbed SteelStacks area on the South side. "We have great shops and award winning restaurants, people come back to time and time again," said Tim Brooks. The Downtown Bethlehem Association Manager and 20 year city cop says a new marketing campaign is aimed at showcasing the downtown. "To draw those people from the eastern seaboard locations within an hour or two of Bethlehem," Brooks said. No doubt attracting a lot of new retirees. Read the original article here.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Bethlehem is known as the Christmas City but Money Magazine is giving it a new title, calling it the best place to retire in the northeast.
For retirees Bob and Joanne, there's no place they'd rather be.
"It has a lot of beauty in the parks and the surrounding areas," Joanne said.
"It's close to New York City and Philadelphia," Bob added.
Money Magazine named Bethlehem the best place in the northeast to retire. Citing tax breaks for retirees, superb health care and affordable housing.
"Style of life is very positive," said Mike Stershic, President of Discover Lehigh Valley. Stershic says the city's intangibles have become integral in not only attracting tourists but keeping retirees.
"It's got a condensed walk-able downtown. The setting of the national historic district as a background provides an incredible backdrop for anything going on in the city."
Another big plus according to Stershic is the rehabbed SteelStacks area on the South side.
"We have great shops and award winning restaurants, people come back to time and time again," said Tim Brooks.
The Downtown Bethlehem Association Manager and 20 year city cop says a new marketing campaign is aimed at showcasing the downtown.
"To draw those people from the eastern seaboard locations within an hour or two of Bethlehem," Brooks said.
No doubt attracting a lot of new retirees.