Local History with Dr. Corey Fischer-Hoffman & Candace Perry | LV Discourse

WDIY | By John Pearce

Published August 27, 2021 at 10:10 AM EDT

Left: Dr. Corey Fischer-Hoffman, Professor of International Studies at Lafayette College

John Pearce shares a few stories of local history, including the history of Bethlehem Steel in Chile with Dr. Cory Fischer-Hoffman, Professor of International Studies at Lafayette College. Then, John features the history of the Schwenkfelders with Candace Perry, Curator of the Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center in Pennsburg, PA.

Tune in to Lehigh Valley Discourse Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 PM following All Things Considered.

(Original air-date: 8/26/21)

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John Pearce

From the age of 9, John had his sights set on a career in broadcasting. But instead, he wound up teaching French and Spanish at Muhlenberg College for 40 years. Now, in retirement, John gets to call the mic and earphones his buddies at our studios in eclectic South Bethlehem. His signoff: "Remember to be gentle with your neighbor."

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