Good morning, Bethlehem.

Retired Vietnam veteran John Kukitz is being honored by the local Red Cross as one of this year's Lehigh Valley Heroes this week; he uses beekeeping (which soothes his anxiety) and volunteer work with veteran groups to ensure no one feels alone.

Local coroners reported 6 deaths in Lehigh, 9 in Northampton and 2 in Berks counties from strenuous snow shoveling after recent winter storms—officials warn that cold weather and heavy exertion can stress the heart.

Local bike shop Lehighon has seen a spike in brake repairs as riders shake off cabin fever after a long winter.

Owner Jerry McAward says the boost in repairs helps business ahead of spring cycling season (with hopes for continued growth).

bb.q Chicken, a global fried chicken chain, is nearing completion for its first Lehigh Valley location in Bethlehem.

The restaurant is set to open mid-May at Shoppers Village at 2360 Catasauqua Road and will offer pick-up and delivery service.

Air Products’ CEO Eduardo Menezes and CFO Melissa Schaeffer will join a fireside chat at the J.P.

Morgan Industrials Conference on Wednesday, March 18 at 8:05 a.m. (The discussion will be available via an audio webcast on the company’s Investor Relations site.)

The Center for Animal Health and Welfare purchased Homestead Kennels and Cattery in Bushkill Township on March 4 and will continue offering boarding and grooming services.

The facility—opened in 1982—remains part of CAHW's effort to expand its revenue.

LCCC resumed operations at its Schnecksville campus Tuesday after a data breach disrupted IT systems, while the Allentown, Tamaqua and Airport sites remain closed through Saturday, March 14 (classes continue remotely) as forensic investigations proceed.

St. Luke's University Health Network will switch to paperless billing on March 20; patients will receive notifications via email, text, or push through MyChart while traditional paper bills remain available (for those who prefer mailed statements).

Lehigh defeated Boston University 74-60 in the Patriot League Championship on Wednesday evening at Stabler Arena, securing a spot in the NCAA March Madness Tournament.

The team will await its seed placement at Selection Sunday on March 15 at 6 p.m.

Rubix Kube - 80s Tribute Band

7:30-10 p.m. — Musikfest Café — Get ready to groove to the ultimate 80s tunes with a band that knows how to throw a party.