Bethlehem
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Astound donated $50,000 each to local nonprofits on March 4, helping upgrade technology at Boys & Girls Clubs and libraries in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. This grant supports improved computer labs and teen areas as part of the company’s $81 million network upgrade plan. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ ShopRite of Bethlehem raised nearly $15,000 for hunger relief as part of its annual fundraising contest. Two local associates (Andy Quinby and Fred Prococaccini) will be featured on special edition Cheerios boxes arriving in stores this spring. Bethlehem Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ United Airlines will add a fourth daily non-stop flight from Lehigh Valley International (ABE) to Chicago's O'Hare International (ORD) starting April 30, with the mid-day flight scheduled for around 2:15 p.m. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ One Earth Reggae Festival returns to Bethlehem on Saturday, July 11 with live reggae performances, food vendors, and craft stalls. The free event begins at noon and will offer multiple stages, a film screening, and a yoga session (led by Sophie Hami of Hanna Chakra). WFMZ
- ➤ Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery displayed '4 Realist Painters' featuring works by Albina Herron, James DePietro, Jack Dickerson and Keith Vogrin during February and March. The exhibition (hosted by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission) offered locals a close look at each artist’s distinctive take on realism. The Brown and White
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ LVEDC President Don Cunningham spoke to a full crowd at the March 17 Annual Meeting at ArtsQuest Center, highlighting the region's economic turnaround and the upcoming $3.5 billion pharmaceutical plant by Eli Lilly in Upper Macungie Township (the largest economic project in our area's history). Governor Shapiro added state backing. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
- ➤ At Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation's recent meeting, nearly 1,000 people learned that GDP exceeded $57 billion and jobs reached 343,975, driven by strong sectors such as manufacturing, health care, and finance. Local leaders credit lasting partnerships for supporting growth in our area. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Formerly determined to avoid Lehigh University, a student changed her view after a prom visit and a dual enrollment class (revealing the journalism program's strength) led her to embrace the campus; now finishing her second year, she finds it exactly where she needed to be. The Brown and White
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and agencies in Bethlehem are working to protect children by expanding training and safe reporting programs. Bethlehem Area School District and the Diocese of Allentown are updating clear policies (including online modules) and background checks to better support students and families. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ St. Luke’s University Health Network received the Richard L. Doyle Award for Innovative Care Planning for its program that reduced emergency visits and hospital admissions while saving over $400 million. Team members will be recognized at MCG Client Forum in Aventura, Florida from June 1–3. WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coca-Cola Park, home of the IronPigs, was named the nation’s Best Minor League Ballpark by USA Today on March 25 — the fourth No. 1 ranking for a Lehigh Valley attraction. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
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Lake Street Dive Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — $165/each — Experience an energetic live performance from Lake Street Dive in Bethlehem.
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LKV April Sidewalk Sale
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum — Free entry — Browse and shop from over 30 vendors at this annual community sale.
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Healthy Kids Running Series - Bethlehem PA (Race #3)
Course run — Expected 100-500 participants — Bethlehem, Pennsylvania — Fun and healthy activity for kids of all ages.
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