Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
On April 5th, a crash on I-78 in Lower Saucon Township injured two drivers when a 51-year-old Toyota Corolla driver drifted out of his lane and hit a Freightliner that overturned onto its side—both drivers were taken to hospitals for treatment.
Tonya Johnson, known as Mama B and mother of Saquon Barkley, opened a resale boutique on East Fourth Street in Bethlehem that sells gently worn clothing from her family.
She plans an online shop and may expand her store — showing her retail expertise — as she brings unique family pieces to local buyers.
Former Bethlehem police officer Steven Marshall, aged 62, was riding his motorcycle in North Myrtle Beach when an SUV struck him at 1:30 p.m. Friday — he died five hours later and driver Kayla Tisdale now faces DUI, child endangerment and hit-and-run charges.
ArtsQuest in Bethlehem hosted Music Industry Day Monday to give students a behind-the-scenes look at music careers.
Students from 11 high schools learned about booking shows, promoting events, and music programming—organizers plan to offer the event in future years.
Bethlehem Area School District will hold a final walkthrough at Fountain Hill Elementary—located at 1330 Church St—so former students and neighbors can say goodbye to the 95-year-old building before demolition begins this summer.
The district will rebuild the school into an 85,000-square-foot facility for 500 students as they have their last in-person day on June 2.
Local reporter Brad Klein reported that confirmation hearings scheduled for Wednesday will decide whether Jared Isaacman becomes the next head of NASA — a well-known Lehigh Valley figure who founded Shift4 and flew on commercial spaceflights — with 28 former astronauts publicly supporting his nomination.
Junior catcher Owen Walewander became Lehigh baseball’s primary catcher after senior Andrew Noone graduated, posting a .277 average and hitting his second home run during a March 22 doubleheader against Holy Cross.
Coach Sean Leary praised Walewander’s leadership on offense and defense — noting that the catcher threw out 10 runners and helped boost the team’s performance.
Dancing with the Stars Live!
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Wind Creek Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s favorite dance competition in a thrilling live performance.
AAUW Bethlehem Book Fair
2-6 p.m. — Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink — Free entry — Discover thousands of books at the annual AAUW Book Fair benefiting local education initiatives.
Melissa Etheridge Live Concert
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Wind Creek Event Center — Check website for pricing — Experience the soulful sounds of Melissa Etheridge in a vibrant live performance.
Historic Downtown Campus Preview Day
10 AM — Moravian Academy — Free entry — Discover the unique offerings of Moravian Academy campuses with an immersive experience for prospective families.
Lehigh University Jazz Orchestra Concert
3-6 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Enjoy a spring concert featuring contemporary jazz works performed by Lehigh University students and faculty under the direction of Bill Warfield.
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