Good morning, Bethlehem.

Air Products supplied liquid hydrogen for NASA’s Artemis II mission launched on April 1 while two Nazareth natives helped build the rockets, and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman credited Lehigh Valley’s long support in powering the moon mission + showcasing local talent.

Tuesday's warm spring weather brought crowds to local businesses; The Cup celebrated 90 years as customers enjoyed ice cream + Urbano Mexicano attracted diners with special deals.

Great weather is expected through the weekend.

Seventeen-year-old Jaylene Goodman was crowned Pennsylvania Miss Amazing Teen Queen this past weekend and is using her story to empower others while supporting local food banks through donation drop-offs at salons in Bethlehem, with plans to attend a national summit in Chicago this summer.

English major Ashley Witkowski debuted her first romance novel A Guide to Getting Lost; the book blends her own experiences with a Boston university setting and earned BookTok reviews.

She will host a book signing (May 5) at West Lawn Public Library and plans future events at local venues.

Moravian University will kick off Revolutionary Conversations on Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at the Payne Gallery to feature five community discussions about Bethlehem’s Moravian heritage and America’s 250th birthday (with discounted admission to Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites).

British glam-rock band The Struts will perform at Archer Music Hall at 7 p.m. on June 28.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 17 at the venue's website and box office (939 Hamilton St.).

SouthSide Arts District is launching Live on the Greenway, a free outdoor concert series featuring local bands and food trucks.

The series will run on select Sundays from 1–3 p.m. at Harmony Pavilion starting with Joyous on May 24, with free parking available at nearby lots + garages.

On April 8, 23 BAVTS seniors from Bethlehem, Northampton and Saucon Valley were recognized for completing a Professional Skills Certificate Program that teaches key communication, teamwork and time management skills.

Developed with Northampton Community College (funded in part by local donations), the course prepares students for work.

Multiple fire departments with aircraft battled an 87-acre brush fire on Blue Mountain along the Appalachian Trail near Palmerton; the blaze was 80% contained by 11 a.m. Monday and left no injuries reported + access on the trail was limited to foot travel.

Crews continue working to prevent further spread.

State Representative Ryan Bizzarro has proposed a bill to limit same-day gas price increases & give the attorney general power to investigate price gouging during declared emergencies.

The bill has 16 co-sponsors and is headed to a legislative committee.

Lehigh’s men’s tennis team defeated Lafayette 4-0 on Tuesday at the Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts — seniors and first-years secured key doubles and singles wins, and the team will face Bucknell on Apr.

18 at home.

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.

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.

Healthy Kids Running Series - Race #4

Kids running event — All day — Bethlehem Pennsylvania — Registration fee applicable — Encouraging a healthy lifestyle through fun running activities.