Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
Bethlehem’s Main Street was named the best in the country by USA Today for the second year.
The honor celebrates the busy Historic District and local businesses + community pride.
LVEDC released the April LVstartup e-newsletter highlighting National Small Business Week events (May 3-9) and a virtual summit offering resources and networking for entrepreneurs.
It also details a new SBA loan program to help manufacturers expand facilities and hire workers.
The 15th ¡Sabor! Latin Music Festival runs from Thursday, June 25 to Saturday, June 27 at ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks.
This free event offers a 7 p.m. film screening on Thursday, a Puerto Rican Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, and live music with dancing on Saturday (celebrating Latin heritage).
Professor Murphy’s art class has 14 students designing a biodiversity mural titled Steel Rooted/ Wild Blooms at Country Club Brewing on the South Side.
The interdisciplinary project includes community input and will be unveiled on May 1 from 4-6 p.m.
9-year-old Ben Acevedo visited SteelStacks with his father and explored the legacy of Bethlehem Steel, fueling his passion for local history (ArtsQuest President Kassie Hilgert noted that the site sparks curiosity about the town’s industrial past).
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday warns sports fans to be cautious of fake playoff tickets and unlicensed merchandise as the 76ers play tonight and NHL teams prepare for games this weekend.
He advises consumers to verify websites + use credit cards to protect their purchases.
Addison Moorman earned Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Mar.
30 for a three-hit shutout against Boston University that gave Lehigh a 3-0 win, and the California native has boosted team spirit+aims to lead the Mountain Hawks to a Patriot League Championship.
Lehigh set a Division I record when the Mountain Hawks scored 20 runs in the first inning of their 38-6 win over Coppin State on Tuesday night.
The team broke the previous record of 18 runs with 13 consecutive scoring plays.
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.
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