Good morning, Bethlehem.

New Bethany, a local nonprofit, received a $40,000 grant from Two Rivers Health & Wellness Foundation to fund supportive housing programs for families and individuals.

The grant will help provide case management and services to support clients in securing and maintaining safe housing.

Truck drivers in the Lehigh Valley have faced a shortage of safe and legal parking spots for mandated rest breaks amid a booming warehouse industry.

Some drivers parked on highway shoulders near New Smithville on March 11 while officials study the problem & plan improvements.

A series of Earth Month events will take place across the Lehigh Valley from April 18 to April 26, featuring clean-ups, art talks and community discussions on environmental conservation.

In Bethlehem, the art talk at Lehigh University’s Zoellner Arts Center on Friday at 6 p.m.—and a family program at Bethlehem Public Library on April 22—offer locals a way to learn about protecting the environment.

Yusef Salaam—an exonerated Central Park Five member—spoke Tuesday night at Northampton Community College, sharing his wrongful incarceration story and urging reform of a system that disproportionately impacts people of color and costs $200,000 annually to house youth offenders; Dale Fairclough of Upper Macungie Township said Salaam’s remarks underscored the need for a long-term plan to address these injustices.

Nine measles cases have been reported across five counties, and experts say growing vaccine hesitancy could lead to future outbreaks—especially as a major outbreak in the Southwest has resulted in over 700 cases this year.

Health officials urge residents to get vaccinated to help prevent a potential spread.

Bethlehem City Council approved a certificate of appropriateness for a project adding 24 apartments atop the old Woolworth store at 555 Main Street; the development will feature 18 one-bedroom and 6 two-bedroom units with new additions along Main and Rubel Street—Councilwoman Grace Crampsie Smith cast the only dissenting vote. This project was originally pitched for 27 units and is set to bring mixed-use improvements to the downtown area.

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.

Live Jazz with Joe Mixon

8-11 p.m. — Riegelsville Inn — Cost not specified — Enjoy a night of smooth jazz, blues, and fusion music performed by guitarist and vocalist Joe Mixon.

Downtown Bethlehem Fine Art and Craft Show

May 10-11 — Downtown Bethlehem Association — Free entry — Celebrate local artistry with awards, receptions, and exceptional crafts.

Mother's Day Brunch

10 AM – 1 PM — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Ticketed event — Celebrate Mother's Day with delicious food and live music by Joe Lazorik.

Celtic Herbology Workshop

6:00-8:30 p.m. — Celtic Cultural Alliance — Workshop fee applies — Explore the uses of Celtic herbs and create your own healing products.

2025 Levitt Pavilion Concert Season

May 16-17 — Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — Free entry — Enjoy free live music at the iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces.

The Doo Wop Project

7:30-9 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the evolution of Doo Wop from classic harmonies to contemporary hits.