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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Belleville Market will hold its first Belleville Street Faire on Saturday, May 10 at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem, offering a free, family-friendly day of shopping and local fun + over 100 vendors will offer handmade goods, vintage finds, and artisanal foods along with live music and food trucks. WFMZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A wind-driven fire on Colony Lane in Plainfield Township destroyed a single-story home on Sunday evening and displaced three adults who escaped without injuries—Monday morning's rekindle worsened the damage, leaving the home uninhabitable while the Red Cross provided emergency shelter. Lehigh Valley Live
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sugar Bear Candy Store opened its first Pennsylvania location on April 12 at Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township, filling a space once held by Lolli and Pops as part of a new wave of tenants including Waikiki, Address For Him, Carter’s and OshKosh, and Miniso. Several longtime retailers have closed in recent months and new shops, eateries, and a family play area are expected to open soon—bringing a fresh mix of options to the mall. Lehigh Valley Live
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Florida man, Alberto Jose Rios-Santiago, 26, from Deltona faces charges of criminal homicide, aggravated assault and possession of an instrument of crime in Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas for a March 7th shooting at an after-hours club in Allentown that killed Blessing Taveras and wounded two others — he remains in jail without bail pending a formal arraignment on June 3rd. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SteelStacks has announced its 15th season of free concerts at Levitt Pavillion and the shows will begin on May 16 and run through September 13 + nearly 50 performances are scheduled on Thursday through Saturday and select Sunday nights at 7:30 p.m. WFMZ
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ At a sold-out event on April 24 at Wind Creek Bethlehem, leaders shared market data showing a record $55.7 billion GDP, 340,087 jobs, and a 28% population growth since 1995. They said more than 54,000 new homes will be needed by 2050 to help close a 9,000-unit shortage—sparking plans to boost construction and promote the region’s new image. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the District 11 Hall of Fame/Scholar-Athlete banquet held Sunday at the Steel Club in Hellertown, five new inductees—including Randy Cruz Sr., Randy Cruz Jr., Ethan Lizak, Steve Scheib and Richie Cabrera—were honored as district wrestling legends. Scholar-athletes Shane McFillin, Aubre Krazer and Cole Hubert received scholarships during the event. Lehigh Valley Live
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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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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.
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Downtown Bethlehem Fine Art and Craft Show
May 10-11 — Downtown Bethlehem Association — Free entry — Celebrate local artistry with awards, receptions, and exceptional crafts.
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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.
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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.
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2025 Levitt Pavilion Concert Season
May 16-17 — Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — Free entry — Enjoy free live music at the iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces.
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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.
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Lehigh Valley Wicked Plant Fest
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Vendor fees apply — Explore a vibrant plant festival with over 100 vendors, artisans, food, and entertainment in the heart of Bethlehem.
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Vault 634 — Ticket prices vary — Experience Coldplay’s music performed by a string quartet in a stunning candlelit setting.
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The Wizard of Oz Ballet
May 24-25 — Zoellner Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an all-new family-friendly ballet adaptation of the beloved Oz story.
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