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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters battled a blaze on Hart Street Wednesday night that left a Bethlehem home uninhabitable while rescuing a family of five and multiple cats—no one was injured and the American Red Cross has begun assisting the displaced residents. Lehigh Valley Live
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Students from Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts are showcasing paper gowns and dresses in the Industrial Chic exhibition at the school's Corpora Gallery — 321 E. Third St. — with a free reception from 6 to 8 p.m. today and the display open until May 16. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ ArtsQuest and the Bethlehem Area Public Library launched a digital archive that preserves artwork, photographs and media articles from the Banana Factory for free public access. Demolition began on the factory building to make way for the new ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL — selected art pieces will be stored and later reinstalled in Bethlehem. WFMZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ PPL Electric told its customers that starting June 1, their electric bills will go up nearly 16% as residential rates increase from 10.77 to 12.49 cents per kilowatt hour and small business rates also rise. The increase comes because older power plants are retiring and there is little new power, and PPL advises using cost-saving tools and checking for other suppliers (PTC means price-to-compare rates). WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh University will mark 50 years of co-ed graduations when women in the class of 2025 receive their diplomas on May 18—continuing a legacy that began with 169 female graduates in 1975. Women now make up 48% of the student body and carry forward the milestones set by early pioneers. The Brown and White
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Registered voters can apply to work as poll workers for the primary election on May 20. Counties are recruiting for roughly 9,000 polling locations with mandatory training and daily pay from $75 to $200 (applicants are encouraged to apply soon). Lehigh Valley Live
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alison Conklin, a heart transplant survivor who was once told she had six months to live, started Bonus Days Magazine to share real transplant and chronic illness stories with patients in hospital waiting rooms—she built the project using her photography skills and support from major medical organizations after losing her mother to the same condition. The Brown and White
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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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