Good morning, Bethlehem.

Bethlehem police said Officers Josh Hobson and Andrew Wirth rescued a wheelchair-bound woman from a 4-alarm fire at the Five 10 Flats apartments last week—carrying her safely down five flights of stairs.

Kate Johnson, '89, president and CEO of Lumen Technologies, will speak at Lehigh’s 157th Undergraduate Spring Commencement on May 18 at Stabler Arena.

She will share lessons from her leadership roles at companies like Microsoft and Oracle—insights shaped by her time at Lehigh.

Eight pregnant nurses floating among LVHN emergency rooms are building a strong sisterhood as they share advice on work schedules and baby preparations—three have already given birth, one baby is due on Mother's Day, and three more are expected by July.

Director Dawn Mattiello-Muckey said the group chat has helped them support each other through different paths to motherhood.

On Friday, Dorney Park opened with about 7,000 visitors braving rain to enjoy rides and a Music in the Park competition — kids filled buses and park officials noted new food and entertainment options, advising visitors to bring or buy rain ponchos if needed — rides continued running through the wet weather.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wing & Wheels at The Steel Pub

7-10 p.m. — The Steel Pub Sports Bar and Grille — Wings 5 for $3.75 — Enjoy live music by The Castaways Band while indulging in delicious wing specials.

Easton Street Eats Food Truck Festival

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Cottingham Stadium — Free entry — Indulge in various food trucks while enjoying a community-focused atmosphere.

Blue Zones Kick-Off Well-being Trail Event

1-4 p.m. — Sun Inn Courtyard — Free entry — Celebrate community health and well-being at this engaging outdoor event.