Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
🏘️ Community
The Lehigh Valley Bike to Work Week runs May 10–18 as the Coalition for Appropriate Transportation organizes group rides and a free Zoom webinar for riders aged 14 and older.
Riders can join an 8:30 a.m. group ride from Sand Island Park, a noon webinar on May 12, a noon ride in Bethlehem with Mayor J. William Reynolds on May 15, and a noon ride in Allentown with Mayor Matt Tuerk.
Residents returned Saturday to remove belongings from the 510 Flats — after last week's fire caused by improperly discarded smoking materials — with some noting missing running shoes valued at over $600.
Project coordinator Steve Provost said the building will take six to nine months to restore and that seventy-five to eighty percent of the units will need complete gutting as residents adjust to changes.
Joyful Noise Music Festival is set for 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 14 at Univest Performance Center (501 W.
Mill St) in Quakertown, featuring free concerts and inviting attendees to bring nonperishable food to support four local pantries; local guitar favorite Craig Thatcher is scheduled to perform at Bethlehem's Musikfest in August (12:55-1:55 p.m.). This free, rain-or-shine event is organized by St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church to help meet rising food needs in the area.
🎭 Culture
Designer Lara Bly debuted her Spring and Summer 'Sheer Elegance' collection today at Venture X in Bethlehem, showcasing designs with feathers, sequins and fringes+ Tonya Johnson was present at the event.
Bly described the line as her love letter to wonder and to every Valley girl who dreams in chiffon and sparkle.
🎓 Education
On May 7, two local teachers from Easton Area and Stoudsburg Area School Districts took part in a 64-second shopping spree at the Crayola Experience in Centre Square Easton as part of Teacher Appreciation Week—collecting art supplies for their classrooms.
The winners received supplies plus a prize pack worth over $5,000—benefiting their schools and students.
🌲 Environment
After the rain, invasive Dame’s rocket (a plant from far away) and native wild phlox are blooming in local fields.
Dame’s rocket has four petals and wild phlox has five (like the letters in its name), so counting petals is the easiest way to tell them apart.
🏈 Sports
The Phantoms lost by a score of six to four to the Hershey Bears Friday night at the PPL Center, and the team will travel to Hershey for a do-or-die Game 5—local supporters remain hopeful as they rally behind the team.
Fans continue to back the team as they prepare to turn the series around.
🎉 Bethlehem Events
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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.
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.
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