Good morning, Bethlehem.

On May 9, horsehair worms were spotted waving on lilac shrubs in Northeast Bethlehem—experts confirmed they parasitize insects and are harmless to people and pets.

The strands measured up to a foot long and were noted during a light spring rain.

Treasurer Stacy Garrity said her office has returned 500 military medals and memorabilia to veterans and their families since 2021—this includes dog tags from a Bethlehem safe deposit box, and her team continues to search for more rightful owners.

Northwestern Lehigh’s softball team rallied on Saturday morning at Patriots Park in Allentown when freshman Natalie Conner hit a walk-off RBI double to give the Tigers a 5-4 win over Tamaqua.

The team will play in the District 11 Class 4A championship game on Tuesday at Parkland High School—sending them into the state tournament if they win.

The Notre Dame Crusaders overcame a six-run deficit with an eight-run rally on Saturday for an 8—6 victory over Central Catholic in the District 11 Class 3A semifinals at Weiland Park.

The team will face Palmerton in the final Tuesday at 4 p.m. — a game that shows their strong comeback spirit.

Whitehall High School's baseball team defeated Pocono Mountain East 9-3 on May 24th during the District 11 5A semifinals at DeSales University’s Weiland Park—erasing an early deficit and securing a win.

The team now advances to the district final to face Bangor Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Bangor upset Southern Lehigh 5-2 in the District 11 Class 5A semifinals at DeSales University’s Weiland Park Saturday as Jaxson Kreider returned and went 4-for-4 to spark the win.

Bangor will meet Whitehall at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the district final — a key step toward their first title ever — as they aim to secure a championship victory.

Liberty High School’s baseball team won a 1-0 game against rival Freedom on May 25 — advancing to the District 11 final on Wednesday where they will face the Parkland-Nazareth winner — and secured a berth in the PIAA 6A tournament.

Parkland's girls track team broke an 18-year-old regional record on Saturday when Lucy Tobia, Cierra Valley, Dhaniya Miner and Kaley Seide won the 400-meter relay in 47.41 seconds at Shippensburg University—three of the runners and Ana Gbur then finished third in the 1,600-meter relay with a time of 3:52.77, marking the second fastest regional performance. The wins added historic value to the team's overall showing at the PIAA 3A championships.

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.

Father's Day Pop Up

12-5 p.m. — The Outlets at Wind Creek — Vendor space starts at $45 — Shop unique items from local small businesses to celebrate dads.

Cars & Coffee

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — SteelStacks — Free entry — Experience the warmth of community and admire a stunning showcase of cars over coffee and breakfast.

Totally 80's Tour

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Wind Creek Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Relive the vibrant music of the 80's with performances by Big Country, Tommy Tutone, Gene Loves Jezebel, and Bow Wow Wow.