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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem will call for offers from developers this week to build affordable housing on its 32-acre campus to support the church’s finances and local needs. The church partnered with Foundry Commercial (a national real estate firm) and expects to pick a partner and have a recommendation ready by the end of this year (options include senior residences, homes for first-time buyers, or housing for young adults leaving foster care). Lehigh Valley News
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ PPL Electric Utilities hosted reporters at its emergency command center outside Allentown to show how smart grid technology and FISR (Fault Isolation Service Restoration) help restore power quickly during outages. The utility said investments in equipment replacement and tree trimming have reduced outages and will support its response as it prepares for a stormy summer. WFMZ
- ➤ Bubbakoo's Burritos will open its first Lehigh Valley location at Creekside Marketplace, 1882 Leithsville Road in Lower Saucon Township this summer (the fast-casual chain will hire 25 workers and adds to its 10 locations in Pennsylvania). Lehigh Valley Live
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, police fatally shot a 73-year-old man at a South Whitehall Township home after he advanced toward officers with what appeared to be a rifle, the district attorney said— his long-term health issues and a note found inside the home are under investigation. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The new Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Regional Music Awards will hold its first ceremony on Dec. 7th at Emmaus Theatre — where about 30 awards will honor local musicians across various genres. Organizers have spent two years planning the show and will use fan voting and professional production to keep the event intimate and affordable. WLVR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A team from Saucon Valley High School placed sixth in the statewide Envirothon contest after winning the Northampton County round at Louise Moore County Park—scoring 444.3 points in tests on wildlife, forestry, soils and aquatic ecology. Teams from 64 counties took part in the competition. Lehigh Valley News
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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¡Sabor! Latin Festival
7-11 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — Free admission — Celebrate Latin heritage with vibrant music, delicious food, and family-friendly fun.
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Zeppelin Reimagined
8-9 p.m. — Musikfest Café — $30-$40 — Experience a groundbreaking tribute to Led Zeppelin with innovative arrangements and a visual spectacle.
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Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Homewood Suites by Hilton Allentown-Bethlehem Airport — Cost varies — Create your own vibrant mosaic lamp while enjoying Turkish treats.
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