Sunday, June 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Firefighter April Lubenetski, who served since 1999 in Lehigh Township and Emmaus, was honored in a procession from Emmaus Fire Department to the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company after she was laid to rest Saturday. Many local firehouses joined to remember her service and to honor her battle with occupational cancer — a result of work hazards. WFMZ
- ➤ Bethlehem unveiled an upgrade to Yosko Park basketball courts with support from Lehigh University Full Court Peace and community partners through fundraising+ the Full Court Peace club and women’s basketball team painted the courts, fulfilling a promise to repaint them within a year. WFMZ
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Honeygrow, a fast-growing chain from Philadelphia, opened its first Lehigh Valley restaurant on May 23 at Airport Shopping Center on 1872 Airport Road in Hanover Township. The restaurant (its 60th location nationwide) shows the chain’s plan to expand further in the region. Lehigh Valley News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Historical Bethlehem Museums and Sites will host the 33rd Annual Rooms to View House and Garden Tour on Saturday, June 7—featuring a special sneak peek today with Special Events Manager Beth Beatty and interior designer Ross Garza discussing local homes and gardens. Residents can expect an exclusive preview of stylish kitchens and flourishing gardens in historic Bethlehem. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Family and friends gathered at Notre Dame High School for the graduation ceremony as the Class of (2025) celebrated their achievements while local photographer (Tim Wynkoop) captured key moments. Lehigh Valley Live
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Multiflora roses are blooming across the region and outcompeting native plants by forming large thickets—Japanese honeysuckle is also blooming and drawing hummingbirds away from feeders. Lehigh Valley Live
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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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