Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
A 17-year-old male died early Sunday at 1:28 a.m. when his vehicle collided with a parked car on Chester Road near Freedom High School and East Hills Middle School, police said.
Pennsylvania officials announced on May 28 that free menstrual products are now available in 68 state parks including several in the Lehigh Valley such as Beltzville State Park and Delaware Canal State Park with items stocked in park offices and visitor centers + available signage in English and Spanish. They noted a $38,000 rollout and plan to review the program’s success for possible future expansion.
Nazareth Area High School senior Jackson Biechy was crowned prom king on May 16 and has been battling Hodgkin lymphoma since his diagnosis in March—he now receives chemotherapy every other week at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest.
He will continue treatment for about six months and plans to graduate on June 6 while preparing to attend college this fall.
In Nazareth, Jill Koch of Berkshire Hathaway held an open house on Sunday and said high demand in the Lehigh Valley kept homes on the market for around 24 days with interest rates at about seven percent.
She advised buyers to consider strategies like price escalation clauses or paying a seller’s transfer tax—tips that may help secure a home in a competitive seller’s market.
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.
¡Sabor! Latin Festival
7-11 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — Free admission — Celebrate Latin heritage with vibrant music, delicious food, and family-friendly fun.
Zeppelin Reimagined
8-9 p.m. — Musikfest Café — $30-$40 — Experience a groundbreaking tribute to Led Zeppelin with innovative arrangements and a visual spectacle.
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Bethlehem.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.