Good morning, Bethlehem.

Bethlehem Area Public Library raised $28,326 in 2026 from three used book sales, including an $8,601 boost from the May 13 and 16 sale.

The next sale will be Wednesday, July 15 and Saturday, July 18 and feature summer reading (donations are welcome at 11 W. Church Street).

A light rain on Memorial Day forced the parade indoors to Liberty High School’s Memorial Gymnasium, where 60 TAPS participants honored veterans.

PA Rep. Steve Samuelson and Council President Rachel Leon spoke as a rifle squad fired a 21-gun salute + TAPS buglers played 'Taps' to close the service.

A new play blending 1890s Germany and rock music is running at the Pennsylvania Playhouse until June 14 in Bethlehem—cast members from Spring Awakening visited 69 News on Tuesday to discuss how the performance connects with modern teens.

PA Shakespeare Festival launches its 35th season with August Wilson’s drama The Piano Lesson at the Schubert Theatre at Labuda Center for the Performing Arts at DeSales University (2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley), featuring performances today at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Bethlehem’s NAACP Branch 2250 held a Memorial Day gathering at noon near the Third Ward’s War Memorial (by Litzenberger House on Fourth Street) where community members learned about local heroes who served our nation.

Speakers honored diverse Bethlehem residents and accepted a Memorial Day proclamation from the city.

Morgan Wade, noted for her hit Wilder Days, will perform at 8 p.m. Aug.

28 at Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, and Bad Company Legacy, featuring former members of the classic rock group, will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 1.

State legislators reviewed Lehigh Valley’s unique manufacturing apprenticeship program at Crayola in Forks Township on May 28, calling it a model for aligning employers, educators, and government to advance local talent plus it recently helped secure a $3.5 billion pharmaceutical campus investment.

The Bethlehem Area School District named Georgiann M.

Fisher as its new chief human resources officer on June 2 to manage staffing, personnel operations and employee engagement. Fisher brings extensive HR experience from Upper Perkiomen School District + other roles to strengthen district practices.

On Tuesday, the top ten seniors from Liberty and Freedom High Schools were celebrated at College Signing Day in Bethlehem.

Some students (like Benjamin Rader planning to study abroad) announced their college choices as Superintendent Jack Silva marked his retirement before graduation.

The Bethlehem Area School District board approved Dr. Renato M.

Lajara (a dedicated leader) as the new superintendent at a special meeting Monday night; he will succeed Dr. Jack P. Silva when he retires on June 30.

The Temptations & The Four Tops Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets available — Experience the timeless sounds of The Temptations and The Four Tops in Bethlehem.

Highmark Walk For A Healthy Community 2026

9-11 a.m. — DeSales University — Support your community — A fun day of fitness and fundraising to support vital health and human service organizations.

Moveable Feast 2 - Bright Communications Author Event

4-6 p.m. — McCall Collective Brewing & Restaurant — Ticket includes meal — Engage with local authors and enjoy storytelling over a delightful feast.

An Evening with Wilco

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Levitt Pavilion — Find tickets for an indie rock evening with Wilco in Bethlehem.

Everclear Live Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Musikfest Café — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with the iconic rock band Everclear.

Shop For Dad Pop Up!

Jun 20-21 — The Outlets at Wind Creek — Free entry — Discover unique gifts for dad from over 20 local vendors.

Iliza Shlesinger Live Comedy Show

8-11 p.m. — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Ticket prices range from $39 to $58 — Enjoy a night filled with laughter at Iliza's stand-up show.