Good morning, Bethlehem.

Local gamers waited up to 90 minutes at a Lower Nazareth Target and a Whitehall Township GameStop to buy Nintendo’s new Switch 2 on Thursday, as stores had fewer than 100 consoles in stock.

Online sites crashed at midnight when demand was high—officials said more consoles will arrive soon to meet orders through summer and the holiday season.

Bethlehem police arrested Jose Martin Lopez (30) after he barricaded himself inside a home on Thursday in the 900 block of N.

New St. following a domestic incident in which he strangled his girlfriend, chased her outside with a rifle and threatened to kill her, and he surrendered just before 4 p.m.

A local gang member, 28 year old Yzire Jenkins Rowe, pleaded guilty to felony murder, felony conspiracy to commit murder and felony arson after he stabbed and burned 18 year old Tyrell Holmes alive outside Parkhurst Apartments in April 2018—he was sentenced to serve between 27½ and 60 years in prison.

Blippi's Join the Band Tour will perform at 6 p.m. on Nov.

12 at Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem. Tickets range from $29.50 to $75.50 and will go on sale today at 10 a.m. at the center website or box office at 77 Wind Creek Blvd—children 2 and under are free with a guardian.

On June 5, the state Education Department awarded a $50,000 grant to Penn College to boost workforce development and tech education in the Lehigh Valley.

State Sen. Nick Miller — along with state Rep. Peter Schweyer — helped secure the grant, which will offer hands on training opportunities starting July 1.

Liberty High School advanced to the PIAA 6A baseball semifinals after senior catcher Franklin Pichardo hit a two-out home run in the sixth inning to secure a 1-0 win over Governor Mifflin at Butz Field.

The Hurricanes will face District 3 runner-up Cedar Cliff in the semifinals on Monday.

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.

Allentown Band Concert

8:30-10:00 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with the Allentown Band's patriotic music and solo performances.