Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of June.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
💼 Business
Lehigh Valley marked 75 years since the first mass production of transistors at Western Electric (Bell Labs) where early tech innovations sparked modern semiconductor breakthroughs.
Local firms such as Broadcom and iDeal Semiconductor continue to push tech innovation across the region.
Lehigh University will host the StartUp Lehigh Valley pitch competition on Aug.
4, where local entrepreneurs can apply to compete for $20,000 (the June edition of LVstartup also notes a visit by the U.S. Small Business Administration to D. Gillette Industrial Services).
Truist Financial Corporation announced Lindsey Stampone as its new regional president for Pennsylvania and New Jersey today.
Stampone, who brings 20 years of commercial banking experience, will set regional strategy and strengthen client relationships in the growing region — a move that follows strategic talent investments to boost growth.
🎓 Education
Whitehall-Coplay School District leadership explained that a $6 million deficit (rising salary, benefits, and retirement costs) forced cuts to more than two dozen positions.
They are working with the teaching union to possibly save roles as they finalize the budget by the end of June.
Bethlehem Area School District approved a tough 2026-27 budget that raises real estate tax by 4% to cover a $390 million spending plan cutting numerous support and teaching jobs through attrition + restructuring.
The plan will add roughly $140 for Northampton and $122 for Lehigh taxpayers.
🌲 Environment
Smoke that drifted into parts of the Lehigh Valley on Monday night came from a wildfire burning at the training range at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey.
Firefighters used back-fire strategies to control the blaze while base officials confirmed no evacuations were needed.
🏛️ Government
Starting July 10, commuters will face detours as Kriger Construction replaces the sinking northbound Route 33 bridge over Bushkill Creek in Tatamy; the project will run through Aug.
16. Preliminary lane adjustments begin Monday, June 8 (work continues into Wednesday) to prepare for the traffic reconfiguration.
🏈 Sports
Bethlehem Catholic named Matt Corsi its new athletic director on Monday morning.
The head baseball coach (a 1999 Becahi graduate) replaces Stephen Tomaszewski and continues his six-season leadership with the Golden Hawks.
🎉 Bethlehem Events
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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.
Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band
7:30 PM — Wind Creek Event Center — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy an evening of classic island tunes with the Coral Reefer Band.
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