Good morning, Bethlehem.

Bethlehem will install new signage across its Southside to showcase the Ambassadors Program and recognize key partners—supporting cleaning, beautification, and hospitality in the area.

The initiative led by Sandy Zajacek will help residents notice local community improvements.

At Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, little girls recently attended a Teddy Bear Tea Party organized by Ruthann Kistler where they learned good manners, enjoyed craft activities, dress up, and tea (lemonade) while each took home a new teddy bear and a goody bag.

Becky Lepore has accepted the call to serve as Pastor of Congregational Life at Central Moravian Church, effective July 1.

After serving as minister of music since 2002, she will be ordained on Sunday, June 14 at 2 p.m. and installed on Sunday, July 5 during worship.

McKesson plans to spin off its Medical-Surgical Solutions business into an independent company with an IPO planned in the latter half of year 2027 (pending market conditions), while its distribution center at 3769 Commerce Center Blvd in Bethlehem, operating since 2019 on former Bethlehem Steel land, continues processing regional orders.

Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites will begin restoring the 18th-century tannery on the Colonial Industrial Quarter this summer after receiving $75,000 through a state grant + an additional $63,600 from a historic commission to reopen the building for tours and educational programs.

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites launches its Maker's Retreats (weekend-long crafts retreats offered June 12-14 and Oct.

6-18 in the Colonial Industrial Quarter) where makers and artists learn traditional and modern skills in historic structures.

This year's Musikfest mug will be sealed in a time capsule later this year and opened in 2076 to mark the nation's 300th birthday.

The mug — featuring Doug Boehm’s official artwork — is available at ArtsQuest and visitor centers to support free local arts programming.

Scranton-based Lackawanna College opened its largest trade school in a 42,000 sqft facility on Airport Road in Bethlehem—offering carpentry, welding and electrical trades programs with classes set to begin Aug.

31. Center Director Joe Brady said the center meets a growing need as older tradesmen retire.

Liberty HS held its 2026 commencement at Stabler Arena (a local venue) on June 5 with speeches urging graduates to embrace challenges and celebrate growth.

Superintendent Silva retired after 44 years in education and expressed heartfelt gratitude for the school's lasting impact on his life.

At its May 6 meeting at city hall’s Rotunda, the Historical and Architectural Review Board advised on installing two solar-powered informational signs for World Heritage visitors along Main Street and Ohio Road and granted certificates for repainting Broad Street buildings and installing a brass light at 36 E. Wall St.

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.

Slap Dragon Concert

7:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — Tickets available — Experience a high-energy performance by Slap Dragon in a beautiful outdoor setting.