Good morning, Bethlehem.

First Watch opened Monday morning in Bethlehem Township (at 2102 Emrick Blvd in a 4,300 sqft building formerly occupied by Ruby Tuesday) and now seats 170.

The restaurant offers unlimited Project Sunrise coffee with meals until Friday.

Tortuga Club will open on June 24 at Easton Public Market to serve Mexi-Cali cuisine and house-made margaritas from co-owners CJ Moyer, Jean Jimenez, and Jessica Watson at 325 Northampton St (replacing previous tenants) as the market refreshes its vendor lineup.

LVEDC President & CEO Don Cunningham published a column on his father’s final journey, which ended May 16 at Moravian Village in Bethlehem after months of care across multiple health facilities.

His father, a Bethlehem Steel veteran, is remembered for his optimism and local legacy.

BASD administration recommended that the school board deny the Community Charter School of the Arts application (planned to open for the 2027-28 school year) at a Monday hearing at East Hills Middle School.

The board will vote in July on the proposal.

The Bethlehem Area School Board appointed Dr. Renato Lajara as the new superintendent on Monday night to succeed retiring Dr. Jack Silva at one of the region's largest districts.

Lajara, the first Latino superintendent in the district, will officially take over later this summer.

LANTA has reduced bus routes including late-night and weekend trips — changes based on rider feedback amid a shortage of COVID relief funds.

Some commuters worry they may cut work hours and officials hope new state funding will restore services next fiscal year.

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.