Good morning, Bethlehem.

Friendship Park reopened on May 16 during Northside Alive’s Block Party after upgrades replaced worn features with a splashpad, basketball court, swings and a restored play set as part of Bethlehem’s 40 in 10 initiative - local officials and residents praised the park’s new amenities.

The IronPigs held their annual Strike Out Cancer game Tuesday at Coca-Cola Park to raise thousands for local families and cancer nonprofits.

More than 50 names were stitched on each jersey to honor those battling cancer.

Lehigh University Communications announced on June 11 that it agreed to sell its 91.3 WLVR-FM license to Lehigh Valley Public Media.

The sale is pending FCC approval and will transform the station into a multi-channel HD broadcast, including a student-run HD-2 channel.

American Crane CEO Karen Norheim was named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Greater Philadelphia Award winner by an independent panel.

The honor recognizes her innovative leadership in driving custom lifting solutions for sectors in Eastern Pennsylvania + Southern New Jersey and Delaware.

CryoConcepts (Forks Township) received a $250,000 state loan from PIDA to purchase new equipment that will create 24 full-time jobs and retain 59 positions, and Tri-City Marble secured a $725,000 loan to acquire property in Upper Macungie Township that will add two full-time jobs while keeping eight roles.

On Tuesday, Nokia announced a $30 million expansion that will boost its Upper Macungie Township facility by creating nearly 250 jobs and increasing production capacity tenfold+ Gov. Shapiro and local partners support the project, which is expected to produce over $500 million in economic impact over the next five years.

State Sen. Lisa Boscola announced on June 3 that $207,832 in state funding was awarded by the PCCD to three nonpublic schools in Northampton County to improve safety measures, including Bethlehem Catholic HS ($68,000), Moravian Academy ($64,832), and Notre Dame HS ($75,000).

BASD appointed Renato Lajara as superintendent Monday night after a difficult budget was approved; he replaces retiring Jack Silva.

Lajara (the district’s first Latino superintendent) will officially take over later this summer.

Friends of the Bethlehem Mounted Police built a round pen with a $50K state grant used for excavation, site preparation and construction.

The new space (dedicated during a May 8 ceremony by Sen. Lisa Boscola) enhanced safety and training for officers and horses during patrols and community events.

The Lehigh Valley Commercial Real Estate Report shows that Eli Lilly will build a $3.5B manufacturing campus in Upper Macungie Township to create 850 new jobs and boost the life sciences sector.

The quarterly report also notes steady industrial construction and lower vacancy rates for smaller buildings.

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.